Supply Chain Cooperation between China and ASEAN:A Top-Down Approach

The significant relocation of supply chains from China to ASEAN countries did not start with the pandemic.China has been steadily increasing its investment in ASEAN's low valueadded manufacturing sector due to the region's comparative advantage in labor costs.In recent years,changing geopolitics and the restructuring of regional economies in the Asia-Pacific region have accelerated this relocation.

China-ASEAN:Tightening Industrial Cooperation and Integrated Supply Chains

China and ASEAN countries are geographical neighbors and share a similar culture.In recent years,the bilateral trade between China and ASEAN countries has been growing continuously.The latest data from the General Administration of Customs shows that the bilateral trade between China and ASEAN has increased from RMB 876.38 billion in 2004to RMB 6.41 trillion in 2023,with an average annual growth rate of 11%,which is 3 percentage points higher than the overall growth rate of China's foreign trade during the same period.

EYE ON EMERGING INDUSTRIES ASEAN(Malaysia)-China Conference on Emerging Industries aims to foster new growth points in China-Malaysia economic and trade cooperation

On June 5,the opening ceremony of the ASEAN(Malaysia)-China Conference on Emerging Industries took place in Kuala Lumpur.The conference was guided and hosted by ASEAN-China Centre(ACC),China International Communications Group(CICG),and Ministry of Investment,Trade,and Industry of Malaysia(MITI),and co-hosted by the CICG Center for Asia-Pacific,National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia(NCCIM),Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia(ACCCIM),and China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia(CECCM).More than 300 guests from government departments,business communities,and academia of China and Malaysia attended.

Promising Signals--High-standard opening up promotes China-ASEAN high-quality cooperation and development

The third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)attracted worldwide attention.The meeting facilitated discussions of the future course of China’s economy,which will also influence the development of the global economy.

NAVIGATING REGIONAL DYNAMICS--ASEAN’s unwavering path to regional development and stability

From July 21 to 27,Vientiane,the capital of Laos,hosted the 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers'Meeting(AMM)and related gatherings.Over an intense week,25 ministerial meetings took place,including core ASEAN discussions and dialogues with 11 partner nations.The attendance of representatives from over 30 countries emphasized ASEAN's role as a crucial platform for multilateral engagement.

China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Consensus on eco environmental protection outweighs differences with continued focus on four strategic areas

In response to the severe challenges posed by global climate change and the sustainable development goals of reaching peak carbon emissions and achieving carbon neutrality, green development has become a shared objective and necessity for economic growth and social transformation worldwide. China and the ASEAN countries share extensive common interests and positions on addressing climate change. Both have consistently emphasized green and sustainable development in their pursuit of shared prosperity. They have engaged in extensive practical cooperation in areas such as ecological conservation and clean energy.

BEHIND THE GROWTH OF CHINA-ASEAN TRADE

The first eight months of2024 saw continuous growth of China's trade in goods,with total import and export value reaching28.58 trillion yuan(US$4.01 trillion) and a trade surplus up by 13.6 percent.The main reasons were sustained expansion of global demand,continued optimization of China's foreign trade structure,and the country's vibrant trade withemerging markets such as ASEAN member states and countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.

China-ASEAN Technological Cooperation Digital and green technologies remain the focus of cooperation

At the 11th Forum on China-ASEAN Technology Transfer and Collaborative Innovation(hereinafter referred to as the China-ASEAN Innovation Forum)in July 2023,ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn highlighted the pivotal role of technology transfer and innovation in driving economic growth.He emphasized that technology transfer can assist China and ASEAN in bypassing traditional developmental stages.

TOP 10 STORIES OF CHINA-ASEAN COOPERATION IN 2023

China and ASEAN countries are connected by mountains and rivers and share good times and bad.Since China proposed the Belt and Road Initiative and the idea of building a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future in 2013,the two sides have worked together and forged a path to lasting friendship and common development and prosperity.

AI Empowerment In China-ASEAN Relations As AI advances, it could play a pivotal role in addressing biases and enhancing the strategic partnership to better serve regional stability and drive global progress

The ASEAN Vision 2020,adopted in 1997,aims to create a stable,prosperous,and highly competitive ASEAN Economic Community(AEC).ASEAN is a significant trading partner for China,with annual trade volumes exceeding US$600 billion in recent years.China is ASEAN's largest trading partner,and ASEAN is integral to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).China has invested heavily in ASEAN,particularly in infrastructure,manufacturing,and the digital economy,facilitated by agreements like the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA).Both regions are emphasizing digital economic cooperation through initiatives like the ASEAN-China Digital Economy Cooperation Framework.

A Preliminary Discussion on Watercolor Creation and Emotional Expression of Female Themes in the 20th Century

The history of watercolor painting spans over three centuries,and the study of watercolor creations focusing on female themes have been a hot topic in the subfield of art studies.Watercolor originated in the Age of Exploration,initially serving as a practical tool for natural history,and later evolving into an art form for the aristocracy.In the 20th century,creations featuring female themes flourished and reached their peak.Compared to early works portraying female theses in mythology and religion,these paintings exhibit significant differences in expression,color,and texture,reflecting the gradual rise of women’s status and the artists’reflections on modern society.This article delves into the development,emotional expression,creation,and inspiration of watercolor paintings with female themes.By analyzing representative works,we explore the artists’portrayal of women and the reflection of women’s living conditions,social status,and ideological consciousness in contemporary society.This article also examines the profound influence and artistic value of these works on contemporary female-themed paintings from the perspective of art studies.

Innovation and Development Trends in ASEAN Marketing Models in the Digital Age

The digital wave is reshaping the global economic landscape with unprecedented force,especially in the dynamic and promising ASEAN region.Southeast Asia,a multicultural gathering place composed of ten countries,is experiencing profound changes due to the digital revolution,and its marketing model is also displaying new vitality.With soaring internet penetration,widespread use of smartphones,and the booming rise of social media,ASEAN markets have become at the forefront of global digital marketing innovation.This transformation is not only about the application of technology but also involves a comprehensive shift in thinking,consumer behavior,and business strategy.The purpose of this paper is to explore in depth how ASEAN marketing models are innovating in this era and to identify future trends,with a view to providing insights for companies to help them remain competitive in the rapidly changing market.

Application of Chinese Ethnic Minority Themes in Contemporary Figurative Sculpture Creation

In the field of contemporary sculpture creation,the rich culture and historical depth of Chinese ethnic minorities have attracted the widespread attention of artists.These creations not only emphasize external features such as ethnic costumes,totems,or life scenes but also touch deep spiritual contents including historical stories,religious beliefs,and living habits of ethnic minorities.This paper discusses the integration process of Chinese ethnic minority themes in figurative sculpture creation and the inheritance of the profound spirit of ethnic groups in this process.At the same time,this paper also places the diversified expression and innovative practice of these themes in sculpture art in the context of the new era for investigation and explores the far-reaching influence of its development on promoting cultural inheritance and artistic innovation.

A Study of Service Quality of Fantawild ASEAN Legend Theme Park,Nanning,China

At present,Chinese theme parks are popping up more and more.There are not many theme parks in China that can operate stably for a long period of time.The development prospect of Nanning Fantawild ASEAN Legend Theme Park is good.However,the question of how to maintain and improve the competitiveness of Nanning Fantawild ASEAN Legend Theme Park,attract more visitor volume,and create the most attractive theme park in Nanning is the question of the future sustainable survival and development of Nanning Fantawild ASEAN Legend Theme Park.This paper combines theory and practice,referring to a large amount of relevant information and literature from home and abroad,and summarizing the existing experiences and achievements.Therefore,visitors who have visited the ASEAN Legends Theme Park at Fantawild Joy World in Nanning were selected as the respondents.Firstly,this paper synthesises relevant theories such as service quality theory and(6W1H)customer behaviour.A set of questionnaires was designed for the visitors of Nanning Fantawild.The study analyzes the factors affecting the service quality of Nanning Fantawild ASEAN Legend Theme Park as well as the factor analysis of customer behaviour.Based on the empirical research and analysis of the results,methods and suggestions for improving the service quality of Nanning Fantawild ASEAN Legend Theme Park are proposed.This paper uses SPSS statistical software to analyze the results by means of reliability and validity analysis,descriptive statistics analysis,and analysis of variance.The results were concluded that the customers’overall satisfaction with the service quality of Nanning Fantawild ASEAN Legend Theme Park is shown in the question phase of each level dimension,with the reliability dimension showing the lowest level of satisfaction.It is of great practical significance to improve the competitiveness of Nanning Fantawild ASEAN Legend Theme Park in China.Finally,there were no significant mean differences in the relationship between different gender,age,education,status,income,and service quality dimensions.

The China-ASEAN Community with a Shared Future and the Reshaping of the Regional Order

Southeast Asia is among the first regions where China initiated the building of a community with a shared future.It has been 10 years since President Xi Jinping put forward the idea of building a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future in 2013.Indeed,this idea has become a basic principle and a vision of China and ASEAN in managing their relations.

Application of Jingchu Cultural Elements in Theme Park Landscape Design

As an important part of Chinese excellent traditional culture,Jingchu culture has profound historical and cultural value.The exploration and application of Jingchu culture elements is conducive to carrying forward and inheriting history and culture and enriching urban cultural deposits.Theme park is an important place to spread and promote Jingchu culture.It is of far-reaching significance to study and explore the integration of Jingchu culture elements into the construction of theme park.This paper analyzes the concept and connotation of Jingchu culture,combs and analyzes the extraction content of Jingchu culture elements,and summarizes the expression pathways of Jingchu culture elements in theme park and the practical application in Jingzhou Fantawild,in order to provide certain inspiration and reference for contemporary landscape designers to better inherit and develop Jingchu culture elements.

从东盟到“东盟世界”:东南亚地区秩序构建的全球意义

当今世界,东盟面临的内外部环境发生新的变化,大国竞争势能持续增加,东盟致力于打造的包容性地区秩序同样处于正增长态势。回顾东南亚地区秩序的构建历程,东盟从被动参与者逐渐演变成为地区秩序塑造者,形成了“东盟世界”的空间形态与理论雏形。“东盟世界”的兴起不是凭空产生,亦非东盟纯粹自发性的结果,而是东盟国家之间、东盟与大国、东盟与全球三大维度的复杂系统合成。“东盟世界”在认知层面来源于东盟对内外部世界的体悟与反思,在实践层面来源于东盟国家之间以及东盟与外部世界互动的经验逻辑。“东盟世界”不是单一静态概念,而是动态的概念集合,可以从宏观层面展现东盟建立的跨区域全球网络的搭建过程,为世界政治呈现动态的东南亚区域概念系谱图变迁,也为“全球南方”参与国际秩序构建提供范例。

Top 10 Stories Of China-ASEAN Cooperation in 2022

China and ASEAN became comprehensive strategic partners in 2022,coinciding with the 31st anniversary of China-ASEAN dialogue relations.Throughout 31 years of ups and downs,the two sides have built a solid foundation for cooperation and unlocked great potential for further development of bilateral relations.In a complex international landscape,China and ASEAN have made concerted efforts to overcome difficulties and build a closer community with a shared future.

FORMIDABLE CHINA-ASEAN TIES SET SIGHTS ON FUTURE

Chinese Premier Li Qiang recently attended the leaders’meetings on East Asia cooperation in Jakarta,Indonesia,emphasizing stronger China-ASEAN ties and fruitful regional cooperation prospects.He attended the 26th China-ASEAN Summit,the 26th ASEAN Plus Three(APT)Summit,and the 18th East Asia Summit,saying,“China is ready to work with ASEAN countries to stay true to the original aspiration of unity and self-improvement and uphold the spirit of winwin cooperation so as to build a common home of peace,tranquility,prosperity,beauty,and friendship,”in his address at the 26th China-ASEAN Summit.

DRIVERS OF CHINA-ASEAN COOPERATION ON THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

Digital governance and transformation has become a hot topic worldwide.In recent years,ASEAN has created another economic miracle on the back of the 20-year global digital economy development miracle.In 2021,the digital economy in Southeast Asia reached US$174 billion in gross merchandise value,which is expected to rise to a staggering US$1 trillion by 2030.