Trillion-Dollar Alliance: ASEAN, GCC, and China's Economic Powerhouse Emerges

ASEAN, GCC, and China's Combined Economic Might Reaches USD 24.87 Trillion: Summit Highlights Future Collaboration. Kuala Lumpur hosted the ASEAN-GCC-China summit on May 27, 2025, showcasing the combined economic strength of these three regional powerhouses. Their collective GDP reached a staggering USD 24.87 trillion, with a combined population exceeding 2.15 billion people. The summit focused on strategies to leverage this combined economic power for mutual benefit. "This indicates immense existing linkages and substantial untapped potential," stated a speaker at the summit. The collaboration aims to synergize markets, deepen innovation, and promote cross-regional investment. The long-standing partnerships between these entities are expected to strengthen further, paving the way for a more connected, resilient, and prosperous future. The event concluded with a shared sense of optimism and a commitment to continued collaboration.