China and Asean aim to clinch free-trade deal upgrade led by EVs and e-commerce – SCMP: ‘The so-called version 3.0 upgrade to the deal would cover “megatrends of our time”, such as the digital economy and environmental protections, Hourn said.’

China eyes upgrading landmark Asean pact amid trade disputes with West

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are aiming to finish upgrades to their free-trade deal by the end of the year.