Cooperation between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is set to move beyond trade and investment, a Chinese official said on Monday.

Beijing will enhance connections with the region through infrastructure and industrial upgrading and services, while further promoting trade and investment, said Yao Jian, director of the general office of the Ministry of Commerce.

Yao made the remarks ahead of the 10th China-ASEAN Expo and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, two high-profile events that commemorate the bilateral strategic partnership.