On 20 November 2020, Mr. Guo Chuanwei, Director of Trade and Investment Division of ASEAN-China Centre (ACC), attended the opening ceremony of the 2nd Intake of Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) ASEAN New Economy Leadership Programme in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. Mr. Guo Chuanwei elaborated on the trade and investment opportunities between ASEAN and China. He said that after nearly 30 years of development, the relationship between ASEAN and China has become mature and stable. The two sides have achieved fruitful results in practical cooperation in various fields, with strong resilience and great potential. Digital economy has become a highlight of ASEAN-China cooperation. Both sides regard digital economy as a new driving force for economic growth, and will further deepen digital industry cooperation, and accelerate the process of economic and social digitization, so as to enhance long-term competitiveness and achieve mutual benefit .

Mr. Dang The Hung, Consul General of Viet Nam in Guangzhou, Mr. Glenn G. Penaranda, Commercial Counsellor of Embassy of the Philippines in China, officials of the Consulate General of Indonesia and Viet Nam in Guangzhou, representative of the Guangzhou Office of Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) participated in the programme, together with more than 30 entrepreneurs from 14 Chinese provinces and cities who either already have investment projects or are planning to invest in ASEAN.

 

The ASEAN New Economy Leadership Programme was launched in 2019. The programme will last for one year. It will organise not only classroom learnings in Shenzhen and Shanghai campuses, but also field visits to AMS, aiming to provide a face-to-face communication platform for entrepreneurs of both sides and further explore opportunities for investment and cooperation.