Li calls for building East Asia community

China called for joint efforts to advance construction of an East Asia economic community for regional integration and common development on Tuesday in Manila.

Premier Li Keqiang, addressing the 20th ASEAN-China, Japan and Republic of Korea (10+3) leaders' meeting, said it is a strategic goal of 10+3 cooperation to build such a community. It also meets the long-term, fundamental interests of the region's people, he said.

Over the past two decades, Li said, 10+3 cooperation has become one of the most remarkable achievements in Asia, contributing to regional peace and development.