东博会、峰会助力中国—东盟自贸区3.0版

Core Points - The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo and Business and Investment Summit emphasizes the significance of this year as the concluding year of the 14th Five-Year Plan and the signing year of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 protocol [1] - The Expo and Summit serve as a core platform for China-ASEAN cooperation, evolving from version 1.0 to 3.0, and play a crucial role in regional economic integration amid global economic changes [1][2] Strategic Dialogue - The Expo and Summit have gathered 201 leaders and over 4,100 ministerial-level guests to discuss regional cooperation and deepen political trust [2] - They have established a comprehensive political and business dialogue system, enhancing mutual cooperation and contributing to regional prosperity [2][3] Project Implementation - The events facilitate the implementation of significant projects such as the China-ASEAN Information Port and cross-border tourism cooperation areas, translating cooperation consensus into actionable programs [3] - Over 100 outcome documents, including the "Nanning Initiative," have been signed, focusing on digital economy and green development [3] Institutional Connectivity - The Expo has promoted trade and investment facilitation, making China-ASEAN cooperation a successful model in the Asia-Pacific region [4] - China has been ASEAN's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, while ASEAN has been China's largest trading partner for five years [4] Business Dialogue and Legal Framework - The Expo has hosted over 200 business dialogues and investment promotion activities, creating a comprehensive service system for enterprises [5] - Legal service institutions have been established to enhance commercial legal cooperation, including the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area International Commercial Court [5] Regional Integration - The Expo and Summit are expanding their functions to include RCEP and the Belt and Road Initiative, enhancing regional economic integration [7] - The cooperation has evolved from traditional goods trade to include digital economy and artificial intelligence [7] Future Cooperation - The completion of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 negotiations is expected to create a super-large market and inject greater certainty into regional and global trade [9] - The upcoming Expo will focus on new opportunities from the 3.0 version, including a dedicated AI pavilion to showcase cutting-edge technologies [10][11]