专访泰国开泰研究中心首席经济学家布林：中泰供应链合作持续深化

Group 1 - Renewable energy is a key area for China-ASEAN economic cooperation, with China leading in clean technology, which will attract more investments into Thailand and other ASEAN countries [1][4] - The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 upgrade is expected to significantly change business operation models, particularly through the establishment of a unified "single window" system to enhance trade flow [1][3] - The upgrade of the free trade area, which began negotiations in November 2022 and concluded in October 2024, aims to address not only traditional tariff issues but also new areas such as digital economy rules and green economy [2][3] Group 2 - China has been ASEAN's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, while ASEAN has been China's largest trading partner for 5 years, indicating strong trade dynamics [2] - The report from the China Financial Forty Forum and the Krung Thai Research Center highlights a continuous increase in China's exports to Thailand and a record high in greenfield investments from China in sectors like automotive manufacturing and electronics [2][3] Group 3 - The cooperation between China and Thailand is evolving from a complementary relationship to strategic integration, with a focus on creating a "win-win model" for regional collaboration [3][13] - The potential for cooperation in renewable energy and food safety is significant, providing more export opportunities for Thailand and the entire ASEAN region [4][11] Group 4 - Thailand's investment environment has unique competitive advantages despite challenges in capital gains and dividend taxes compared to Singapore, particularly in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) [5][6] - The Thai government is expected to implement measures to enhance transparency and digitize government processes to attract more foreign investments [6][9] Group 5 - Geopolitical risks and trade tensions are prompting companies to adjust their supply chain strategies, with many global firms considering Thailand for diversified production locations to mitigate risks [11][12] - The integration of China and ASEAN is expected to enhance long-term competitiveness, although it may also increase competition for local businesses [13][14]