New regional centre strengthens China-Asean economic link

Hainan Daily Press Group Deputy Editor-in Chief, Niu Xiaomin (3rd from left) and Bernama Chairman, Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai launching the Hainan International Media Centre. Looking on is (from left) Nanyang Siang Pau, Editor-in-Chief Evie Loh, Kwong Wah Yit Poh, Executive Editor-in-Chief Tee Hor Yean, Dr.Pua Eng Teck and Datuk George Yong Ket How.—SAMUEL ONG/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to strengthen China–Asean ties gained momentum following the opening of Hainan International Media Centre (HIMC)'s regional hub for Asean here.

The centre serves as a bridge to engage with the Southeast Asia region to develop an international land-sea trade corridor.