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中歐國際工商學院經濟學教授芮博瀾(Dr. Bala Ramasamy)接受中新網專訪時表示，中國對東南亞的發展發揮著極為重要的作用。依托龐大的中等收入群體，中國成為東南亞重要的消費市場。他認為，中國和東盟之間的關系是友好合作、互助共贏的。(趙麗)
The role that China plays in Southeast Asia is absolutely important, said Bala Ramasamy, professor of Economics at China-Europe International Business School (CEIBS), during an interview with China News Network.
He added that with large middle-income populations, China is a very important market for ASEAN countries. The relationship between China and ASEAN is friendly,cooperative, and is helping each other grow, he believes.
