The article highlights the robust economic ties between China and the ASEAN countries, with a focus on the booming trade in agricultural products, especially dried mangoes from Cambodia to China. Despite the global economic slowdown due to the pandemic, the bilateral trade has seen significant growth, reaching a historic high of 684.6 billion US dollars in 2020. The establishment of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) have been pivotal in fostering this growth. The article also emphasizes the strategic investment and collaboration between China and ASEAN, creating a strong industrial and economic nexus. The full impact of RCEP on strengthening this relationship and boosting regional economic recovery is anticipated.