Amid shifting global tides, the China-ASEAN relationship stands as a powerful model of regional cooperation, sustainable development and shared prosperity. From trade to food security, from the digital economy to climate resilience, this partnership is evolving beyond borders - shaping a community with a shared future. Ahead of President Xi's visit to three ASEAN countries, Ong Tee Keat, president of the Belt and Road Initiative Caucus for Asia Pacific, sheds light on the deeper story behind one of the world's most dynamic partnerships.