Night view of Langdong District in Nanning, Sept. 20, 2019. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

Nanning serves as host for the annual China-ASEAN EXPO. Let's check out the night view of the city.

NANNING, Sept. 22, 2019 (Xinhua) -- The 16th China-ASEAN Expo commenced Saturday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, highlighting trade and investment among China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and other countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.

Themed "Building the Belt & Road, Realizing Our Vision for a Community of Shared Future," this year's expo will lift the all-round friendly cooperation between China and ASEAN through a sequence of exhibitions, forums and activities to a new level.

Focusing on the China-ASEAN Strategic Partnership Vision 2030, the four-day event will aim at facilitating cooperation and consensus among high-profile participants from various countries and international organizations.

Vehicles run on bridges in Nanning, Sept. 20, 2019. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

The night view of Nanning, Sept. 20, 2019. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

The night view of Wuxiang Square in Nanning, Sept. 20, 2019. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

The night view of a crossing in Nanning, Sept. 20, 2019. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

The night view of Langdong District in Nanning, Sept. 20, 2019. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

The night view of Langdong District in Nanning, Sept. 20, 2019. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

The night view of a bridge in Nanning, Sept. 20, 2019. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

The night view of Wuxiang New District in Nanning, Sept. 20, 2019. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

The night view of Baisha Bridge in Nanning, Sept. 20, 2019. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)■