The four-day negotiations are being held in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province.
Efforts will be made to enhance ASEAN-China cooperation in digital and green economy and in supply and industrial chains, Chinese vice commerce minister Wang Shouwen recently told delegates at the third round of negotiations on Version 3.0 of China-ASEAN Free Trade Area in Kunming.
This version will further upgrade the comprehensive strategic partnership.
China is prepared to work with ASEAN countries to jointly improve the level of open cooperation in Version 3.0 China-ASEAN FTA, and build an inclusive, modern, comprehensive and mutually beneficial agreement, said Wang.
This version will further upgrade the comprehensive strategic partnership between both sides, he was quoted as saying by official Chinese media outlets.
About 370 government officials from both sides attended the negotiations.
The official launch of the negotiations was announced in November last year.
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