第22届东博会聚焦中国—东盟自贸区3.0版新机

Core Viewpoint - The upcoming signing of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 upgrade protocol is expected to create new opportunities for economic cooperation between China and ASEAN, particularly in digital and green economies [1][3]. Group 1: Economic Cooperation - The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo will release a blue paper promoting new opportunities within the CAFTA framework [1]. - The CAFTA 3.0 version includes nine new chapters focusing on digital economy, green economy, supply chain connectivity, and support for small and medium enterprises, which will enhance cooperation and benefit bilateral enterprises and citizens [3][4]. - The expo will host a dialogue on economic cooperation, emphasizing financial and digital economy collaboration, with high-level officials and scholars participating to discuss mutually beneficial strategies for the implementation of CAFTA 3.0 [3]. Group 2: Regional Integration - The completion of CAFTA 3.0 negotiations is significant for promoting regional economic integration and protecting free trade amidst global economic challenges, such as unilateral tariffs imposed by the U.S. [3]. - The expo has played an irreplaceable role in the evolution of the CAFTA from version 1.0 to 2.0, and now towards 3.0, establishing a unique "Nanning Channel" for cultural exchange and open economic development [4].