China and ASEAN pledge deeper economic ties, digital and green cooperation at Manila meeting
The 25th China-ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting was held on September 21 in Manila, Philippines, co-chaired by Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Yan Dong and Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Maria Cristina Roque. Participants discussed global and regional economic trends, free trade area development, and reached broad consensus. China pledged to bring "China Opportunity 2.0" to ASEAN and expand cooperation in digital economy and green trade. ASEAN noted China has been its largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years and welcomed progress on ratifying the upgraded China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (Version 3.0) protocol.
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25th China-ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting Held in Manila, Philippines
The 25th China-ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting took place on September 21 in Manila, Philippines, co-chaired by Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Yan Dong and Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Maria Cristina Roque. ASEAN economic officials and the ASEAN Secretary-General attended. Discussions covered global and regional economic trends, the direction of China-ASEAN economic cooperation, and free trade area development, with broad consensus reached. Yan Dong stated that under the strategic guidance of both sides' leaders, China-ASEAN economic cooperation has achieved new results, and China's economic development will continue to bring 'China Opportunity 2.0' to ASEAN. He expressed willingness to jointly address unilateralism and protectionism and expand cooperation in digital economy and green trade investment. The ASEAN side noted that China has been ASEAN's largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years and its third-largest foreign investment source, expressing desire to build a closer and more pragmatic economic partnership. ASEAN highly praised the positive role of the Work Plan on Further Deepening China-ASEAN Economic Cooperation (2022-2026) and welcomed progress on ratifying the Protocol to Upgrade the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (Version 3.0), looking forward to its early entry into force. Both sides agreed to continue advancing economic integration, promote inclusive growth, and strengthen economic cooperation ties for regional prosperity.
25th China-ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting Held in Manila, Philippines
The 25th China-ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting was held on September 21 in Manila, the capital of the ASEAN rotating chair Philippines. The meeting was co-chaired by Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Yan Dong and Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez, with economic officials from ASEAN member states and the ASEAN Secretary-General in attendance. The discussions focused on global and regional economic conditions, the direction of China-ASEAN economic and trade cooperation, and the development of the free trade area, resulting in broad consensus. Vice Minister Yan Dong stated that under the strategic guidance of both sides' leaders, China-ASEAN economic cooperation has achieved new results. He noted that China and ASEAN share similar development concepts and aligned economic interests, and that China's economic growth will continue to bring 'China Opportunity 2.0' to ASEAN. China expressed willingness to continue upholding open cooperation with ASEAN, jointly addressing unilateralism and protectionism, and expanding innovation-driven development in the digital economy and green trade.
Read sourceChina-ASEAN Economic Ministers Meet in Manila, Discuss Trade Cooperation and Digital Economy
The 25th China-ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting was held in Manila, the capital of the ASEAN chair Philippines. Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Yan Dong and Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez co-chaired the meeting, with economic officials from ASEAN member states and the ASEAN Secretary-General in attendance. The meeting focused on in-depth exchanges on global and regional economic situations, the direction of China-ASEAN economic and trade cooperation, and the construction of a free trade area, reaching broad consensus. Yan Dong stated that under the strategic guidance of both sides' leaders, China-ASEAN economic and trade cooperation has continuously achieved new results. He noted that China and ASEAN share similar development concepts and integrated economic interests, and that China's economic development will continue to bring 'China Opportunity 2.0' to ASEAN. China expressed willingness to continue adhering to open cooperation with ASEAN, jointly addressing unilateralism and protectionism, and expanding innovation and development in the digital economy and green trade and investment.
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25th China-ASEAN Economic and Trade Ministers' Meeting Held in Manila, Philippines
The 25th China-ASEAN Economic and Trade Ministers' Meeting was held on September 21 in Manila, Philippines, co-chaired by Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Yan Dong and Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez. ASEAN economic ministers and the ASEAN Secretary-General attended. The meeting focused on global and regional economic trends, the direction of China-ASEAN economic cooperation, and FTA development, reaching broad consensus. Yan Dong stated that under the strategic guidance of leaders, China-ASEAN economic cooperation has achieved new results, and China's economic development will continue to bring 'China Opportunity 2.0' to ASEAN. China is willing to work with ASEAN to uphold openness, jointly address unilateralism and protectionism, and expand innovation in digital economy and green trade and investment. The ASEAN side noted that China has been ASEAN's largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years and its third-largest source of foreign investment, expressing willingness to build a closer and more pragmatic economic partnership. ASEAN highly praised the Work Plan on Further Deepening China-ASEAN Economic and Trade Cooperation (2022-2026) and welcomed progress on ratifying the China-ASEAN FTA 3.0 Upgrade Protocol, expecting its early entry into force. Both sides agreed to continue advancing economic integration, promoting inclusive growth, and strengthening economic and trade ties for regional prosperity.
Read source25th China-ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting Held in Manila, Philippines
The 25th China-ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting was held on September 21 in Manila, the capital of the ASEAN rotating chair Philippines. The meeting was co-chaired by Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Yan Dong and Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez, with economic ministers from ASEAN member states and the ASEAN Secretary-General in attendance. Participants exchanged views on global and regional economic trends, the direction of China-ASEAN economic cooperation, and the development of the free trade area, reaching broad consensus. Yan Dong stated that under the strategic guidance of both sides' leaders, China-ASEAN economic cooperation has achieved new results. He noted that China and ASEAN share similar development concepts and aligned economic interests, and that China's economic growth will continue to bring 'China Opportunity 2.0' to ASEAN. China expressed willingness to continue upholding open cooperation with ASEAN, jointly addressing unilateralism and protectionism, and expanding innovative development in the digital economy and green trade investment.