Chinese government news outlet People’s Daily reported that China and ASEAN member states are deepening cooperation in digital payments, e-commerce, AI, and supply-chain networks under an upgraded Free Trade Agreement, the “FTA 3.0 Protocol.”
The Thai central bank has integrated the country’s PromptPay system with major Chinese mobile payment platforms, including Alipay and WeChat Pay, enabling seamless QR-code payments for Chinese visitors. Huawei Cloud has “enhanced local transaction stability,” while Thai hospitals have begun using AI-powered translation tools to better serve Chinese-speaking patients.
Singapore has rolled out an AI travel assistant, offering itineraries in Chinese. China and Malaysia have jointly launched an AI-focused training academy integrating big data and generative AI into workforce development. Meanwhile, JD Logistics has established a major supply hub in Malaysia and is expanding its services into Vietnam.
Industrial cooperation is also strengthening, People’s Daily reports. China-ASEAN automotive collaboration now spans raw materials, production, and sales, “supported by unified standards and regional logistics networks.” At the border, China and Vietnam are building a smart port at Youyi Pass, “enabling 24-hour, zero-wait customs clearance to further streamline trade flows.”
Source: People’s Daily, December 3, 2025
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