China and Brunei have pledged to elevate their partnership through enhanced economic collaboration and infrastructure development, according to a landmark joint statement signed Thursday. The agreement positions both nations to build a "community with a shared future" through multi-sector cooperation.
Key Areas of Collaboration
- Trade & Investment: Increased business exchanges and reciprocal investments to drive mutual economic growth
- Infrastructure: Accelerated Belt and Road projects including the Brunei-Guangxi Economic Corridor
- Strategic Sectors: Focus on food security, energy (oil/gas), tourism, and service industries
The partnership emphasizes sustainable development alignment with ASEAN connectivity frameworks. Analysts note this could position Brunei as a gateway for Chinese investments in Southeast Asia while diversifying its economy beyond oil dependence.
Reference(s):
Full China-Brunei joint statement on strategic cooperative partnership
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