Hey there! Have you ever made a new friend who lives far away? 🌏 Well, that’s exactly what’s happening between China and countries in Southeast Asia! Countries like Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and more are teaming up with China to make the world a better place.
Joining Hands Across Cities 🤝
From Wednesday to Saturday, leaders and experts from 12 cities in 8 countries came together in a city called Nanning in China. They’re part of a big event called the Global Mayors Dialogue. Their goal? To make friends, share ideas, and work together on cool projects!
Building Amazing Things Together 🏗️🚄
Did you know they built a super-fast train in Indonesia? It’s called the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, and it helps people travel quickly between cities! 🚄 They also built new roads, airports, and ports in places like Cambodia and Laos. This makes it easier for people and goods to move around, which is super helpful.
Getting Ready for the Future 🚀
China and these countries are also updating an agreement called the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area. This means they can trade goods more easily, helping everyone’s economy grow. It’s like swapping your toys with friends but on a much bigger scale! 🧸➡️🎮
Friendship and Learning 🌟
2024 is going to be the China-ASEAN People-to-People Exchange Year! That means there will be lots of fun activities where people from different countries can meet and learn from each other. 🎉 They even have summer camps and education weeks planned, just for kids and teens like you!
Why Does This Matter to You? 🤔
When countries work together, they can solve big problems and make the world a happier place. Maybe someday, you’ll get to join an exchange program, travel to a new country, and make international friends! 🌐
So let’s cheer for cooperation and friendship! Who knows what amazing things we’ll build together next? 🎉
Reference(s):
China, ASEAN eye closer exchanges, economic cooperation between cities
cgtn.com
