🚀 Premier Li Qiang Calls for Elevating China-ASEAN Partnership to New Heights
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for taking the China-ASEAN partnership to the next level, emphasizing the immense potential of their combined markets. Speaking at the 27th China-ASEAN Summit on Thursday, Premier Li highlighted the importance of collaboration in a time when global economic recovery is sluggish.
\"With over 2 billion people between us, the markets of China and ASEAN are like untapped gold mines waiting to be explored! 🏆,\" Li said, underlining the significance of strengthening market connectivity.
He noted that the Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) negotiations have reached a substantial conclusion. \"This is a game-changer! 🎮 It paves the way for us to build a hyper-scale market together,\" he added.
Premier Li urged both sides to ramp up efforts in developing and sharing a common market. \"Let's generate stronger and more sustainable growth together while boosting prosperity in our region and the world! 🌏✨\"
Emphasizing the broader impact of China-ASEAN relations, Li pledged to work together for a brighter future for Asia. \"As President Xi Jinping has said, we will continue to embrace amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness,\" he remarked.
He called on China and ASEAN to:
- Build a multidimensional connectivity network 🚄
- Promote cooperation in infrastructure construction 🏗️
- Expand cooperation in emerging industries like the digital economy and green development 💻🌱
- Accelerate industrial transformation ⚙️
- Deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges 🎎
- Promote the implementation of the Global Civilization Initiative 🌐
\"By tapping into our shared potential, we can turn challenges into opportunities and write a new chapter in our collective story! 📖✨,\" Li concluded.
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Premier Li calls for elevating China-ASEAN partnership to higher level
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