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China says willing to implement FTA 3.0 with ASEAN
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On September 22, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated at a regular press conference that the China-ASEAN Expo is a 'golden business card' for bilateral cooperation. Over 23 years, the expo has witnessed the upgrade of China-ASEAN relations from a 'golden decade' to a 'diamond decade' and now to the FTA 3.0 version. Guo noted that this year's expo has, for the first time, set up an ASEAN demand exhibition area and released an ASEAN demand list, adopting a new model of 'ASEAN sets the questions, China provides solutions' to promote precise supply-demand matching. A special exhibition area for the Pinglu Canal has also been established; once the canal opens to navigation, it will significantly shorten the maritime distance from Southwest China to ASEAN countries, creating a new trade corridor. Guo emphasized that China is willing to work with ASEAN countries to implement the FTA 3.0 and jointly build a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future.
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September 22 – Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun presided over a regular press conference on September 22, highlighting the significance of the China-ASEAN Expo as a "golden business card" for cooperation between the two sides.
Over the past 23 years, the Expo has witnessed the evolution of China-ASEAN relations from a "Golden Decade" to a "Diamond Decade," and further to the upgrade to a Free Trade Area 3.0.
Key Highlights of This Year's Expo
- First-ever ASEAN Demand Exhibition Area: For the first time, the Expo has set up a dedicated exhibition area for ASEAN countries' needs.
- First Release of ASEAN Demand List: A comprehensive list of ASEAN demand has been published for the first time.
- New "ASEAN Proposes, China Solves" Model: This innovative approach aims to facilitate precise matching of supply and demand.
Special Feature: Pinglu Canal Exhibition Area
A dedicated exhibition area for the Pinglu Canal has been established. Once operational, the canal will significantly shorten maritime shipping distances from Southwest China to ASEAN countries, opening a new trade corridor between the two sides.
China's Commitment
"China is willing to work with ASEAN countries to implement the Free Trade Area 3.0 and jointly build a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future," Guo Jiakun stated.
(Source: Beijing Daily)
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