China-ASEAN free trade area starts operation		China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) kicked off the world's largest free trade area (FTA) embracing developing countries Friday as businessmen and trucks loaded with vegetables and fruits thronged border markets.
	Trade booms in Chinese province bordering ASEAN member countries
	China, ASEAN trade ties to enter new stage as FTA established		The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) will be established as planned on Jan. 1, 2010, setting up a significant milestone in regional economic cooperation, Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang said.
	Sixth China-ASEAN Expo opens to embrace free trade area
	China, ASEAN to strengthen agricultural cooperation		China and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) pledged to enhance agricultural cooperation to help improve economic development and prevent food crisis.