On November 22, the summit commemorating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of China ASEAN dialogue relations was held. In an exclusive interview with our reporter, ASEAN Secretary General Lin Yuhui said that after 30 years of development, ASEAN China relations have become one of the most dynamic, connotative and mutually beneficial relations in the dialogue partnership between ASEAN and China. Upgrading ASEAN China relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership is a new milestone in the history of bilateral relations. "The joint statement of the summit commemorating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of ASEAN China Dialogue Relations adopted this time provides a basis for promoting the vigorous development of bilateral relations and promoting regional peace, security, prosperity and sustainable development." "Since the establishment of dialogue relations in 1991, ASEAN China relations have developed comprehensively and rapidly, and cooperation in political security, economy and trade, social culture and other fields has been deepened." Lin Yuhui said that China is the first ASEAN dialogue partner to accede to the Treaty of friendship and cooperation in Southeast Asia, which has provided continuous support for the construction of ASEAN community, especially the development of regional economic integration. For example, he said, China has maintained the status of ASEAN's largest trading partner for many years, and is also the first non ASEAN country to approve the regional comprehensive economic partnership agreement. "ASEAN and China have fought the epidemic together, demonstrating the strength of unity and cooperation," said Lin Yuhui. Both ASEAN and China firmly practice multilateralism. Novel coronavirus pneumonia special meeting was held in Vientiane, Laos capital, facing the sudden outbreak. It stressed the need to strengthen cooperation and overcome difficulties. Novel coronavirus pneumonia and China's economic cooperation with the ASEAN were released in May last year. The two sides issued a joint statement on the fight against new crown pneumonia and enhanced trade cooperation. They reaffirmed the importance of maintaining market openness, eliminating unnecessary trade restrictions and creating a favorable trade and investment environment. So far, China has provided more than 360 million doses of newcrown vaccine and a large number of anti epidemic materials to the ten ASEAN countries. Lin Yuhui believes that the vaccine support and assistance provided by China have effectively assisted the anti epidemic work of ASEAN Member States. "Thank China for its contribution to ASEAN's response to the epidemic. China also actively supports ASEAN's establishment of an emergency medical material reserve, which we appreciate." Lin Yuhui said that ASEAN looks forward to China's continued support for regional recovery. "The continuous upgrading of ASEAN China relations is also reflected in the increasing interest of the people of both sides, including the younger generation, in exploring and understanding each other's culture. The cooperation between the two sides in new media, digital economy and other fields has also made great progress." Lin Yuhui said that the announcement of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between ASEAN and China reflects the current situation of the healthy development of ASEAN China relations, It will further strengthen and promote future cooperation between the two sides. Lin Yuhui said that ASEAN and China agreed that in the future, we need to strengthen cooperation in innovation, science and technology, digital economy, connectivity, smart city and new energy, so as to build a more sustainable and resilient beautiful home. Lin Yuhui believes that as one of the cornerstones of ASEAN China economic relations, ASEAN and China need to implement the ASEAN China free trade agreement and the upgrading protocol, and adhere to opening-up and development. In addition, strengthening connectivity within and outside the ASEAN region is very important to improve regional competitiveness. "Strengthening China's China ASEAN one belt, one road initiative" and the "2025 sides" initiative will help to build closer ASEAN China relations and improve the living standards of both peoples and create a better future, "Lin said. He hoped that ASEAN and China could deepen cooperation in education, tourism, human resources and technology exchange. Further strengthen people to people and cultural exchanges. In Lin Yuhui's view, open regionalism and multilateralism are important principles and frameworks for establishing international relations and cooperation. "Looking ahead, ASEAN will continue to work to promote close cooperation with all its partners, including China, and maintain regional peace, security and stability in accordance with universally recognized principles of international law." (outlook new era)