Let's dive into the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, Guangxi! 📍 Chinese Vice President Han Zheng delivered a vibrant keynote on how to level up China-ASEAN cooperation. With youth-led startups and digital nomads on the rise across South and SE Asia, these proposals hit close to home. 🌍✨
- Strategy sync: step up the Belt and Road Initiative – like a digital Silk Road – and roll out four new global initiatives to connect tech hubs from Shanghai to Singapore.
- Open markets: upgrade the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) and fast-track the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) for easier moves of goods, from Thai durian to Chinese electronics.
- Supply chain boost: team up on emerging industries (think electric vehicles & clean energy) and build resilient supply chains that keep your favorite gadgets stocked.
- Cultural vibes: make travel smoother with e-visas, promote student exchanges, and launch community projects that empower local creators and celebrate diverse cultures.
Han wrapped up by saying the Chinese mainland will stay open and share growth with ASEAN – so get ready for more cross-border e-commerce, startup collabs, and Insta-worthy adventures. 🎉
Whether you're a coder in Bengaluru, a content creator in Manila, or a sustainability advocate in Ho Chi Minh City, these new moves could open doors for cross-border collabs, easier travel, and bigger market reach. Stay tuned! 🚀
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Chinese VP outlines proposals to deepen China-ASEAN cooperation
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