ASEAN-GCC-China to boost trade, tech and green economy cooperation

The first Asean–Gulf Cooperation Council–China Summit has pledged to foster collaboration aimed at promoting economic prosperity, resilience, and sustainable development across the regions.

In a joint statement today, the group said this effort would be implemented based on mutual respect, trust, and benefit, and is anchored in the principles of inclusivity and sustainability in engaging all interested partners.

It also said it will pursue opportunities in digital innovation and technology by exploring a cross-regional framework to promote the digital economy, in areas such as digital trade, e-commerce, digital payment, fintech, artificial intelligence, start-ups, and data security cooperation.