China underscores commitment to upgrading FTA with ASEAN (2)

Li called for ASEAN businesses to invest in China and encouraged Chinese companies to invest in ASEAN railways and other infrastructure projects. Li said China-ASEAN transportation links will drive trade development.

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Trade Minister Niwatthamrong Boonsongpaisan, on behalf of the delegation, said ASEAN countries welcome China's proposal for an upgraded CAFTA and would like to work more closely with China on infrastructure cooperation and pave the way for future East Asian cooperation.