The 4th China-ASEAN Information Harbor Forum is set to take place both online and offline from Nov 26 to 28 in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, officials announced during a press conference held on Nov 23.

It is expected that the forum will showcase the achievements in China-ASEAN digital economy cooperation and innovation, boost exchanges and cooperation between China and ASEAN in this area, as well as push forward industry transformation and upgrading in Guangxi.

Jointly held by the Cyberspace Administration Affairs Commission, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, as well as the People's Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, this year's forum will attract attendees including government officials, industry leaders, and business elites from China and ASEAN countries in digital economy.

A main forum and seven sub-forums will be held during the event, focusing on pressing issues like the construction and applications of 5G networks, artificial intelligence, electronic commerce, as well as the application and industrial development of the Beidou Navigation Satellite System (BDS).

An exhibition on digital technologies in China and ASEAN will also be held.