# China, ASEAN deepen cooperation as strategic partnership marks fifth anniversary: FM spokesperson

https://mins.news/en/item/62131

- China News Service, 2026-09-17 01:53 UTC
- Politics
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-09-17/detail-ihfkhtke4051256.shtml

> The Chinese Foreign Ministry says China and ASEAN have pursued productive practical cooperation across various fields and strengthened economic and trade ties during the fifth anniversary year of their comprehensive strategic partnership. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China is ready to use the China-ASEAN Expo and Business and Investment Summit to unlock further cooperation and build a closer community with a shared future.

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