China and Its Neighbors Team Up! ๐
Hey kids! Did you know that China is teaming up with its Southeast Asian neighbors to make the world a better place? ๐คฉ On Thursday, China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, met with ambassadors from 10 countries in a group called ASEAN (that’s short for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations!).
What is ASEAN? ๐ค
ASEAN is like a club of countries in Southeast Asia who work together on lots of things, like trade, peace, and friendship! Some of these countries include Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Working Together for Peace and Growth โจ
Minister Wang Yi said that China and ASEAN countries are good friends and neighbors. He wants everyone to keep working together to bring peace and happiness to the region and the whole world! ๐
Big Ideas for the Future ๐ก
China and the ASEAN countries talked about some cool ideas, like:
- Making sure everyone can grow and modernize together ๐
- Building a fair world where all countries help each other ๐ค
- Working on projects like green energy, digital technology, and more! ๐ฟ๐ป
A Special Year! ๐
This year is extra special because it’s an important anniversary for China and many ASEAN countries. They are celebrating many years of friendship! ๐ฅณ
Looking Ahead ๐
Both China and the ASEAN countries are excited to keep working together. They hope to build stronger connections and make amazing things happen for everyone! Isn’t it great when countries team up to help the world? ๐
Reference(s):
Wang Yi calls for sound, sustainable development of China-ASEAN ties
cgtn.com