Indonesia Becomes First ASEAN Nation to Join BRICS as Full Member
Indonesia becomes the first Southeast Asian nation to join BRICS as a full member, marking a significant milestone for ASEAN countries in global economic cooperation.
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ASEAN Mayors Envision New Collaborations in Nanning Gateway
Mayors from ASEAN countries toured Nanning, exploring opportunities for future collaboration. The visit highlighted Nanning’s role as a gateway between China and Southeast Asia and potential for strengthened ties.
China and ASEAN Mayors Unite to Enhance Urban Cooperation
Mayors from China and ASEAN countries met in Nanning to discuss urban openness and cooperation, highlighting growing economic ties and deep integration of industrial, supply, and value chains.
Malaysia Assumes ASEAN Chairmanship for 2025, Aiming to Strengthen Subnational Ties
Malaysia officially assumes ASEAN chairmanship for 2025, with journalist Sharon Foo Shee Min highlighting the role of city-level cooperation in promoting regional growth and unity.
China and ASEAN Mayors to Unite in Nanning for Green Transition Talks
Mayors from the Chinese mainland and ASEAN countries will gather in Nanning in January 2025 for the first Global Mayors Dialogue, focusing on driving green transition and enhancing environmental protection across the region.
2024 ASEAN Media Partners Cooperation Week Opens in Guangxi’s Guilin City
The 2024 ASEAN Media Partners Cooperation Week opened in Guilin, uniting media professionals from across Asia to enhance collaboration and strengthen regional media ties.
Xi Jinping and Anwar Ibrahim Commit to Strengthening China-Malaysia Partnership
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met in Beijing to strengthen bilateral ties, emphasizing cooperation and marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
China’s Foreign Trade Grows 5.2% in First Ten Months, Reaching 36.02 Trillion Yuan
China’s foreign trade grew 5.2% to 36.02 trillion yuan in the first ten months, with exports up 6.7% and imports up 3.2%, highlighting economic resilience and strengthened ties with BRI partners and ASEAN.
China and Malaysia Explore New Avenues for Cooperation in Emerging Fields
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met in Shanghai to deepen cooperation in emerging fields, aligning development strategies, and exploring new avenues for collaboration.
Laos Leads ASEAN Toward Greater Connectivity and Strategic Autonomy
Laos is transforming into a regional connectivity hub as it prepares to chair ASEAN in 2024, aiming to enhance regional ties without compromising strategic autonomy amid global rivalries.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Proposes Three-Point Plan for East Asia Cooperation at Summit
Chinese Premier Li Qiang proposed a three-point plan to enhance East Asia cooperation, emphasizing peace, mutual benefit, and openness during the East Asia Summit in Laos.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Calls for United Efforts in Building a Peaceful and Prosperous Asia
Chinese Premier Li Qiang, at the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Vientiane, called for collaborative efforts among Asian nations to build a peaceful, prosperous, open, and interconnected Asia.
ASEAN Summits in Vientiane to Focus on Connectivity and Resilience
ASEAN leaders will gather in Vientiane, Laos, from October 8 to 11 for the 44th and 45th summits, focusing on enhancing connectivity and resilience to strengthen regional unity and development.
UN Official Highlights China’s Rural Development as Model for Global Progress
A UN official at the China-ASEAN Digital Agriculture Forum praised China’s achievements in rural development, highlighting its impact on global progress.
China’s Hybrid Rice Technology Strengthens Ties with ASEAN Countries
China shares its hybrid rice technology with ASEAN countries like Malaysia, boosting crop yields and fostering regional cooperation against poverty and climate change.
China’s Foreign Trade Surges by 6% in First Eight Months
China’s foreign trade expanded by 6% year-on-year in the first eight months, with exports rising 6.9% and imports climbing 4.7%, according to official data. ASEAN remains China’s largest trading partner.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Holds Talks with Singapore’s Balakrishnan in Beijing
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Singapore’s Vivian Balakrishnan in Beijing to strengthen strategic coordination and reinforce bilateral ties ahead of upcoming regional meetings.
Shangri-La Dialogue 2024 Highlights ASEAN’s Role in Regional Security
Military officials gathered at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2024 in Singapore to discuss pressing regional security issues. ASEAN’s role amid increasing geopolitical tensions and US-China competition was a focal point.
China Pledges Support for Peace and Reconciliation in Myanmar
China has pledged to play a constructive role in helping Myanmar achieve peace and reconciliation, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with UN special envoy Julie Bishop in Beijing, reaffirming China’s support.
High Expectations from Vietnamese Top Leader’s Historic China Visit
Vietnamese President To Lam’s historic visit to China aims to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.