(VOVworld) - The ASEAN-China Week opened in Beijing on Monday as part of activities to celebrate the 25th anniversary of China-ASEAN Dialogue Relations.

The event gathered ambassadors from the ten ASEAN member countries and a number of the host country’s officials.

Vietnamese Ambassador to China Dang Minh Khoi said that the relationship between the bloc and China has developed strongly over the past 25 years.

ASEAN is China’s third largest trade partner while China has been one of the leading partners of the bloc since 2009, he said.

Ambassador Khoi noted that the establishment of the ASEAN Community is a solid foundation for both sides to bring their relations to a new level.

At the opening ceremony, Secretary General of the ASEAN-China Centre Yang Xiuping said that the center will continue serving as a bridge to boost exchanges between the Chinese government and ASEAN members, actively contributing to the relations among the two sides’ people.

Within the framework of the week, which runs until Sunday, a series of activities are being organised, including seminars, forums, exhibitions, and cultural festivals.