Chinese President Xi Jinping chairs the Asean-China Special Summit. Photo: Xinhua
US playing catch-up to China after neglecting Asean: report
- By maintaining its presence and participation, the US can help prevent regional forums being dominated by China, says report by United States Studies Centre
- While US influence has waned, China has been courting the region, helping it to maximise its influence and set the agenda
Chinese President Xi Jinping chairs the Asean-China Special Summit. Photo: Xinhua