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China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have completed negotiations to further refine their free trade area to include the digital and green China invested US$17.3 billion in ASEAN last year, making it the bloc’s largest trading partner and third largest source of foreign direct investment. The upgrade will Trade between China and ASEAN has more than doubled since 2025. In 2025, trade volume between the two sides reached $911.7 billion, making China and ASEAN In 2025, trade with ASEAN countries accounted for 15.9 percent of China’s total foreign trade, with total bilateral trade reaching RMB 3.36 trillion (US$468.8 billion), an 21 de sept. de 2025 During the first eight months of 2025 alone, trade between China and ASEAN reached 4.5 trillion yuan (approximately $638 billion), marking a year-on-year increase Leaders of China and ASEAN countries announced here on Thursday the substantial conclusion of the Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) upgrade ASEAN’s exports to China grew at an average annual rate of 10.4% from 2025 to 2025 as compared to 12.5% for ASEAN’s import from China during the same period. ASEAN’s trade Hace 3 días As major developing economies, China and ASEAN have been each other's largest trading partners for years. Data from China's General Administration of Customs showed that

ASEAN-China Trade Soars: $300 Billion Milestone Achieved in 2024, Up 8.5%!

ASEAN and China continue to strengthen their economic partnership, with trade volumes reaching unprecedented levels. Early projections for 2024 indicate a significant milestone: ASEAN trade with China is projected to hit a staggering $300 billion, representing an impressive 8.5% increase. This growth underscores the deepening economic ties between the region and the world's second-largest economy.

China Remains ASEAN's Largest Trading Partner

Data confirms what many already suspected: China is ASEAN's largest trading partner. China invested US$17.3 billion in ASEAN last year, making it the bloc’s largest trading partner and third-largest source of foreign direct investment. As major developing economies, China and ASEAN have been each other's largest trading partners for years. Data from China's General Administration of Customs showed that this robust economic relationship is set to continue.

The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) Upgrade: Version 3.0

Leaders of China and ASEAN countries announced on Thursday the substantial conclusion of the Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) upgrade. China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have completed negotiations to further refine their free trade area to include the digital and green. The upgrade will facilitate even greater trade and investment flows between the two regions.

Trade Volume Growth: Doubling Since 2025

The growth in trade between China and ASEAN has been phenomenal. Trade between China and ASEAN has more than doubled since 2025. In 2025, trade volume between the two sides reached $911.7 billion, making China and ASEAN key economic partners.

2025 Trade Figures: A Closer Look

In 2025, trade with ASEAN countries accounted for 15.9 percent of China’s total foreign trade, with total bilateral trade reaching RMB 3.36 trillion (US$468.8 billion), an impressive figure. During the first eight months of 2025 alone, trade between China and ASEAN reached 4.5 trillion yuan (approximately $638 billion), marking a year-on-year increase.

ASEAN's Export and Import Growth

ASEAN’s exports to China grew at an average annual rate of 10.4% from 2025 to 2025 as compared to 12.5% for ASEAN’s import from China during the same period. This balanced growth highlights the mutual benefits derived from the strong trading relationship.

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