Initiated by the state government of
Guangxi Province, the primary objective China-Asean International Touring
Assembly (CAITA) is to promote the overland connectivity between China and
ASEAN countries. Dubbed as the
harmonious modern “Silk Road” as well as the “largest, broadest and longest
automobile assembly race in Asia”, it is one of the main events leading to the
annual China-ASEAN Summit that will be held in Nanning City, China . (Official Website of CAITA:
http://carally.org/)
Photo-journalist Chan Bin Kan was a member of the Singapore team for the Pnom Penh, Cambodia to Naning, China sector. Here are some candid moments captured by his camera.
Staying focused is the key to long distance driving.
Majulah Singapura at the Laos/Vietnam border.
First sign of trouble – Hai Yong (CAITA service crew) put on his swimming truck to rescue cars that were stalled at the flood.
Ernest and Leslie checking for blown fuse in the dark.
The exhaust pipes turned into water cannons as the engine restarted after crossing the flooded area.
Someday, more Singaporeans may travel to China via road.
Irene and Leslie can be seen at the extreme right of this group photo.
A farewell dinner specially hosted for the Singapore team.
Here's Bin Kan a.k.a. 'Biscuit' (right), seen here with fellow photojournalist Ernest Chua.
Thank you for alll the great shots.
