China-ASEAN dialogue relations have gone through an extraordinary journey over the past three decades. These 30 years have witnessed intensive development of economic globalization and profound changes in the international landscape.
On the morning of November 22, 2021, President Xi Jinping attended and chaired the Special Summit to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of China-ASEAN Dialogue Relations in Beijing via video link. China and ASEAN officially announced the establishment of a China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
President Xi Jinping called for efforts to continue promoting the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) through joint efforts on Nov 19.
On November 20, 2021, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, upon invitation, delivered video remarks titled "Opposing Division Through Solidarity, Promoting Development Through Cooperation" at the Global Town Hall on "Managing Competition, Conflict, and Cooperation in a Pandemic World".
On November 18, 2021, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone conversation with new Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi.
On the evening of November 16, 2021, Premier Li Keqiang attended the World Economic Forum Special Virtual Dialogue with Global Business Leaders, delivered remarks and had discussions with representatives of business leaders at the Great Hall of the People. The dialogue, held via video link, was chaired by Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum Klaus Schwab, and attended by nearly 400 entrepreneurs from over 40 countries.
On November 17, 2021, President Xi Jinping had a phone conversation with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
On the morning of 16 November, President Xi Jinping had a virtual meeting with US President Joe Biden. The two sides had thorough and in-depth communication and exchanges on issues of strategic, overarching and fundamental importance shaping the development of China-US relations and on important issues of mutual interest.