🚀 Hong Kong is making waves in boosting connectivity between China and ASEAN! The ASEAN-China Forum 2024 just wrapped up in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and it was lit! 🔥
Participants from all over brainstormed about the future of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), their ties with China, and how to tackle regional challenges together. Talk about squad goals! ✨
Cui Jianchun, the commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in HKSAR, dropped some wisdom at the opening ceremony. He said, \"ASEAN is a priority for China's neighborhood diplomacy and a key region for Belt and Road cooperation.\"
He also hyped Hong Kong as a \"super connector and super value-adder\" between China and the world. Did you know all 10 ASEAN countries have consulates general in Hong Kong? That's how much they vibe with HK! 😎
Hong Kong is not just a city; it's a bridge for economic and trade cooperation, a bond for cultural and people-to-people exchanges, and an important base for Belt and Road cooperation between China and ASEAN. 🌉
Chanpheng Southivong, vice president of the Lao Front for National Development, gave a shoutout to the China-Laos railway. She said it's been a game-changer, boosting investment in transport, energy, and telecommunications, and strengthening people-to-people exchanges and educational cooperation. 🎓
Laos and China are BFFs when it comes to Belt and Road cooperation, with China being a major investor in Laos, especially in infrastructure. The future looks bright! 🌞
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Hong Kong explores unique role in boosting China-ASEAN connectivity
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