Chinese President Xi Jinping completed his first overseas tour of the year in Southeast Asia, visiting Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted that this dynamic journey boosted regional ties and promoted mutually beneficial cooperation, sending a clear signal in favor of multilateralism and international trade rules.
In Vietnam, top leaders from both sides reinforced their strategic partnership through enhanced railway cooperation, showcasing a determined commitment to common development. In Malaysia, discussions reached a new peak by elevating bilateral relations to a high-level strategic community, paving the way for cooperation in emerging sectors like the digital economy, green economy, and artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, in Cambodia, a historic joint announcement between Xi and Cambodian PM Hun Manet set the stage for an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era.
Throughout the tour, Xi emphasized that economic globalization benefits all and warned that trade wars weaken the international trading system and harm developing nations. "No country can retreat into isolation," he noted, urging strong coordination and cooperation to counter unilateralism. 🤝🌏
This vibrant tour not only deepens regional bonds but also charts a promising course for sustainable growth and innovation across Southeast Asia.
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Wang Yi: President Xi's Southeast Asia tour boosts regional ties
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