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Shaolin Monks and Robots Open Henan Agricultural Expo for ASEAN Ties

Shaolin Martial Arts And Robots Open Henan Agricultural Expo Performers portraying the legendary Shaolin 18 Bronze Men shared the stage with robots in synchronized martial arts routines during the opening ceremony of a major agricultural exhibition in China's…

Shaolin Monks and Robots Open Henan Agricultural Expo for ASEAN Ties

Shaolin Martial Arts And Robots Open Henan Agricultural Expo

Performers portraying the legendary Shaolin 18 Bronze Men shared the stage with robots in synchronized martial arts routines during the opening ceremony of a major agricultural exhibition in China’s Henan province. The Oct. 30 event drew delegates and business visitors from ASEAN countries who captured the spectacle on their mobile phones.

The display marked the launch of the 2026 ASEAN-China (Henan) Cooperation and Development Conference on Food and Agriculture, alongside the fifth Belt and Road (Henan) International Agricultural Cooperation Expo. Held in the Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone, the gathering centered on the theme “Digital Intelligence Connects with ASEAN, Green Chain Ensures Food Security”.

Agricultural Foundations And Digital Farming Drive Regional Trade

Henan relies on its established grain-producing foundations and modern digital farming technologies to strengthen commercial ties with ASEAN partners, using cultural heritage as a bridge for practical business cooperation. Officials and traders from Malaysia, Myanmar, and other ASEAN member states attended the opening sessions to discuss stabilizing grain production, industrial chain cooperation, and low-carbon agriculture.

Several foreign guests noted that the opening ceremony offered a vivid glimpse of regional cultural traditions alongside modern advances in digital agriculture. Participants expressed optimism about expanding future food and agricultural cooperation.

Logistical Advantages And Food Security Goals In Henan

Building on millennia-old farming traditions, Henan is embracing digital transformation while leveraging its logistical advantages to facilitate the flow of grain and agricultural products toward ASEAN destinations. The province aims to collaborate with all participants to safeguard regional food security and share the benefits of sustainable agricultural development.

ASEAN remains a key trading partner for Henan, supported by complementary strengths in agricultural trade, farming technologies, and germplasm resources.

Questions About The Henan Agricultural Cooperation Expo

What event launched the robot and martial arts performance?

The display opened the 2026 ASEAN-China (Henan) Cooperation and Development Conference on Food and Agriculture and the fifth Belt and Road (Henan) International Agricultural Cooperation Expo on Oct. 30.

Where did the opening ceremony take place?

The ceremony was held in the Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone in Henan province, drawing delegates and business visitors from various ASEAN countries.

Which foreign representatives attended the opening sessions?

Officials and traders from Malaysia, Myanmar, and other ASEAN nations participated in the opening programme to discuss grain production and industrial chain cooperation.

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