The Smart China Expo, showcasing the latest smart technologies from Chinese and international firms, is underway in southwest China's Chongqing city for a second year. While smart technologies continue to make people's lives easier, they also create new growth points for economies and regional cooperation. Xu Xinchen has more.

XU XINCHEN CHONGQING, SICHUAN "From robotics to telecom technology, the Smart China Expo in Chongqing has all the latest and greatest in the tech world. As Chongqing becomes an increasingly important link along the Belt and Road, how these technologies can boost regional cooperation is one of the most discussed topics."

HUANG YONG, DIRECTOR-GENERAL INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION CENTER OF THE NDRC "We're here to discuss the implementation of President Xi Jinping's guide to seizing opportunities from smart internet technologies, and develop a digitized Silk Road."

DR. OMER FATIH SAYAN, DEPUTY MINISTER TURKISH MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE "Silk Road in the ancient time started with camels - people coming through this vein. So now, we are on the edge of building not only by means of transportation but also by means of digital Silk Road with fiber, 5G and beyond."

XU XINCHEN CHONGQING, SICHUAN "Bigger boosts to the economy come down to how smart technology improves people's lives. With 5G, remote controlling your car is now possible."

XU XINCHEN CHONGQING, SICHUAN "Even sitting inside a vehicle, soon your hands will no longer need to be on the steering wheel. As China ramps up its innovation, many of these technologies are in fact home-grown."

KIRAN PATEL, SENIOR DIRECTOR CHINA-BRITAIN BUSINESS COUNCIL "So China has this year risen also up in the global innovation index and China continues to climb up the global innovation index. And the opportunity for smart city development, new energy cars, green finance. It's all building that eco-system."

ZHANG LI, VICE PRESIDENT IDG CHINA "In terms of innovation, earlier, we may say 'Made in China' but now we say 'Create in China'. We do see this big progress in China. We can already feel it in our daily life."

XU XINCHEN CHONGQING, SICHUAN "Facial recognition, 3D printing and blockchain are also easy to spot. While these technologies are aimed at simplifying life and enhancing regional connectivity, they also spark new growth opportunities. The Chinese Vice Premier Liu He mentioned during the opening ceremony that as the Chinese economy continues to transform from high-speed growth to high-quality development, the nation's economic fundamentals are still sound and robust. Xu Xinchen, CGTN, Chongqing."