Myanmar showcases 120 booths at 22nd China-ASEAN Expo

YANGON, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar has been displaying local products with 120 booths at the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), which is being held from Sept. 17 to 21 in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, state-owned daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Saturday.

The booths showcase high-quality gems and jewelry, clothes, local and natural products, traditional products and handicrafts, the report said, citing U Myo Thant, joint general secretary of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI).

Myanmar's products are selling well. The expo will create great opportunities for Myanmar business entities, he said.

The country is also promoting Myitkyina, the capital city of northern Myanmar's Kachin state, as the city of charm at the expo, the report said.