Senior diplomats from China and Southeast Asian countries promised to "eliminate distractions" of territorial issues when they convened to discuss the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea on Sunday.
China has become the second-largest exporter to the Philippines, and the Philippines is looking to expand bilateral trade, said Philippine senior officials at a round-table dialogue with CEOs from China at the 10th CAEXPO on Tuesday.
Central Asia is currently going through a new phase of development based on multilateral mechanisms, with countries tapping potential for cooperation in transportation, energy and agriculture.
The leaders of China and Vietnam on Friday agreed to maintain frequent communication on maritime issues.
Talks establish fishery hotline
First official overseas trip by China's new foreign minister highlights promoting regional relations is diplomatic focus
Chinese Foreign Minister's first major task was to meet with senior ASEAN officials and he immediately linked the "Chinese Dream" to the "ASEAN Dream".
Defense ministers and senior defense officials from the 10 ASEAN countries, along with their Asia-Pacific neighbors, will meet here Thursday at the second ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus).
