Chinese Premier Li Qiang made waves at the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Malaysia this week, urging regional partners to ‘stand together against protectionism’ and prioritize dialogue over division. 💼🗣️
In his keynote address, Li emphasized the need to ‘uphold free trade and multilateral systems’ amid global economic uncertainties. His message? Collaboration is key to unlocking East Asia’s full potential. 🔑🌐
Why It Matters
With rising trade tensions worldwide, Li’s push for ‘practical actions’ in aligning development strategies could shape everything from tech innovation to green energy projects across the region. 📈🌱
What’s Next?
China’s offer to strengthen cooperation comes as ASEAN+3 nations (10 Southeast Asian countries plus China, Japan, and South Korea) navigate post-pandemic recovery. Think: more cross-border partnerships and fewer trade barriers. 🚀🤝
TL;DR: It’s all hands on deck for East Asia’s economic future – and the world is watching. 👀
