Guangxi set to boost ties with ASEAN

China has announced it will build the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region into a financial opening-up gateway to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Guangxi will become the channel facilitating economic and financial cooperation between China and ASEAN members after five years of development, according to the plan released by the People's Bank of China, the central bank, and 12 other departments on Friday.

Located in South China, Guangxi adjoins the ASEAN region, and has close cultural and commercial relationships with the association's members, the development plan said.