[China ASEAN trade heats up in the first quarter]In the first quarter of 2026, the import and export freight volume at Youyiguan Port was 1.857 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 32.9%. The Beibu Gulf Port has completed a cargo throughput of 81.51 million tons. Thai durian can be cleared through ports in as fast as 3 hours, with over 200 new refrigerated containers added. The port realizes automated operations and promotes the coordinated development of the industrial chain.Editor/Gao Xue
Wang Yi met with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Baylamov during his attendance at the 7th CICA Summit in Baku. Both sides acknowledge the progress of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Armenia, explore cooperation in economic, trade, energy, and connectivity of the Middle Corridor, and exchange views on regional security and the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Editor/Min Jing
Ulaanbaatar held the groundbreaking ceremony for the China Mongolia Yuanshou Sports Center, attended by Mongolian President Khurilesukh, Chinese charg é d'affaires Cao Li, and others. This project is a Chinese free aid project, constructed by Shaanxi Construction Engineering Group, covering an area of 30000 square meters with a construction period of 48 months. It is expected to be completed in 2030 and will become a new landmark of China Mongolia friendly cooperation. Editor/Min Jing