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Take a step forward to create prosperity
Those with ambitions do not carry mountains and seas that far, and Dao’s colleagues are not afraid of wind or rain.
In 2020, a special and very important year, the 17th China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit opened on November 27 in Nanning, Guangxi.
China and ASEAN are connected by mountains and rivers, have a close blood relationship, and have a long history of friendly relations. In the past ten years, China has entered the “Golden Decade” of cooperation with ASEAN countries. Against the background of the overlap of the new corona pneumonia epidemic and the changes of the past century, the cooperation between China and ASEAN countries has been further improved and accelerated, and is even more valuable. This year, China and ASEAN have historically become the most important trading partners and interact directly with each other. Investment has risen against the trend, and the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area has gone through a ten-year pragmatic course and has been updated again. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, which includes the participation of China and the ten ASEAN countries, was officially signed …
In his speech at the opening ceremony of the 17th China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping noted, “China-ASEAN relations have become the most popular cooperation model. successful and dynamic in the Asia-Pacific region. A vivid example of a community with a shared future ”. Leaders from many countries delivered video speeches successively.
Work together to prosper
Situated at the starting point of the new “Golden Decade” of cooperation between China and ASEAN countries, the status of the China-ASEAN Expo is increasing day by day.
In his speech, President Xi Jinping emphasized: “The China-ASEAN Expo and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit are pragmatic platforms to promote regional economic integration. It is hoped that through this event, both sides will create more opportunities. business, reap more results and work together to create a more prosperous and beautiful future. “
Prime Minister Thong Lun of Laos, host country of this China-ASEAN Expo, said in a video speech: “The annual China-ASEAN Expo and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit have become an important mechanism for cooperation. ASEAN-China economic and trade and provide business opportunities for both sides.And exchange opportunities, discuss how to better develop trade cooperation and product display, promote ASEAN-China trade and investment facilitation, and expand cultural exchanges and tourism cooperation between the two parties. For 17 years, CAEXPO has not only demonstrated the difference between ASEAN and China The growing trade and investment cooperation between the two countries has also deepened the ties of friendship between people on both sides ” .
Indonesian President Joko said, “The China-ASEAN Expo has become an important platform for China-ASEAN trade and investment promotion activities, and has become a model for good cooperation between China and the ASEAN member states “.
ASEAN Secretary General Lin Yuhui said CAEXPO has been an important platform to strengthen cooperation between ASEAN and China for many years. On this basis, the two sides have made significant progress in economic relations, including the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement reached ten years ago. He believes that in a period of growing uncertainty, the importance of hosting the China-ASEAN Expo has become more prominent. First of all, the holding of the China-ASEAN Expo reminds us of the importance of close cooperation, which has been an important cornerstone for the continued success of the China-ASEAN Expo over the years and the establishment of a partnership. trade between the two parties. Second, holding this China-ASEAN Expo shows how we can further strengthen this kind of cooperation and partnership when we urgently need to rid ourselves of the impact of the epidemic and resume economic activities.
Thrive in response to challenges
China and ASEAN are in a stage of rapid industrialization and urbanization, and their development goals and tasks are similar. At the same time, how to get along with each other allows both parties to find a coherent solution to the crisis. It can be said that being good at “turning crisis into opportunity” is embedded in the genes of China-ASEAN cooperation, whether it be the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the 2003 SARS epidemic, the 2008 international financial crisis. or the new corona pneumonia epidemic. Whenever there is a major challenge, the two sides will consciously turn crisis into motivation and further strengthen cooperation.
At the opening ceremony, the leaders of many countries fully affirmed and positively evaluated the holding of this China-ASEAN Expo during the epidemic in video speeches. Thai Prime Minister Prayuth said this year’s China-ASEAN Expo is of special importance. Governments and public departments of various countries work together to promote the business community to adapt to the new normal, actively expand business opportunities for private companies, promote the development of trade, investment, services and tourism, and expanding the use of advanced technology to enable all walks of life to overcome difficulties and create a better future. . The COVID-19 crisis has made us more aware of the importance of international friendship and cooperation. We must make up for our shortcomings and take advantage of our benefits. More importantly, we have the opportunity to break through the current limitations.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said: “As the global economy is hit by the new corona pneumonia epidemic, ASEAN-China cooperation still maintains positive development momentum, especially in terms of epidemic prevention, economic and trade support. In the context of the new crown pneumonia epidemic. ASEAN-China is one of the few partners in the world that has maintained the momentum of positive trade development since the beginning of the year. “
Philippine President Duterte believes: “This important annual event is crucial to strengthening the multilateral relations between China and ASEAN countries. This is especially true when we face the challenges of the economic recession and the uncertainties brought about by the new epidemic of pneumonia from the crown.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said that the worldwide spread of the new corona pneumonia epidemic has had an unprecedented impact on economic and social development. This crisis has highlighted the importance of maintaining multilateralism and deepening international cooperation.
Myanmar President Win Min said that this crisis has brought profound changes to our way of life. However, we are pleased to see that the new corona pneumonia epidemic has not prevented the holding of the annual China-ASEAN Expo. The 17th China-ASEAN Expo will, as always, provide an important platform to explore and strengthen the strategic partnership between ASEAN and China, especially through trade, investment and cultural exchanges.
“Faced with many uncertainties, ASEAN and China have joined forces to fight the epidemic, showing a spirit of unity.” ASEAN Secretary General Lin Yuhui said that the ASEAN-China partnership has been proven for a long time. After emerging from the epidemic situation, the determination of the two sides to cooperate will be strengthened. The joint efforts of the two sides, such as the China-ASEAN Expo, will continue to play an important role in promoting trade exchanges, enhancing regional connectivity, exploring new opportunities, and ensuring that the future ASEAN-China partnership be stronger and more valuable.
