Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for enhanced regional cooperation at the ASEAN-China-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in Kuala Lumpur this week, highlighting a vision for economic growth, cultural exchange, and tech innovation. 🌍💡
A New Era of Collaboration
Premier Li emphasized the importance of the "big triangle" formed by China, ASEAN, and GCC nations, describing it as a "stable structure" for shared prosperity. With combined populations and economies accounting for a quarter of the global total, he urged faster finalization of trade deals like the China-GCC Free Trade Agreement to boost cross-regional growth. 📈
Tech, Green Energy & Visa Perks
Beyond traditional sectors like energy and agriculture, Li spotlighted emerging fields like AI, digital economies, and green tech. To strengthen ties, China announced a new "ASEAN visa" offering five-year multiple-entry permits for Southeast Asian business travelers and extended trial visa-free policies to four GCC countries. ✈️🛂
Cultural Bridges & Global Impact
Li stressed the need for "inter-civilization dialogue", endorsing Malaysia’s proposal for Islam-Confucianism exchanges. He also pledged support for multilateralism, urging nations to reject "unilateralism and protectionism" in global governance. 🤝🌐
The summit marks a bold step toward creating a "vibrant economic circle" that could reshape Asia’s role in the world economy. Stay tuned for updates! 🔥
