On 29 June 2023, Director Sun Yi of General Affairs and Coordination Division of the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) received Director Liu Bo of the Institute of International Studies of Beijing Academy of Social Sciences. Both sides conducted in-depth exchange of views on such topics as better building Beijing as a center of international exchanges, enhancing Beijing’s functional role in hosting international organizations, and achieving better publicity of Beijing among ASEAN Member States. Both sides agreed to explore practical cooperation tailored to mutual needs.