The next phase of Asean-China economic cooperation must be driven by strategic technological collaboration, sustainable growth and human capital development, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.br br In his opening address at the China Conference Southeast Asia 2025 on Monday (Feb 17), the Prime Minister emphasised that as global economic dynamics evolve, Asean's engagement with China must also adapt to new challenges and opportunities.br br He stressed the importance of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into regional supply chains, ensuring that Asean remains at the forefront of the digital economy.