Hey, tech & trend lovers of South & Southeast Asia! 🌏 This week at the 20th East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, the Chinese premier Li Qiang shared a playbook for boosting regional cooperation. Here’s the scoop:
1. Building Strong Bonds 🤝
Li Qiang reminded leaders that mutual respect, fairness, and equality are the bedrock for any collab—whether it’s digital startups in Jakarta or social enterprises in Chennai.
2. Battling Protectionism 🤼♂️
Protectionist policies can stall trade and slow economic growth. Premier Li pushed for a high-standard free trade network and tighter regional integration to keep markets flowing—from Dhaka’s garment hubs to Ho Chi Minh City’s tech parks.
3. Reforming Global Norms ⚖️
With rising global uncertainties, Li highlighted the need to stick to international rules, support the UN-centered system, and back ASEAN’s central role. Think of it like updating a game’s rulebook to make sure everyone plays fair.
He also gave a nod to President Xi Jinping’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI), which calls for sovereign equality, multilateralism, and a people-centered approach in tackling today’s big challenges.
Wrapping up, Premier Li promised China’s cooperation to drive peace, development, and shared prosperity. 🚀 Whether you’re scaling a fintech startup in Kuala Lumpur or launching a social impact project in Manila, these moves could shape our economic playground in the years ahead.
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Full text: Address by Premier Li Qiang at the 20th East Asia Summit
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