China-ASEAN Trade Grows 9.1%, Boosting Guangxi's Role

China-ASEAN trade grows 9.1%, boosting Guangxi's role

China's trade with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations continues to gather pace, with bilateral trade rising 9.1 percent in the first five months of the year, according to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs.

China introduces ASEAN visa for 11 nations to boost regional tourism

China has launched a visa program for the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and observer state East-Timor, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian announced at a press briefing on 3 June 2025. The ASEAN states are: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. According to Lin, China will issue the “ASEAN Visa” for business visitors who meet…

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China has unveiled a new multi-entry business visa targeted at ASEAN nationals. Officially launched on 3 June by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the so-called ASEAN visa allows eligible business professionals to enter China multiple times over a five-year period, with each stay lasting up to 180 days. This forward-looking visa initiative is designed to streamline business travel and deepen ties with Southeast Asia – one of the most dynamic econ…