China pushes for closer Southeast Asia trade links as it fends off US pressure

Free trade, AI make China-ASEAN economic cooperation closer, more fruitful

NANNING, China, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amid global uncertainties and the rise of protectionism, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are forging ahead to deepen their integration.

China pushes for closer Southeast Asia trade links as it fends off US pressure

Beijing is poised to upgrade its free trade area agreement with the region, which has seen a spike in Chinese exports amid the trade war.

China Focus: Digital collaboration takes center stage at China-ASEAN Expo

NANNING, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit opened on Wednesday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, highlighting tech and economic collaborations between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Read full story

Graphics: China leads ASEAN partnership for 16 years

The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo will be held from September 17 to 21, 2025 in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) remains a key economic partner for China. Chin has been ASEAN's largest

Vice President Han Zheng pitches greater cooperation at China ASEAN summit

Vice President Han Zheng outlined proposals for stronger development alignment, trade cooperation and cultural exchanges at the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo’s opening The post Vice President Han Zheng pitches greater cooperation at China ASEAN summit appeared first on Macao News.

ASEAN Looks to Deepen Trade Ties with China

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, participated in the China–ASEAN Industry Ministerial Roundtable Meeting on the sidelines of the China–ASEAN Expo, on September 17 in China, highlighting ASEAN’s robust economic progress and changing…