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ASEAN-China Trade Surges Following Free Trade Area Upgrade

11/5/2025

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The ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol, signed on October 28, aims to deepen economic cooperation and regional integration.
Officials at the ASEAN Media Partners Cooperation Week in Nanning expressed optimism about stronger trade ties.
Bilateral trade reached $597 billion in the first seven months of 2025, up 8.2% year-on-year.
China remains ASEAN's largest trading partner.
ASEAN has been China's top partner for five years, underscoring integrated supply chains.

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Story summary

The ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol, signed on October 28, aims to deepen economic cooperation and regional integration.
Officials at the ASEAN Media Partners Cooperation Week in Nanning expressed optimism about stronger trade ties.
Bilateral trade reached $597 billion in the first seven months of 2025, up 8.2% year-on-year.
China remains ASEAN's largest trading partner.
ASEAN has been China's top partner for five years, underscoring integrated supply chains.