From 10 to 14 September 2017, H.E. Mme. Yang Xiuping, Secretary-General of ASEAN-China Centre (ACC), had interactions with several delegates from ASEAN countries, leaders of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, representatives of entrepreneurs, think-tanks and media during her participation in the 14th China-ASEAN Expo. They exchanged views on issues such as ASEAN-China relations and the building of the Belt and Road.

Secretary-General Yang briefed on ACC’s work and achievements since its establishment 6 years ago. She said that this year marks the 50th anniversary of ASEAN and the ASEAN-China Year of Tourism Cooperation. ASEAN is working to lift the ASEAN Community to a higher level, which will inject fresh impetus to regional cooperation. The building of the Belt and Road has become a new highlight of ASEAN-China cooperation. Thus, the parties should take this opportunity to deepen the exchanges and cooperation in various areas and to make contributions to the prosperity and development of this region.

The participants actively echoed Secretary-General Yang’s view. They spoke highly of ACC’s achievements, appreciated ACC’s efforts in promoting ASEAN-China functional cooperation in areas of trade, investment, education, culture, tourism and information and media, and wished to strengthen communication with ACC and through ACC’s platform and to make greater contribution to the deepening of ASEAN-China strategic partnership.

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