Source: CCTV.com

10-29-2007 10:12

Chinese Vice Premier Zeng Peiyan (C) visits the Nanning International Exhibition Center prior to the opening of the 4th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 28, 2008. The 4-day expo started here on Sunday, attracting a large number of participants from China and ASEAN countries. (Xinhua Photo)

Cooperation in transportation is a major factor in trade and economic development in China and countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, according to Chinese Vice Premier Zeng Peiyan said in Nanning on Sunday.

During a meeting with transportation ministers from the ten ASEAN countries, Zeng said China and the ASEAN have achieved substantial progress in their cooperation in shipping, maritime affairs, road traffic, inner river shipping, air traffic and railways. This contributed to the rapid growth in trade between China and ASEAN countries.

Statistics show trade between China and the ASEAN surpassed 160 billion U.S. dollars in 2006, a rise of 20 times compared with 15 years ago when China and the ASEAN forged dialogue relations. Of the total, some 100 billion U.S. worth of goods were carried through ports and shipping.

 

Editor:XiongQu