9 d. ago ‘Not mere pawns’ in big power rivalry: Asean asserts agency at Shangri

Asean defence chiefs emphasised individual agency at the Shangri-La Dialogue, after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called on Indo-Pacific allies to boost military spending and cooperation to counter what he called the “real” threat posed by China. Among them was Philippine Secretary of National Defence Gilberto Teodoro Jnr, who asserted that his country, a US treaty ally, was not a mere pawn with “no strategic agency”. Despite China’s pursuit of being a superpower, “we must not overemphasise...

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1 week 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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1 week ago Chinese premier returns to Beijing after official visit to Indonesia, ASEAN

Chinese premier returns to Beijing after official visit to Indonesia, ASEAN-China-GCC summit in Malaysia  Xinhua

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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...

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2 w. ago China aims to capitalize on U.S. tariff turmoil with new ASEAN

China aims to capitalize on U.S. tariff turmoil with new ASEAN-GCC forum  The Japan Times

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

Southeast Asia’s plans to grow its blue economy – especially its fisheries sector – will not be hindered by tensions in the South China Sea, according to a senior Asean official, despite warnings from observers that ongoing maritime disputes with China could threaten the region’s economic and environmental progress. Satvinder Singh, deputy secretary general of the Asean Economic Community, said disputes involving claimant states such as the Philippines and Vietnam would not hamper the bloc’s...

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2 w. ago Speech by H.E. Li Qiang Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China at the Opening Ceremony of The ASEAN

Speech by H.E. Li Qiang Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China at the Opening Ceremony of The ASEAN-China-GCC Economic Forum_Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States of America  中华人民共和国驻美利坚合众国大使馆

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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

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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

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2 w. ago China, ASEAN, Arab states hold 1st summit to bolster economic ties

China, ASEAN, Arab states hold 1st summit to bolster economic ties  Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.

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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

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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

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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...

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2 w. ago China in Focus as ASEAN Pushes Back on U.S. Tariffs at Kuala Lumpur Summit

China in Focus as ASEAN Pushes Back on U.S. Tariffs at Kuala Lumpur Summit  The China-Global South Project

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2 w. ago Goodbye Washington, hello Beijing; ASEAN turns to China, unites to fight US tariffs

Goodbye Washington, hello Beijing; ASEAN turns to China, unites to fight US tariffs  The Economic Times

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

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

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2 w. ago China strikes new Asean trade deal, Beijing rebukes parcel fees: SCMP daily highlights

From China and Asean updating their free trade pact to Beijing’s strong words on EU handling fees, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

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2 w. ago China, Asean finish talks to forge stronger free trade deal amid US tariff war threat

In a dig at Washington, Beijing warns against tariffs as it wraps up talks with a region that could face some of the world’s steepest duties.

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2 w. ago As US tariff threat looms, China ups ante with push for new Asean free trade deal

As US tariff threat looms, China ups ante with push for new Asean free trade deal  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago As US tariff threat looms, China ups ante with push for new Asean free

As US tariff threat looms, China ups ante with push for new Asean free-trade deal  South China Morning Post

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