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东帝汶入盟、柬泰签协议、关税磋商,本届东盟峰会看点多
Zhong Guo Qing Nian Bao·2025-10-26 11:38

Core Points - The 47th ASEAN Summit opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with the theme of "Inclusivity and Sustainability" [1] - Timor-Leste officially became the 11th member of ASEAN, having applied for membership in 2011 and received approval in November 2022 [1] - The summit is considered one of the most significant regional meetings in recent years, with high-profile attendance including leaders from China, the US, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, and South Africa [2][3] Group 1 - The summit includes various meetings such as ASEAN+1 with seven dialogue partners, ASEAN+3, East Asia Summit, and commemorative meetings for ASEAN-New Zealand relations [2] - Malaysia is hosting the fifth RCEP leaders' meeting and the third AZEC leaders' meeting during the summit [2] Group 2 - The summit will address urgent issues such as US tariffs and rare earth acquisition, with Trump having initiated "reciprocal tariffs" aimed at reducing the US trade deficit [3] - Tariff rates for most ASEAN countries are set between 10% and 20%, while Laos and Myanmar face a 40% tariff rate [3] - The tariff issue is expected to be a focal point of discussions, with representatives eager to engage with Trump or his team for negotiations [3]