<a href=’http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2014-08/27/c_126921254.htm’ target=’_blank’>ASEAN+3 countries maintain trade, investment momentum despite challenges: joint statement</a>

The joint statement was issued following the 17th Consultations between the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) and Economic Ministers of China, Japan and South Korea held as part of a series of related meetings of the 46th AEM.