In a move set to strengthen regional ties, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced plans to build an East Asian community under the ASEAN Plus Three framework. 🌏✨ Speaking at the Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Vientiane, Laos, Wang emphasized collaboration, openness, and economic integration as cornerstones for future growth.
\"We are ready to unite with all parties to push forward regional economic integration,\" said Wang. He highlighted the success of the recent China-Japan-South Korea leaders' meeting, which has injected new energy into the ASEAN Plus Three cooperation.
China's four-point proposal focuses on deepening economic ties, enhancing crisis response, expanding cooperation in digital and green technologies, and promoting social and cultural exchanges. From supporting the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to fostering a low-carbon economy, the plans aim to create a resilient and connected East Asia.
With over 20 years of ASEAN Plus Three collaboration, the region has tackled major challenges like the financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Wang Yi expressed China's commitment to maintaining ASEAN's central role and enhancing partnerships in emerging areas such as digitalization and clean energy.
🚀 The initiative not only targets economic growth but also seeks to deepen social bonds through education, health, and cultural exchanges, ensuring a holistic approach to regional development.
As countries navigate global uncertainties, the ASEAN Plus Three mechanism stands as a beacon for stability and cooperation in East Asia. Stay tuned as this playbook for regional harmony unfolds! 📈🤝
