ASEAN, China, and Gulf Cooperation Council Hold Trilateral Summit to Strengthen Economic Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) inaugurated a trilateral summit with China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on May 27, 2025, aiming to strengthen economic cooperation amid escalating global trade tensions.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the combined economic potential of ASEAN, GCC, and China, noting their collective GDP of nearly $25 trillion and a consumer base exceeding 2 billion people.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized the mutual benefits of enhanced economic ties and regional stability.

The GCC, comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, is already ASEAN’s seventh-largest trade partner, with trade totaling $130.7 billion in 2023.

This summit reflects China's strategic efforts to bolster alliances in the region amid its ongoing trade rivalry with the U.S.

The trilateral summit underscores the strategic importance of uniting ASEAN, China, and the GCC to enhance economic resilience and regional stability amid shifting global trade dynamics.

The summit's outcomes may have far-reaching implications for regional stability, economic growth, and the global trade landscape.

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