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China-Asean relations

China-Asean relations
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Global South

Is China’s promise of a new world order a self-serving power play?

As Beijing pitches its multipolar vision, wary potential partners may recalculate their hedges rather than shift alliances, experts say.

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China-South Korea relations

South Korea’s new leader faces tightrope act between China ties, US alliance

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Diplomacy

Opinion | Triangular diplomacy a risky play for rising powers in a multipolar world

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US-China relations

China lifts in public opinion around the world as US drops, survey data shows

Only Russia sees significant improvement in views of the US since Trump returned to presidency: US research firm.

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Several factors have contributed to a change in global sentiment towards China and the US detected in the Morning Consult survey, but the Trump administration’s tariff policies are among the strongest influences, according to the firm’s report. Photo: AP
Asean

Opinion | Asean-GCC-China summit signals a redrawing of trade away from the US

The partnership offers a chance to reduce US reliance through new supply chains, trade agreements and regional production in critical sectors.

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Science

China boosts Southeast Asian populations overlooked in Human Genome Project

Before China took a role in the research, fewer than 200 indigenous genomes from MSEA existed in global databases, according to Nature paper.

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US-China relations

‘Not mere pawns’ in big power rivalry: Asean asserts agency at Shangri-La forum

US warnings about China ‘threat’ unlikely to be fully endorsed by Asean, given spectre of steep tariffs under Trump, analyst says.

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Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr delivers his speech at the Shangri-la Dialogue Defence Summit, in Singapore on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Asean

Opinion | This moment in US-China rivalry is Asean’s chance to remake the bloc

Between a new trade deal with China and a potential audience with Trump, Asean has a chance to be the architect of a new regional order.

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Asean

Opinion | Beyond trade, Asean-GCC-China summit heralds Asia’s cultural renaissance

The recent meeting in Kuala Lumpur transcended economics and geopolitics, representing a pivotal moment of inter-civilisational engagement.

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Science

China doubles down on building cutting-edge telescopes in Thailand

13-metre Chiang Mai radio antenna and another being built in southern Thailand expected to aid GPS, climate research and quake forecasting.

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The 13-metre radio antenna has been jointly developed by the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory and the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand. Photo: Handout
United States

Editorial | Solidarity best in face of US tariff tensions

Amid global uncertainty, China is strengthening economic ties with other leading trading partners such as members of Asean and the Gulf states.

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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (right) gestures as he welcomes China’s Premier Li Qiang ahead of the Asean summit in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. Photo: handout
Vietnam

Can Vietnam navigate China’s Mekong ambitions and regional ties?

China’s Mekong River projects pose strategic and environmental challenges for Vietnam, threatening regional influence and vital agricultural resources.

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Asean

Can Asean overcome Trump’s tariffs and become fourth-largest economy by 2045?

As Asean aims to be the fourth-largest economy by 2045, it must tackle internal trade barriers, US tariffs and improve regional integration.

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US-China relations

‘Asian alliance’: how China is forging a new power centre amid the trade war

China is already deepening ties with Southeast Asia and Middle East, and may even be paving way for a powerful new ‘Asian Union’, analysts say.

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Leaders from China, Southeast Asia and the Gulf states pose for a photo at an inaugural forum bringing together the three sides in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
China-Middle East relations

China, Asean, Gulf states deliver ‘elaborate’ message on economic, energy ties

Meeting seen as effort to boost trade networks amid ‘volatile landscape’, touts economic integration, energy security and ‘grave concerns’ on Gaza.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended an inaugural three-way summit in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, calling it “a groundbreaking initiative” in cross-regional cooperation. Photo: EPA-EFE
Asean

South China Sea tensions ‘won’t stop’ Asean’s blue economy growth: official

Despite a senior Asean official’s confidence, observers warn ongoing disputes could impede sustainable growth and vital marine conservation.

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Asean

Malaysia’s Anwar urges Asean not to ‘sacrifice’ member states over US tariffs

His call at the Asean summit comes as the bloc agrees to widen trade links with the GCC and China to cushion the impact of US tariffs.

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US-China trade war

In Vietnam, exporters tune out Trump’s tariff riffs – and rush to replace the US

The US president’s latest comments are a good sign for textile makers in China and Vietnam. But businesses no longer believe a word he says.

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Vietnam has emerged as one of the world’s largest textile export hubs in recent years, but the trade has been thrown into uncertainty by US tariff policies. Photo: Reuters
Asean

China’s Li Qiang calls for ‘vibrant economic circle’ with Asean, Gulf states

First three-way summit sees Li highlight ‘historical opportunity’ to create global cooperation model based on free trade and investment.

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Indonesia

Indonesia’s Prabowo lauds China’s anti-colonialism record amid deepening ties

China’s leadership on the Gaza issue and anti-imperialist stance will help draw it closer to Indonesia and countries in Africa, analysts note.

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Asean

Now or never? Philippine’s Marcos urges Asean to fast track South China Sea code

Asean’s consensus-based approach is too weak to persuade a dominant China to agree to a code of conduct, experts say.

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A Chinese Coast Guard ship (left) uses a water cannon and sideswipes a Philippine fisheries vessel on a research mission near Sandy Cay in the disputed South China Sea on Wednesday. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard/AP
China travel

Back on track: China, Vietnam reopen railway line to support tourism boom

As Beijing expands visa-free travel, the route could also make it easier for international tourists to visit China, analysts say.

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Tourists take photos of a train passing through an old residential area in central Hanoi. Photo: AFP/Nhac Nguyen
Malaysia

Asean summit: Malaysia pushes for US to hold tariff talks with bloc

Bloc also launches Kuala Lumpur Declaration – a blueprint to develop the region through to 2045 – as Anwar warns of ‘unsettled’ international order.

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Mainland China

In Indonesia, Chinese premier urges multilateralism in face of protectionism

Chinese premier holds talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on second day of trip to Southeast Asia’s biggest economy.

US-China trade war

China minds, on guard against US, stress need for talks and regional cooperation

Regional cooperation deemed more vital than ever for China after Trump’s tariff barrage, as policy influencer warns that bowing to him will only bring more pressure.

Zhang Jun, former Chinese ambassador to the United Nations, speaks on Thursday at a forum held by the Centre for China and Globalisation in Beijing. Photo: Handout
Thailand

China and Thailand boost strategic ties with new military cooperation plans

Visit to Beijing by Thailand’s top defence official Songwit Noonpackdee is latest in a series of diplomatic activities with China.

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Troops pose in front of aircraft during the Falcon Strike drill in Thailand in July 2023. Photo: Facebook/ Royal Thai Air Force
Malaysia

My Take | From Russia with love: Anwar’s geopolitical play leaves a confusing trail

Recent diplomatic overtures have raised concern that Anwar is leaning too close to Russia and China in his bid to diversify Malaysia’s trade ties.

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Kuwait

Chinese premier set for joint meeting with Gulf and Southeast Asian states

Next week’s event, the first of its kind, offers Beijing a further opportunity to build support for its opposition to US tariffs.

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