Asean member state leaders and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (5th from left) before the start of the Asean-China summit on November 14, 2018. Photo: AFP
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For China, Asean is far more important than a mere ‘talking shop’
- Economically, politically and strategically, the Southeast Asian bloc has provided China a valuable seat at the table of regional diplomacy since becoming dialogue partners in 1996 ... but they’ve had their ups and downs
Asean member state leaders and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (5th from left) before the start of the Asean-China summit on November 14, 2018. Photo: AFP