Trade between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has skyrocketed by 85 times since the two sides established their dialogue relations 30 years ago.
China-ASEAN relations set an example for the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, boosted regional economic recovery, promoted regional peace and stability, and strengthened people-to-people ties, said Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN Deng Xijun.
The Mekong Delta province of An Giang will represent Vietnam at the 16th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO 16) to be held in Nanning, China’s Guang xi province, in September this year.
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has affirmed that China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will expand cooperation in various fields and forge a closer community with a shared future.
China put forward a seven-point proposal on China-ASEAN cooperation during a meeting between foreign ministers from ASEAN and China in Manila, the Philippines on August 6.
Spokesperson of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Geng Shuang affirmed that China always regards the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) as a priority in its diplomatic policy.