The year 2023 marks the anniversary of the proposal to build a closer China-ASEAN destiny community 10, and the 20th anniversary of China's accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia. Under the strategic guidance and personal promotion of the leaders of both sides, the level of China-ASEAN economic and trade cooperation has been continuously improved and fruitful results have been achieved. Over the years, China and ASEAN have actively implemented the purposes and principles of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, expanded mutually beneficial cooperation in all directions, and embarked on a correct road of long-term good-neighborliness and common development and prosperity.

At the regular press conference held by the Ministry of Commerce on September 7, spokesman He Yadong said that the theme of this year's series of East Asian cooperation leaders' meetings is that ASEAN plays an important role: building an economic growth center. China will work with all parties to further deepen the connotation of East Asian economic and trade cooperation. We will build a closer China-ASEAN community of destiny and inject more positive energy into international and regional prosperity and development.

Mutual benefit and win-win

The establishment of ASEAN Community aims at promoting economic cooperation and mutual benefit among member countries. By reducing trade barriers and promoting investment and technical cooperation, economic ties among member countries have been strengthened and regional economic development has been promoted. ASEAN is committed to maintaining political stability and security in the region. By strengthening political dialogue and consultation, member States have responded to the challenges and threats inside and outside the region and enhanced regional security cooperation and defense capabilities.

ASEAN attaches great importance to cultural exchanges and cooperation. Through the promotion of personnel exchanges, education and cultural projects, mutual understanding and friendship among member States have been deepened, and the protection and inheritance of cultural diversity in this region have been promoted. The establishment of ASEAN has promoted the process of regional integration and deepened the political, economic, social and cultural ties among member countries. This will help to enhance ASEAN's voice and influence in international affairs and bring more opportunities for cooperation and development for its member countries.