00:00The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China have upgraded their existing free trade agreement.
00:06It's expected to cover the digital and green economy sectors and other new industries.
00:11This comes as Beijing moves to counter tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
00:15The new agreement was signed at the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia.
00:18Trade between China and the 11-member ASEAN region totaled $770 million last year.
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