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中国-东盟自贸区3.0版助力打造区域经济合作新范式
Xin Hua Wang·2025-10-28 14:22

Group 1 - The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 version aims to enhance regional economic cooperation by covering nine areas, including digital economy, green economy, and supply chain connectivity [1][2] - The signing of the 3.0 version is expected to provide unprecedented opportunities for Guangxi enterprises to expand into ASEAN markets, with vehicle exports to ASEAN exceeding 200 million yuan [1][2] - Since the establishment of CAFTA, China has maintained its position as ASEAN's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with a total import and export value of 5.57 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of this year, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9.6% [4] Group 2 - The 3.0 version emphasizes the mutual recognition of standards and conformity assessment results, which will reduce costs and time for enterprises in conducting repeated testing and certification across regional countries [5] - The shift from traditional trade agreements focusing on tariff reductions to a more comprehensive approach addressing rules and regulations represents a significant upgrade in the 3.0 version, promoting deeper economic integration [6] - The 3.0 version is seen as a strategic response to internal and external challenges, aiming to build a more resilient and inclusive regional economic community [2][4]