东盟秘书长高金洪：中国崛起推动全球经济重心转向亚洲

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that China's rise is shifting the global economic focus towards Asia, with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hoh emphasizing China's role as a significant engine for global economic growth [1][2] - Since 1949, China's development has not only transformed its own destiny but has also profoundly influenced regional and global progress, according to Kao Kim Hoh [1] - The relationship between ASEAN and China has evolved significantly, with the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2021, contributing to peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region [1] Group 2 - Malaysia's permanent representative to ASEAN, Sara, highlighted China's contributions to global peace, development, and prosperity, positioning it as a vital source of innovation and progress [2] - Data shows that China and ASEAN have been each other's largest trading partners for several years, with bilateral trade reaching $686.78 billion in the first eight months of this year, marking an 8.6% increase year-on-year [2] - The negotiations for the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 have been successfully completed, which is expected to create more opportunities for economic cooperation [2]