The Beijing Hour Chinese premier in Malaysia to attend first summit with ASEAN, Gulf countries
May 26, 2025
Chinese Premier Li Qiang discusses multilateral cooperation at the ASEAN-GCC Summit in Malaysia, emphasizing the Bandung Spirit. The podcast explores critical developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including a major prisoner swap. It highlights the fallout from the U.S. educational policies impacting international student enrollment, particularly at prestigious universities. Additionally, listeners learn about the pressing water crisis in Syria exacerbated by drought and energy issues, along with insights into ongoing geopolitical tensions and cultural exchanges.
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Power of ASEAN-China Cooperation
- ASEAN and China form a demographic and consumer powerhouse with over 2 billion people, a quarter of the global population.
- Their cooperation leverages China's industrial and technological strengths to accelerate ASEAN's modernization and digital transformation.
New Asia-Pacific Integration Path
- The first summit among China, ASEAN, and GCC creates a new platform for regional economic integration.
- It signals that Asia can manage its affairs and offer answers amidst global uncertainties.
Bandung Spirit in Action
- Premier Li Qiang, visiting Indonesia, emphasized peaceful coexistence and cooperation inspired by the Bandung Spirit.
- He pledged full support for Chinese enterprises and policy innovation amid external shocks.