Beijing, March 5 -- The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China plans to intensify trade connectivity with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations over the next five years by expanding logistics corridors and rolling out additional policy support, local authorities have said.

Chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Wei Tao said Guangxi is building a high-standard connectivity corridor between China and ASEAN, offering shorter transit times, improved services and lower costs through an integrated network of road, sea, air and digital infrastructure.

China has remained ASEAN's largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years, while ASEAN has held the position as China's top trading partner for the past six years. Guan...