携手开启区域经济深度融合新篇章（国际观澜）

Group 1 - The China-ASEAN railway has become a vital "steel artery" connecting China and ASEAN, showcasing the increasing economic and trade exchanges between the two regions [1] - The signing of the upgraded version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area agreement supports multilateralism and free trade, aiming to enhance bilateral cooperation and address global challenges [1][2] - The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 version aims to lower institutional transaction costs and eliminate non-tariff barriers, stimulating consumption potential and innovation across a market of over 2 billion people [1][2] Group 2 - The 3.0 version of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area has achieved qualitative breakthroughs in cooperation fields, openness levels, and integration depth, adding five new areas including digital economy and green economy [2] - The new agreement integrates traditional trade facilitation topics with emerging areas such as intellectual property and consumer protection, enhancing the institutional openness level and providing a stable business environment [2] - The establishment of a supply chain connectivity chapter in the 3.0 version promotes mutual recognition of standards and emphasizes resilience and collaborative innovation in supply chains [2] Group 3 - The China-ASEAN Free Trade cooperation is becoming a significant driver of regional economic integration, with the 3.0 version serving as a model for building a comprehensive and high-level Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area [3] - The signing of the 3.0 version marks the beginning of a new chapter in deep regional economic integration, aiming for a more prosperous, stable, and sustainable common future [3]