Group 1: ASEAN Summit Highlights - The 47th ASEAN Summit took place in Kuala Lumpur from October 26 to 28, focusing on ASEAN community building and external relations, marking the first expansion in 26 years with East Timor's inclusion [1][2] - A peace declaration was signed between Cambodia and Thailand during the summit, aimed at resolving border disputes and enhancing bilateral relations [5] - The theme of the summit was "Inclusivity and Sustainability," with participation from various global leaders, including Brazil's President Lula and Japan's first female Prime Minister [6] Group 2: China-ASEAN Free Trade Area Upgrade - The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 upgrade protocol was signed on October 28, enhancing trade quality and resilience against external pressures [1][7] - The 3.0 version covers nine new areas, including digital economy, green economy, and customs procedures, marking a shift from previous focuses on tariff reduction [8][10] - The upgrade is expected to significantly benefit fruit trade between China and ASEAN, improving freshness, pricing, and quality assurance for consumers [10]

Core Points - The recent border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has resulted in significant casualties, with Thailand reporting 20 deaths (13 civilians and 7 military personnel) and Cambodia reporting 13 deaths, including 5 soldiers and 8 civilians [1][1][1] - The conflict has affected over 500,000 people in Thailand, highlighting the humanitarian impact of the situation [1][1] - Experts suggest that the conflict will weaken ASEAN's unity and cohesion, undermining the organization's goal of regional integration and cooperation [1][1] ASEAN's Future Role - The future effectiveness of ASEAN in regional cooperation will depend on various factors, including the improvement of inter-state relations and the acceleration of internal integration processes [2] - If ASEAN can enhance cooperation among member states and play a more significant role in promoting partnerships, its central position may be restored [2] - Conversely, failure to achieve these objectives could lead to a diminished role for ASEAN in regional cooperation [2]

7月26日清晨，泰国与柬埔寨在两国边境地区再次交火。柬埔寨国防部发言人在新闻发布会上称，此轮 边境冲突进入第三天，冲突已累计造成13名柬埔寨人死亡、71人受伤。泰国方面则表示是柬方先开火， 泰方反击。同日，上海国际问题研究院东南亚研究中心主任周士新向南都N视频记者分析，本轮冲突除 历史原因外，还叠加两国近期政局因素，未来两国关系在短期内难以回到过去。 当地时间7月26日早，泰国与柬埔寨在两国边境地区再次交火。泰国军方称，柬埔寨军人首先向泰国士 兵开火，泰军随后予以还击。柬埔寨国防部则强烈谴责泰方于26日凌晨5时02分对菩萨省多处地点发动 五次炮击。 此前，泰国和柬埔寨24日开始在边境地区发生冲突，双方互相指责对方违反国际法，并召回本国大使， 降级外交关系等级。25日，泰柬边境冲突持续升级。根据双方通报，此次冲突已造成超过20名平民死 亡、数十人受伤，边境地区10多万民众被疏散。 周士新向南都记者分析，"此次泰柬两国边境冲突，更多是由历史原因造成的。"泰柬存在多处领土争 端，历史上多次发生边境摩擦和冲突。 周士新还提到，未来两国关系在短期内难以回到过去。当前，东盟正在推进第二阶段的东盟共同体建 设，然而泰柬冲突 ...