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The role that China plays in Southeast Asia is absolutely important, said Bala Ramasamy, professor of Economics at China-Europe International Business School (CEIBS), during an interview with China News Network.
He added that with large middle-income populations, China is a very important market for ASEAN countries. The relationship between China and ASEAN is friendly, cooperative, and is helping each other grow, he believes.