JAKARTA, March 5 -- ASEAN and China reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen their Strategic Partnership as both sides celebrate the 30th anniversary of the relations this year. This was stressed at the 22nd ASEAN-China Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting held via video conference, today.

A series of commemorative activities will be held this year, including the plan to convene a commemorative summit and the issuance of a joint statement at the summit aimed at further strengthening the partnership.

This year has also been designated as the ASEAN-China Year of Sustainable Development Cooperation. Various activities will be conducted throughout the year to enhance cooperation in areas such as climate change impact mitigation,...