The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is showcasing advanced artificial intelligence technologies spanning emergency rescue, autonomous logistics, and consumer goods, according to official reports from the event. Running through regional cooperative forums, the exhibition highlights how automated systems are transitioning from specialized operations into everyday commercial and cross-border applications between China and Southeast Asian markets.
AI Emergency Rescue and Disaster Response at the Expo
At the China Fire and Rescue Exhibition, an 825-square-meter space recreates water rescue and urban fire scenarios, anchored by a suspended globe projecting a real-time map of global disaster hotspots. According to event organizers, this display anchors the third urban emergency rescue exchange under the ASEAN Regional Forum, where Chinese and ASEAN teams are actively discussing how artificial intelligence can accelerate cross-border disaster response.
Featured hardware includes an AI underwater robot designed to dive to 350 meters and hold its position using visual algorithms, replacing tasks typically requiring human divers. Beside it, a flying lifebuoy crosses rapids at 12 meters per second, accompanied by the DB-400 helicopter, noted as the first Chinese model tested in the Arctic.
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The DB-400 helicopter showcased at the Nanning expo holds the distinction of being the first Chinese-tested rotary aircraft of its kind to undergo evaluation in extreme Arctic conditions.
Intelligent Connected Vehicles and Driverless Delivery
In the new energy and intelligent connected vehicle exhibition area, Guangxi Automobile Group displayed a lineup of driverless delivery vehicles ranging from small 0.1-cubic-meter models to 6-cubic-meter variants, with larger editions currently in development. The 6-cubic-meter Y06 model carries 1.6 tons and runs 300 kilometers on a single charge, engineered specifically for parks, supermarkets, and residential communities.
“The vehicle uses advanced lidar and vision systems to drive fully on its own,” said Liao Lingyi, who oversees marketing and investment at Guangxi Automobile Group, adding that the company has deployed over 1,000 units in China and reached mass production. Liao noted that the firm is currently working on product adaptation and regulatory compliance for Southeast Asian markets to align batteries with local rules and ensure autonomous systems navigate local road conditions effectively.
Cargo-Driven Logistics Platforms on Display
Taking a distinct engineering approach, Go Further.AI debuted its ABA platform at the expo, eliminating the traditional vehicle chassis to let cargo define the physical build. The platform lowers its floor directly to the ground, allowing a standard storage cage to roll straight into the cargo bay without requiring a forklift.
“Our inspiration comes from shipping containers,” said Yang Fang, the company’s senior marketing director. Yang explained that applying container logic to smaller urban delivery boxes leaves the physical cargo enclosure up to the customer, summarizing the strategy as an “AI plus logistics” model where the vehicle manages driving, routing, and delivery independently.
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Consumer AI Mega Market and Cross-Border Commerce
On the consumer front, the expo debuted an “AI Mega Market” designed to introduce Chinese artificial intelligence products directly to ASEAN buyers. The market features more than 500 products manufactured by over 70 companies, highlighted by a dedicated ASEAN cross-border livestream zone demonstrating multilingual digital human sales agents.
Together, these exhibits across underwater robotics, driverless logistics, and digital consumer markets demonstrate the ongoing shift of Chinese artificial intelligence technologies from niche industrial deployments into broad regional commerce.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo taking place?
The expo is being held in Nanning, located in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. -
What autonomous vehicle capabilities were highlighted by Guangxi Automobile Group?
According to Liao Lingyi, the company’s Y06 driverless delivery vehicle utilizes advanced lidar and vision systems, carries 1.6 tons, and travels 300 kilometers on a single charge. -
How does Go Further.AI’s ABA platform operate?
According to Yang Fang, the platform removes the traditional chassis and features a floor that lowers to the ground, allowing storage cages to roll directly into the cargo bay without a forklift.
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