Investment in ASEAN sought

Companies in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, are being encouraged to cooperate on infrastructure projects in member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

It is part of an effort by local authorities to boost interest in the "21st Century Maritime Silk Road", the city's mayor said on Friday.

Chen Jianhua said Guangzhou will work to increase maritime routes and flights to ASEAN cities to develop closer bilateral ties.