China-ASEAN Economic and Trade Cooperation Survey Report: Investor Confidence and Outlook

November 2021

2021 is a year for China and ASEAN to inherit the past and open the future in economic and trade cooperation, and it also marks the 30th anniversary of China-ASEAN cooperative relations and prospects and the intensive promotion of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

Therefore, in order to demonstrate the significance of China-ASEAN economic and trade cooperation from the perspective of enterprises, and to help more governments, enterprises and investors understand the market’s confidence for bilateral economic and trade cooperation, PwC China along with the network agencies of PwC in the ASEAN region have launched a study into the confidence and prospects of China-ASEAN economic and trade collaboration on enterprises from China and ASEAN region, and then edited the main chapters of this report according to the results of the study.

The report summed up the analysis of China-ASEAN economic and trade cooperation enterprise confidence and outlook survey results, and selected Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam six major ASEAN countries respectively to elaborate the current situation and prospects of ASEAN-China economic and trade collaboration. In addition, in order to help readers understand RCEP, we have also briefly analysed the relevant impact, advantages, and core provisions of RCEP in the appendix.

We look forward to working with all of you, to seize current opportunities with a focus on ASEAN. And together, we can be builders, contributors and beneficiaries of the “Belt and Road” initiative!