in Nanyang. Shelley Why is the European Union speeding up its approach to Southeast Asia?/Dras.. Sun Tianmei.
When German Chancellor Mertz visited Singapore on October 27, he called on the middle powers in Europe and Asia to strengthen cooperation in the economy, trade, science and technology, and security. He also called on the EU and members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to promote large-scale trade agreements between regions, with the long-term goal of reaching a free trade agreement with ASEAN.