The graph shows the export within Asia is bigger than in the other regions. Despite political tensions in the region, the level of economic interconnections are very high in Asia. Growing trade and investment linkages in Asia help improve the region’s economic resilience to uncertainties in the global economic,  trade environment. Asia is leading a recovery in world trade that is helping the region to maintain strong growth momentum amid global economic turmoil. Asia’s continued integration and cooperation will underpin regional economic growth and financial resilience.