Strengthening Regional Collaboration
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah in Beijing this week, pledging to deepen economic and strategic cooperation amid growing ASEAN-China collaboration. The talks focused on upgrading trade relations, advancing Belt and Road projects, and fostering innovation in green technology.
Economic Partnership in Focus
With bilateral trade up 7.1% year-on-year in 2023, Li emphasized accelerating key infrastructure projects and expanding partnerships in sectors like AI, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy. China plans to boost imports of Brunei’s agricultural goods while encouraging tech startups to invest in the Southeast Asian nation.
Shared Vision for Regional Stability
The leaders reaffirmed support for ASEAN centrality, with Li stating: \"China remains committed to working with all ASEAN members to build a community of shared prosperity.\" This aligns with Brunei's 2035 development goals and broader efforts to enhance supply chain resilience in the Indo-Pacific region.
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