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China Envoy Calls for Upgraded ASEAN Economic Ties to Counter Global Disruption

Published: Sep. 30, 2026 11:29 a.m. GMT+8

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Chinese Ambassador to Singapore Cao Zhongming

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must elevate their economic cooperation in innovation, green energy and market openness to build regional resilience amid global uncertainties, according to the Chinese ambassador to Singapore.

Ambassador Cao Zhongming delivered the remarks Tuesday during the Asia New Vision Forum 2026 in Singapore, addressing a shifting global landscape marked by supply chain realignments, geopolitical tensions and rising trade protectionism.

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Chinese ambassador calls for China-ASEAN cooperation in innovation, green energy, and openness to build resilience amid global uncertainties.
China’s H1 2026 GDP grew 4.7%; high-tech manufacturing output rose 13.3%, with integrated circuits becoming the top export in June.
China-ASEAN goods trade rose 18.2% year-on-year to 4.3 trillion yuan; intermediate goods made up two-thirds of total.

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What Happened When

Early 2024：: Cao Zhongming assumed his post as Chinese Ambassador to Singapore; prior to that, he spent over five years as Chinese Ambassador to Belgium.

2025：: ASEAN attracted a record $243.9 billion in FDI, up 9.7% from the previous year.

2026 H1：: China's GDP grew 4.7% year-on-year to 69.6 trillion yuan; high-tech manufacturing output rose 13.3%; China-ASEAN goods trade increased 18.2% to 4.3 trillion yuan.