Cooperation goes deeper and China-ASEAN will jointly make the "cake bigger"

　　China News Agency, Phnom Penh, November 13 (Ouyang Kaiyu, Huang Yuqin, Yu Xiangjun) "A notable feature of this series of meetings is that ASEAN countries hope to unite in the common vision with China to promote the process of regional economic integration. Build a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future, and jointly make the 'cake bigger'." In an interview with a reporter from China News Agency on the 13th, President of Cambodia-Cambodia-China Relations Development Association Chemonil said about the recent international conference held in Phnom Penh. make such an evaluation.

　　From November 11 to 13, the ASEAN Summit and the East Asia Cooperation Leaders' Meeting were held in Phnom Penh, during which the 25th China-ASEAN (10+1) Leaders' Meeting and the 17th East Asia Summit were held.

Analysts pointed out that the meeting is of great significance to the development of China-ASEAN relations, and China-ASEAN cooperation will go deeper and stimulate greater cooperation potential.

　　Semonil noted that in recent years, cooperation between China and ASEAN countries has been deepening.

As China's close neighbor and important cooperative partner, ASEAN's trade and investment remain strong against the backdrop of the downturn in the world economy, and the two sides have closer economic ties and closer industrial ties.

　　Especially during the COVID-19 outbreak, China-ASEAN cooperation has been particularly bright.

China and ASEAN are now each other's largest trading partners, and the two-way trade volume has hit a record high, reaching US$798.4 billion in the first 10 months of 2022, a year-on-year increase of 13.8%.

　　In this regard, Jin Ping, director of the Institute of International Relations of the Royal Academy of Sciences of Cambodia, pointed out to a reporter from China News Agency that the strong resilience of China's economy is an important reason for the growth of China-ASEAN trade against the trend, which is very important for the economic development of the region and the world , achieving global inclusive growth and prosperity is inseparable from the resilience of the Chinese economy.

　　In terms of connectivity, China-ASEAN high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" has achieved remarkable results.

China helps Cambodia enter the "high-speed era", and the Jingang Expressway opens to traffic; the China-Laos Railway helps Laos realize the dream of "land-linked country"; ASEAN's first high-speed railway to Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway is about to be put into trial operation; Malaysia, China and Indonesia "two countries and two parks" become bigger and stronger.

　　"In all fields, China-ASEAN relations are constantly reaching new heights and deepening. China has played an important role in ASEAN's economic development, and has also had a direct and positive impact on the livelihood of ASEAN countries, and has achieved many tangible results. The major achievements in the past." Jin Ping said.

　　The outside world has noticed that China has put forward more than 160 important cooperation initiatives at the China-ASEAN Leaders' Meeting in the past ten years, and the implementation rate has exceeded 99.5%.

"Deeds speak louder than words to describe China-ASEAN relations. China-ASEAN cooperation never makes empty promises or engages in political rhetoric." Jin Ping said.

　　Needless to say, the current international and regional situation is undergoing profound and complex evolution, various uncertain and unstable factors are increasing, the impact of the epidemic still persists, economic recovery is sluggish, and multilateral governance is out of order. Global development is facing unprecedented challenges.

In view of this, Jin Ping believes that it is more necessary for China and ASEAN to establish close ties.

　　Semoniler also said that China clearly recognizes that unity is a strength to deal with global challenges, and China has always been a participant in solving problems, not a problem maker.

China has always been committed to building a bridge of peace. At the same time, China has achieved great success in poverty reduction and other issues. Many ASEAN countries are learning from China, and China is willing to share its successful experience.

　　As for the future, international experts here generally believe that China-ASEAN relations are mutually beneficial and show the spirit of solidarity as close friends, loyal friends, and mutual assistance.

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