摘要
The year 2020 is unique for China and ASEAN member states.The COVID-19 pandemic has exerted a huge impact on the world,and China and ASEAN were not immune.Yet,bilateral trade between the two sides has grown,and China and ASEAN have become each other’s largest trading partner.The 2020 ASEAN-China Media Cooperation Forum(ACMCF),themed“Upgrading the ASEANChina Strategic Partnership through Mutual Assistance and Cooperation,”was held on October 23.The forum brought together many media outlets and think tanks from China and ASEAN to exchange views on enhancing bilateral cooperation.“As the effects of COVID-19 continue,media from China and ASEAN countries should take on the responsibility to speak out,build consensus,and inspire people to create a favorable public opinion environment for regional development and global economic recovery,”said Guo Weimin,vice minister of the Information Office of China’s State Council.
