东盟经贸促进会会长波尚琅：如何建立东盟朋友圈

Core Insights - In 2024, the trade value between China and ASEAN reached 6.99 trillion RMB, marking a 9.0% year-on-year increase and accounting for 15.9% of China's total foreign trade [1] - The ASEAN Economic Promotion Association, established in August 2024, aims to enhance cooperation across various sectors including trade, technology, education, culture, and tourism [1][3] - The association has built a robust cooperation network with institutions like the ASEAN Secretariat and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, facilitating a three-dimensional linkage among government, enterprises, and think tanks [1] Trade and Economic Cooperation - China and ASEAN have been each other's largest trading partners for five consecutive years, with trade volume increasing 17 times since 2002, reaching 982.3 billion USD in 2024 [1][3] - The association has established a high-level exchange platform and a regular communication mechanism with multiple provinces in China, promoting various projects in the ASEAN region [3] Future Cooperation Plans - The ASEAN Economic Promotion Association plans to enhance cooperation with central enterprises by establishing efficient matching platforms, providing think tank support, addressing market access issues, and promoting standard recognition in infrastructure and digital sectors [4] - The year 2025 is highlighted as a critical year for the implementation of the upgraded China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 [4] Community Development Projects - The association is implementing "small but beautiful" livelihood projects, such as a cross-border logistics hub in Cambodia and agricultural technology cooperation in Vietnam, which enhance local efficiency and productivity [5] - These projects reflect the core philosophy of "development for the people" and signify the extension of cooperation from economic to social welfare areas [5]