In 2023，the development of China ASEAN relations is still different from other regions in the world. Political mutual trust continues to increase，and Chinese leaders have conducted mutual visits or meetings with almost all leaders of ASEAN countries，military cooperation is unprecedentedly active，and the situation in the South China Sea remains generally stable. Cultural exchanges have fully resumed and new developments have emerged. Economic and trade relations have both ups and downs. While mutual investment and cooperation continue to increase，bilateral trade has shown a slight decline after years of rapid growth. In 2024，China and the vast majority of ASEAN countries will continue to promote bilateral good neighborly relations. However，China and ASEAN need to work together in two aspects. Firstly，they need to take effective measures to promote mutual trade from negative growth to positive growth. Secondly，they need to prevent foreign forces led by the United States from attracting the Philippines to cause trouble in the South China Sea，make every effort to control differences，and maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea and the region.