China backs trilateral synergy with Asean, Gulf nations for shared prosperity
KUALA LUMPUR: China is ready to work closely with Asean and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations to unlock a powerful driving force for shared growth and prosperity.
Highlighting that Asean, the GCC, and China collectively represent around one-quarter of the world's population and economic output, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said that their combined synergy could open up substantial development opportunities and generate significant economies of scale.
"China fully supports Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's proposal and is prepared to collaborate with Asean and the GCC to implement the Global Civilisation Initiative.
"Our aim is to promote a cultural renaissance and civilisational progress, and to build stronger consensus and momentum for peace and development.
"As President Xi Jinping has pointed out, the greatest strength that emerges from adversity is unity and synergy, and the most effective path is through concerted effort.
"In this spirit, China is ready to join hands with Asean and the GCC to harness the synergy where 'one plus one plus one is greater than three', providing strong momentum for our shared development and prosperity," he said in his opening address at the inaugural Asean-GCC-China Summit held today.
Li said that the three regions must remain committed to expanding regional openness and building a shared mega-market.
Such a market, he said, would enable more efficient circulation of resources, technology, and talent, while also facilitating smoother trade and investment flows — unlocking the full potential of open development.
"We must become a model of cooperation among regions at different stages of development. While our development paths differ, these differences are not obstacles, but rather opportunities for mutual complementarity," he added.
Li also said that China was willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies and enhance macroeconomic policy coordination with Asean and the GCC — founded on mutual respect and equality — to promote industrial cooperation and an effective division of labour.
He further called on Asean and GCC nations to transform each region's unique strengths into shared advantages and support one another in addressing emerging developmental challenges.
"In doing so, we can explore new models of international industrial and economic cooperation and foster a system that leverages each side's strengths, multiplies benefits, and ensures shared prosperity," he said.
Touching on the importance of cross-civilisational exchange, Li said the three regions — rich in cultural diversity — should serve as a model for harmonious engagement.
"We should deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges to lay a strong foundation for renewal. Through mutual understanding, we can manage our differences; through the meeting of minds, we can promote mutually beneficial cooperation.
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