Stronger ASEAN ties

Premier Wen Jiabao started an official visit to two Asian nations on Wednesday. It is his first official visit to Indonesia and his second in six years to Malaysia.

The trip speaks volumes about China's efforts to cement friendship and expand cooperation with its Asian neighbors.

As both countries are important members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Wen's tour will also contribute to closer China-ASEAN ties in an all-round way.