These include the
enactment of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the
operation of the China-Laos Railway, the New International Land-Sea Trade
Corridor (ILSTC), and enhancements in e-commerce and cross-border cold-chain
logistics, supported by China's customs clearance policies.
Journalists from People's
Daily explored Chanthaburi province in Thailand, known for its fruit
production, and various points of import and trading within China, tracking
ASEAN fruits from their origin to Chinese consumers. In Chanthaburi, a visit to a mangosteen orchard highlighted the
region's rich fruit cultivation heritage, with over 70 century-old trees. The
Thai Mangosteen Association, representing over 1,000 farmers, emphasized the
Chinese market's role in the sector's growth.
At a local mangosteen
processing facility, the preparation of fruits for export to China was
observed, underscoring the significant demand in China for ASEAN fruits. The
development of the fruit industry in eastern Thailand, including Chanthaburi,
Rayong, and Trat provinces, has not only
increased local employment but also improved living standards, contributing to
the region's economic and social development