Amid a new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation, Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called on Asean and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to jointly pioneer core sectors of trilateral development, including cooperation in high-tech industries, while safeguarding industrial and supply chains.

Speaking at the Asean-GCC-China Economic Forum yesterday, Li highlighted the rising challenges of protectionism and unilateralism, stressing that the three regions must steadfastly promote openness and eliminate hostility to unlock broader market opportunities.