Global opportunities highlighted at Nansha conference

The 2025 International Conference on Trade in Agricultural Services commenced in Nansha district on Oct 28, drawing around 200 guests, including international agriculture ministers, ambassadors, and industry leaders like Louis Dreyfus and DJI.

The conference featured an opening ceremony, forums, exhibitions, and project signing sessions, focusing on countries such as Belt and Road Initiative countries and RCEP member states. It highlighted digitalization and green development in the agricultural services trade.

The 2025 International Conference on Trade in Agricultural Services is held in Nansha on Oct 28. [Photo/WeChat account: nanshafabu]

Nansha, with its strategic location at the Pearl River's mouth, operates 170 trade routes connecting over 120 countries and regions. Since 2023, the district's development has been bolstered by the development of the Nansha National Agricultural Openness and Cooperation Pilot Zone and the implementation of the "Nansha Plan".

Significant achievements include exporting 120 varieties of pre-cooked dishes via a "one-stop mixed container export model"; surpassing 1 billion yuan ($140.85 million) in value for eel products; and exporting intelligent breeding equipment to South Korea, Vietnam, and Canada.

Liu Wei, Nansha's Party secretary, emphasized at the conference the district's commitment to technology, enterprises, openness, and international exchange, aiming to enhance agricultural cooperation with Hong Kong and Macao.

Some global guests attend the conference in Nansha. [Photo/WeChat account: nanshafabu]

The promotion conference for the Nansha National Agricultural Openness and Cooperation Pilot Zone took place simultaneously, featuring exhibition areas for ornamental fish and pets.

The Nansha Modern Agriculture International Services Trade Zone was also established to highlight the district's breakthroughs in agricultural innovation, positioning it as a "global window" for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Ornamental fish are exhibited during the event. [Photo/WeChat account: nanshafabu]

"This is our first time participating in such an international event, which greatly benefits our business development and expands our perspective," said Sun Chengxin, head of a specimen company attending the event.

Additionally, agreements were reached for six major projects during the conference, with Nansha securing three of them, including a seed industry fund and a pet community project, with investments exceeding 1.2 billion yuan.

Nansha's agricultural products. [Photo/WeChat account: nanshafabu]