2025 ASEAN-Oriented Cultural Exchange and Cooperation Forum held in Guangxi

The 2025 ASEAN-Oriented Cultural Exchange and Cooperation Forum was held in Liuzhou, Guangxi. It brought together experts from China and ASEAN museums to discuss "Museums and the Future of Cities", fostering cultural ties.

H.E. Rakchanok Kojaranont, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Thailand, delivers a video speech. [Photo provided to en.gxzf.gov.cn]

The forum, co-hosted by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Culture and Tourism Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, included discussions with officials from both parties.

Guangxi's vice governor proposed initiatives to connect cultural heritage with urban development, enhance cooperation, and incorporate technology into cultural sectors. ASEAN representatives, including delegates from Cambodia and Thailand, emphasized their common dedication to heritage preservation and digital collaboration.

Centered on industrial heritage and digital technology in museums, the event featured the International Council of Museums (Asia-Pacific) signing an agreement with Liuzhou Industrial Museum to explore sustainable heritage development.

Culture and Tourism Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region presents honorary certificates to invited speakers and scholars. [Photo provided to en.gxzf.gov.cn]

Side activities featured a Guangxi tourism promotion that highlighted Liuzhou's attractions and two travel routes. Delegates explored landmarks such as the Liuzhou Industrial Museum and the local Luosifen industrial park, immersing themselves in the city's industrial and cultural vitality.

The forum strengthened China-ASEAN cultural exchanges, with Liuzhou exemplifying how museums and cities can grow together.