Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for stronger regional collaboration during the ASEAN Plus Three (China, Japan, the Republic of Korea) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. The gathering aimed to boost economic resilience and integration across Asia—a vibe we can all get behind! 💼🌐
"Our cooperation has supercharged crisis response and created fresh momentum for development," said Wang, who also serves on the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. He highlighted the group's achievements in areas like trade and public health, framing them as wins for the whole region. 📈🤝
With Southeast Asia's economy projected to grow by 4.5% this year, Wang urged members to "keep the pedal to the metal" on integration efforts. The meeting signals China's push for a more interconnected Asia—think fewer trade barriers and more TikTok-worthy cross-border partnerships. 🚀🇨🇳
