China sneaks up on US in Asean economic ties

Asean and China issue statement on cooperation in production capacity; RCEP is viable alternative to TPP

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Published Wed, Sep 7, 2016 · 09:50 PM

Vientiane, Laos

CHINA managed to strengthen economic ties with the 10 Asean member states on Wednesday, while the United States - another major trading partner of the regional bloc - struggles to keep up with the pace.

Here on Wednesday, Asean states and China proclaimed to cooperate more on regional trade and investment, and to develop industrial capabilities.

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