Regional ties to enter 'diamond decade'

Vice-premier on hand to kick off 11th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning

China upped its commitment to strengthen ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, seeking to bring bilateral relations into a new "diamond decade".

Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli on Tuesday made six proposals, including expanding the China-ASEAN free-trade agreement, strengthening political mutual trust and maritime cooperation, and boosting student exchanges.