On August 7, Consul General Zhao Xiuzhen attended the opening ceremony of Mindanao Trade Expo 2026 Kadayawan. During the event, she engaged in friendly exchanges with Philippine officials including President of Mindanao Trade Expo Foundation Inc, Rosevic Del Rosario-Cembrano, RD Tanya Rabat-Tan of Department of Tourism, RED Macario Gonzaga of Department of Agriculture and Davao City Councilor Myrna Dalodo Ortiz.