China and Asean must expand beyond traditional trade and promote digital cultural exchange, says Bricap


Belt and Road Initiative Caucus for Asia Pacific (BRICAP) president Tan Sri Ong Tee Keat delivering his keynote address at the Digital Lifestyle and China-ASEAN Cultural Exchanges Seminar in Universiti Malaya, on Thursday.

KUALA LUMPUR: Belt and Road Initiative Caucus for Asia Pacific (Bricap) president Tan Sri Ong Tee Keat said China and Asean countries must expand their focus beyond traditional trade in goods and promote a conducive environment for digital cultural exchange.

Speaking at a roundtable event themed "Digital Lifestyle and China-Asean Cultural Exchange" at Universiti Malaya on Thursday (Sept 19), Ong highlighted China's early development of its digital economy, noting it has gained significant experience and expertise, which it could share with its South-East Asian neighbours.

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