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

China is pushing to forge a powerful new economic bloc with countries across Southeast Asia and the Middle East to counteract rising US protectionism, with some analysts suggesting a prototype for an “Asian Union” may be taking shape. Premier Li Qiang attended the opening of a new forum bringing together leaders from China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Tuesday, where he remarked that the current global tensions offered an...

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2 w. ago China, Asean, Gulf states deliver ‘elaborate’ message on economic, energy ties

China, Southeast Asian nations and six Gulf states have pledged to foster closer cooperation with a strong emphasis on economic integration and energy collaboration, marking a milestone in enhancing tripartite alignment to tackle regional and global challenges. In a comprehensive joint statement, leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China reaffirmed their commitment to a rules-based multilateral trading system and economic...

Economics

2 w. ago China's premier tells ASEAN, Gulf nations to remove trade barriers

China's premier tells ASEAN, Gulf nations to remove trade barriers  Reuters

Politics

2 w. ago ASEAN opens summit with Persian Gulf nations and China as U.S. threatens tariffs

ASEAN opens summit with Persian Gulf nations and China as U.S. threatens tariffs  Washington Times

Politics

2 w. ago China’s Premier Courts Asean, Gulf States as Trump Tariffs Bite

China’s Premier Courts Asean, Gulf States as Trump Tariffs Bite  Bloomberg.com

Politics

2 w. ago ASEAN opens summit with Gulf nations and China amid US tariffs threat

ASEAN opens summit with Gulf nations and China amid US tariffs threat  morningsun.net

Politics

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

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday urged Asean and Gulf state leaders to increase cooperation with Beijing, his call coming at a time when China is seeking to strengthen global economic ties amid intractable trade tensions with the US. Addressing the inaugural summit involving China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Li said that the three sides could create a “vibrant economic circle” through deeper exchanges to benefit each nation as well as...

Economics