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In the international division of labor, Asian countries act as important suppliers of agricultural products and mining industry products. The region's role in the export of electrical engineering, radio electronics, and automotive products is increasing.
The intensive involvement of many Asian countries in the global community is facilitated by their advantageous transport-geographical position on maritime routes connecting Europe and America with the Pacific Ocean basin.
The transformation of the foreign economic complexes of Asian countries in recent decades is influenced by various factors such as globalization, technological progress, changes in economic policy, and geopolitical shifts.
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- Export growth, import substitution:
Many Asian countries, such as China, Japan, South Korea, and India, are actively developing their manufacturing capacity and export sector. They are becoming important players in the global market, competing with traditional leaders such as the USA and the countries of the European Union.
- Regional integration:
Asian countries are actively cooperating within regional organizations and agreements such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Comprehensive Regional Economic Partnership (RCEP), etc. These initiatives contribute to increasing trade volumes and reducing customs barriers.
A little information about these organizations using RCEP as an example
The "Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership" (RCEP) is a free trade agreement that encompasses 2.2 billion people and about one-third of the world's economic output. It is supported by China, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Myanmar, Brunei, Laos, Cambodia, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and New Zealand.
Through this document, the countries agreed to reduce tariffs and establish common trade rules for all participants in the agreement. The agreements concern trade, services, investments, e-commerce, telecommunications, and copyright.
According to experts, the agreement will promote economic integration in the Asia-Pacific region and counteract protectionist trends. Moreover, this pact is a significant success for Beijing amid the ongoing trade war with the USA.
Before the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, RCEP countries accounted for 29 percent of global trade volumeβslightly less than the EU, which accounted for 33 percent. Now, experts expect the share of the RCEP community to increase.
- Technological transformation:
Asian countries, especially China and Japan, are becoming centers of innovation and development in areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, electric vehicles, solar energy, and others. This contributes to the growth of high-tech goods exports.
- Economic diversification:
Many Asian countries are actively developing their economies, seeking new sectors for growth and diversification. For example, Singapore has become a leader in the financial sector and business services, while Vietnam attracts foreign investment in light industry and electronics.
- Geopolitical shifts:
Regional conflicts and tensions, such as the dispute between China and Japan over territorial issues, can affect the foreign economic relations of countries. Additionally, the growing role of China as a global economic and political player has a significant impact on the economic strategies of other Asian countries.
Overall, the transformation of the foreign economic complexes of Asian countries is moving towards greater integration into the global economy, the development of new technologies, and the search for new paths of economic growth.
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