Think tank discusses strengthening China-ASEAN ties

May 14， 2022 （China Daily） — China-ASEAN relations have entered a new phase of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Hainan Free Trade Port， which aims to build an important gateway， is the strategic hub and intersection of China-ASEAN comprehensive cooperation. In this context， the China Institute for Reform and Development （CIRD） and relevant think tanks jointly initiated the ASEAN-Hainan Free Trade Port Think Tank Network. On May 13， the ASEAN-Hainan Free Trade Port Think Tank Network held its first work meeting. Representatives from think tanks in China and other countries in the region， including Indonesia， the Philippines， Vietnam， Singapore， Thailand， Malaysia and Cambodia， participated to exchange views on relevant work of the Network.