A diverse array of machinery, each with their own strengths, are exhibited. [Photo provided to gofujian.com]

The 13th Cross-Strait Machinery Industry Expo and the 15th China Longyan Investment Project Conference opened in Longyan, East China's Fujian province, on Nov 8. Nearly 500 domestic and foreign machinery companies showcased their products at the expo.

During the opening ceremony, an agreement-signing ceremony for various projects was held, with 20 industrial projects securing 10.5 billion yuan ($1.46 billion) in investment. The expo also included activities such as tours of leading Taiwan enterprises in Longyan and the commencement and completion of key projects in the region.

In the outdoor exhibition area, a range of machinery products designed for various applications, including towering firefighting devices, diverse fuel vehicles, electric excavators, and autonomously operated cargo drones, captured much attention.

This year's expo focused on promoting cross-Strait integration for development and mutual success through investment in Longyan. It featured seven main exhibition areas highlighting industrial development, engineering and environmental protection machinery, special vehicles and emergency equipment, new energy and materials, Taiwan machinery, intelligent manufacturing, and machinery components.

The event brought together the top 50 global engineering machinery enterprises, independent automotive brands, Taiwan-funded enterprises, foreign-funded brands, and major local companies from Longyan.

The expo served as a platform for cross-Strait economic and trade cooperation and investment promotion and centered around the industrial chain. It explored new avenues for industrial collaboration across the Taiwan Strait through the exhibition and sale of machinery equipment, new materials, and new energy products, as well as through technological exchanges, project investments, and economic and trade negotiations.