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China and ASEAN, hit by U.S. tariffs, sign upgraded free trade pact

ASEAN and China have upgraded their free trade agreement. The new deal includes digital and green economy sectors. This move strengthens economic ties between the bloc and China. Bilateral trade reached $771 billion last year. China seeks to boost engagement with ASEAN. The upgraded agreement was signed at a summit in Malaysia. Negotiations concluded in May this year.