东盟贸促会会长波尚琅：新兴领域正成为中国与东盟合作的新增长点

Core Insights - The ASEAN Secretary-General's roundtable in Beijing emphasized the theme of "shared opportunities, co-creating prosperity, and initiating a new journey of cooperation" [1] - ASEAN and China have seen continuous growth in bilateral trade, with China remaining ASEAN's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years and ASEAN being China's largest trading partner for 5 years [1] - The completion of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 negotiations and the implementation of RCEP provide a solid institutional framework for economic cooperation [1] Group 1 - ASEAN's trade promotion association, led by President Bo Shanglang, highlighted the importance of policy communication, enterprise connection, and ecosystem building in enhancing cooperation [1] - The association aims to integrate expert resources to help businesses leverage policy benefits and mitigate risks, while also promoting trade facilitation and a fair business environment [1] - The focus on cultural exchanges aims to strengthen youth friendships, providing a soft support for deepening economic and trade relations [1] Group 2 - The ASEAN trade promotion association plans to focus on the "Digital Silk Road" and green transformation to advance cooperation [2] - ASEAN countries are actively developing digital infrastructure, and China is positioned to lead in digital technology and industries, promoting collaboration in areas like 5G and artificial intelligence [2] - The association intends to establish more regular and multi-level mechanisms for industry and enterprise-level exchanges, facilitating deeper cooperation in specific fields [2]