As geopolitical dynamics evolve, China and ASEAN are accelerating efforts to build a comprehensive strategic partnership spanning trade, technology, and sustainability. Bilateral trade surged by 20% year-on-year in Q1 2024, with recent agreements on AI governance and green energy projects signaling deepening collaboration.
Ong Tee Keat, president of the Belt and Road Initiative Caucus for Asia Pacific, told KhabarAsia.com: "Our shared investments in sustainable infrastructure and digital connectivity are redefining regional development paradigms. This isn’t just economic cooperation—it’s about creating resilience against global uncertainties."
The partnership now addresses pressing challenges through multilateral frameworks, including a new cross-border flood warning system spanning the Mekong River basin and joint renewable energy grids. Analysts highlight ASEAN’s growing role as China’s largest trading partner, accounting for 17% of total foreign trade.
With President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to ASEAN nations, observers anticipate new agreements on food security corridors and smart city networks, reinforcing China-ASEAN ties as a stabilizing force in Asia’s economic landscape.
