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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Xinhua Silk Road: RCEP accelerates regional development and boosts local cooperation, official
BEIJING, June 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has not only become an "accelerator" and "stabilizer" for regional development but also brought unprecedented opportunities for local cooperation, Shi Zhongjun, secretary-general of the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC), said in a recent interview at the sidelines of the 2025 RCEP Local Governments and Friendship Cities Cooperation (Huangshan) Forum held on June 5 in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. In this regard, Anhui Province boasts evident advantages in fields such as green economy and digital economy development, with strong accumulation of technical expertise that matches the development needs of Southeast Asian countries, Shi noted, mentioning strong willingness expressed by Southeast Asian countries during the event to strengthen cooperation with Anhui in the fields such as new energy industries and talent cultivation. The implementation of RCEP has greatly enhanced trade facilitation within the region. Also, more detailed and transparent investment rules have deepened the liberalization of investment, creating vast opportunities for mutual investment, Shi noted, highlighting RCEP's role in strengthening the resilience and connectivity of regional industrial and supply chains amid global economic uncertainties and other challenges. Shi pointed out that RCEP also benefited cooperation among local governments. Through trade and investment facilitation measures, RCEP has directly boosted local economic and trade links and created opportunities for multi-level and wide-ranging exchanges and cooperation. Covering multiple dimensions such as education, science and technology, culture, and tourism, RCEP has built new platforms for local people-to-people exchanges. Shi emphasized that RCEP had played the key role of a regional economic "stabilizer" by deepening economic and trade cooperation, enhancing the resilience of industrial and supply chains, and expanding cooperation in emerging fields. The ACC will continue to be committed to promoting comprehensive and pragmatic cooperation while sharing new opportunities for regional prosperity and development, Shi said. Original link: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Xinhua Silk Road Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Malaysian Reserve
3 days ago
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- Malaysian Reserve
Xinhua Silk Road: Int'l forum on RCEP local gov't, sister city cooperation opens in E. China's Huangshan
BEIJING, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 RCEP Local Governments and Friendship Cities Cooperation (Huangshan) Forum opened on Thursday in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. Co-hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and People's Government of Anhui Province, the forum gathered some 300 delegates from Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries to discuss regional cooperation in economy, culture, and sister-city ties under the theme 'Regional Partnership for Common Development'. During the forum, Anhui forged sister province ties with Cambodia's Preah Sihanouk Province and strengthened ties with South Korea's Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. The Huangshan Initiative launched the RCEP World Heritage Sites Cooperation Alliance. Ten deals covering investment, trade, and cultural exchanges were signed. In addition, the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation released the 'RCEP Regional Cooperation Development Report 2025,' detailing the pact's implementation results and offering forward-looking cooperation suggestions. Bhokin Bhalakula, president of Thai-Chinese Culture and Economy Association, noted fruitful cooperation under RCEP, including the China–Thailand railway and projects in smart grids and solar PV systems. He proposed building innovative demonstration zones and youth entrepreneurship platforms. Shi Zhongjun, Secretary-General of the ASEAN-China Centre, said RCEP stabilizes the Asia-Pacific economy and injects certainty into global economy. He called for expanded cooperation in digital and green economies, and deeper integration in standards and rules. Multiple sessions were also held, including dialogues on new energy vehicles, photovoltaic supply chains, youth business leaders, agricultural products, e-commerce and overseas Chinese businesses as well as cultural tours. Data showed that Anhui's trade with other RCEP members hit 208.54 billion yuan (about 29.05 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, up 17.3 percent from that in 2021,accounting for 25 percent of the province's total foreign trade. Trade reached 75.38 billion yuan (approximately 10.5 billion U.S. dollars) in the first four months of 2025, rising 22.8 percent year on year. Since taking effect, the RCEP has spurred regional growth through tariff cuts, streamlined customs clearance, and trade facilitation. Original link:
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Xinhua Silk Road: Int'l forum on RCEP local gov't, sister city cooperation opens in E. China's Huangshan
BEIJING, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 RCEP Local Governments and Friendship Cities Cooperation (Huangshan) Forum opened on Thursday in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. Co-hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and People's Government of Anhui Province, the forum gathered some 300 delegates from Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries to discuss regional cooperation in economy, culture, and sister-city ties under the theme "Regional Partnership for Common Development". During the forum, Anhui forged sister province ties with Cambodia's Preah Sihanouk Province and strengthened ties with South Korea's Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. The Huangshan Initiative launched the RCEP World Heritage Sites Cooperation Alliance. Ten deals covering investment, trade, and cultural exchanges were signed. In addition, the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation released the "RCEP Regional Cooperation Development Report 2025," detailing the pact's implementation results and offering forward-looking cooperation suggestions. Bhokin Bhalakula, president of Thai-Chinese Culture and Economy Association, noted fruitful cooperation under RCEP, including the China-Thailand railway and projects in smart grids and solar PV systems. He proposed building innovative demonstration zones and youth entrepreneurship platforms. Shi Zhongjun, Secretary-General of the ASEAN-China Centre, said RCEP stabilizes the Asia-Pacific economy and injects certainty into global economy. He called for expanded cooperation in digital and green economies, and deeper integration in standards and rules. Multiple sessions were also held, including dialogues on new energy vehicles, photovoltaic supply chains, youth business leaders, agricultural products, e-commerce and overseas Chinese businesses as well as cultural tours. Data showed that Anhui's trade with other RCEP members hit 208.54 billion yuan (about 29.05 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, up 17.3 percent from that in 2021,accounting for 25 percent of the province's total foreign trade. Trade reached 75.38 billion yuan (approximately 10.5 billion U.S. dollars) in the first four months of 2025, rising 22.8 percent year on year. Since taking effect, the RCEP has spurred regional growth through tariff cuts, streamlined customs clearance, and trade facilitation. Original link: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Xinhua Silk Road Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Korea Herald
29-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
2025 Shandong High-quality Cultural and Tourism Industry Development Conference Opens in Dezhou
DEZHOU, China, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Dezhou Daily and Shandong Publicity: The 2025 Shandong High-quality Cultural and Tourism Industry Development Conference was officially launched on the evening of April 24 in Dezhou, Shandong Province, China. Hosted by the Shandong Provincial Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) and the Shandong Provincial Government, the event was co-organized by the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and the CPC Dezhou Municipal Committee and Municipal Government. This year's conference marked a significant milestone with its first international expansion, featuring concurrent sessions and promotional meetings in Singapore. Themed "Hospitable Shandong, Virtue Across the World," the conference focused on stimulating domestic travel demand and encouraging visitor spending, with the goal of creating a distinctive, innovative, and immersive cultural tourism experience. The event welcomed a distinguished roster of attendees, including Liu Shijun, Executive Director of the UN Tourism, Shi Zhongjun, Secretary-General of the ASEAN-China Centre, ambassadors stationed in China, senior officials from Shandong Province, and representatives from industry associations, businesses, and media outlets. To boost inbound tourism, Shandong Province is introducing a comprehensive package of initiatives, including enhanced policy support, expanded international partnerships, and targeted overseas marketing strategies. The province is pursuing expedited one-hour customs clearance for inbound travelers, enabling 24-hour international transit without inspection, and broadening its global connectivity with the launch of eight new international air routes and the annual sailing of 30 international cruises.
