FM reiterates nation's support to ASEAN against virus

State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated on Sunday China's support to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in their fight against COVID-19, saying Beijing is extending support to Indonesia to develop a regional center of COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

Wang told a news conference that China stands ready to develop an even closer community with a shared future with ASEAN as the two sides celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral dialogue relations this year.

China will continue to prioritize efforts to meet vaccine demand from ASEAN and further consolidate mutual beneficial cooperation and see that China's new development paradigm is better align with the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework, he said.