"The partnership with China has become the most vigorous and dynamic one among the relations of ASEAN with its dialogue partners. The past 25 years witnessed rich fruits borne by China-ASEAN practical cooperation to mutual benefit," he said during the Reception to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of ASEAN-China Dialog Relations at Ciputra Artpreneur Theater in Jakarta, on Monday (7/11/2016).
"China-ASEAN partnership has transcended the scope of bilateral relations and become the backbone force in promoting regional peace and stability. It is our shared mission to steer a steady course for China-ASEAN friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation," he continued.
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The event was also attended by ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh. After the reception, Xu invited the guests to watch the Gala Performance to Celebrate 25 Years of Friendship and Cooperation.
"Cultural and artistic exchanges and tourism cooperation act as supporting pillars for China-ASEAN relations. With 2017 to be possibly designated as China-ASEAN Year of Tourism Cooperation, I am looking forward to more Chinese tourists visiting Southeast Asian countries," he elaborated.
Several Chinese and ASEAN artists took part in the gala performance including a delegation from the Guangxi Arts Institute and Krida Budaya dance group from the University of Indonesia.
ASEAN-China people-to-people exchange rocketed from 3.87 million person times in 2003 to 23 million last year. Currently, 180,000 exchange students are studying in China and ASEAN countries.
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