As 2025 approaches, marking both the 10th anniversary of the ASEAN Community and a pivotal moment for China-ASEAN relations, experts are turning their focus to collaborative strategies amid global turbulence. With economic headwinds and geopolitical shifts reshaping Asia's landscape, a new dialogue series hosted by CGTN brings together thought leaders to discuss innovative paths forward.
The 'Power of Ideas: China-ASEAN Dialogue' examines how the bloc and its largest trading partner can leverage digital innovation, green energy transitions, and supply chain resilience. Key topics include bridging infrastructure gaps through the Belt and Road Initiative, fostering sustainable tech ecosystems, and navigating U.S.-China tensions while maintaining ASEAN centrality.
Analysts highlight opportunities in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), noting that bilateral trade between China and ASEAN members surpassed $911 billion in 2023. However, questions remain about balancing technological cooperation with data security concerns and advancing climate goals amid diverse development priorities.
For business leaders and policymakers, the discussions offer critical insights into Southeast Asia's evolving role in global value chains. As academic contributors emphasize, 'The next decade demands joint solutions that honor ASEAN's diversity while creating shared prosperity.'
