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Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni presents the National Order of Independence -- Grand Collar to Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Editorial | Xi’s charm offensive in Southeast Asia is perfect foil to Trump

If trade war results in stronger relations between China and neighbours, it will be an outcome that Trump may have failed to anticipate.

Malaysia

Malay-speaking Chinese journalists become overnight sensation in Malaysia

Vietnam

Trump’s tariffs fuel China’s dream of railway link with Southeast Asia

Malaysia

China’s Xi ends Malaysia visit with jet, chip deals before heading to Cambodia

The Chinese president’s tour through Southeast Asia comes as Beijing seeks to position itself as the region’s most dependable trade partner.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) accompanied by Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (R) while walking towards an aircraft for departure at the Bunga Raya Complex in Sepang, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April 17. Xi departed to Cambodia after three day state visit to Malaysia. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China trade war

Xi calls for closer China-Asean trade ties to avoid the ‘law of the jungle’

Xi told Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Beijing was ready to upgrade its free-deal with the bloc in the face of Trump tariffs.

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Malaysia

Xi’s visit: Malaysia ‘stands with China’ amid US tariff threat, Anwar says

The two countries signed a raft of deals spanning AI, infrastructure and agriculture as both leaders spoke out in defence of open trade.

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South China Sea

South China Sea: can Malaysia deliver breakthrough in code of conduct talks?

Talks resumed in Manila earlier this month in search of a ‘substantive and effective’ framework to manage tensions in the disputed waterway.

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Philippine coastguard personnel look on as a China coastguard vessel blocks their way to a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea last year. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

China’s trade with Asia could plug hole left by US tariffs, economists say

Deeper, more expansive trade with neighbours could help offset damage to China’s GDP growth, according to economic surveillance office.

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US-China relations

Xi Jinping arrives in Malaysia as Trump tariffs push China closer to neighbours

Chinese leader hails ‘golden 50 years’ of ties as he lands in the country, where he is greeted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

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Malaysia

China’s Xi arrives in Malaysia as Asean grapples with Trump tariff threats

Chinese president will meet Malaysia’s king and prime minister, with visit expected to usher in a rush of deals and increased cooperation.

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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping as he arrives at Bunga Raya complex in Sepang, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday. Photo: EPA-EFE/Malaysia’s Department of Information
US-China trade war

China’s Xi urges solidarity in Vietnam meetings against US ‘unilateral bullying’

The Chinese leader was focused on the need to uphold the multilateral trading system in his remarks at the start of his Southeast Asia tour.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Vietnamese counterpart To Lam in Hanoi on Monday. Photo: Kyodo
US-China trade war

Chinese factories in Vietnam see ‘crazy’ surge in orders amid US tariff pause

US businesses are putting factories in Vietnam under pressure to front-load as many shipments as possible within the 90-day window.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | As Xi Jinping visits Malaysia, lessons from the Ming dynasty could be useful

Trump’s trade war and his imperialistic rhetoric should prompt the Global South to unite in favour of an approach that prioritises engagement.

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Malaysia

Malaysia to host China’s Xi as Asean seeks shelter from Trump tariff storm

Xi’s three-day visit to Malaysia will give local firms the chance to look for better access to China to offset potential tariff pain, analysts say.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in November 2024. Xi will be in Malaysia for a three-day visit starting on Tuesday. Photo: China Daily via Reuters
US-China relations

Could a ‘more focused’ US gain an edge over China in Indonesian tech contest?

Although Jakarta has close economic ties with Beijing, a report says the push to boost its hi-tech economy could present openings for American firms.

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Jakarta has long sought to balance its ties between the US and China. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

Is Trump’s tariff chaos encouraging China’s push for closer neighbourhood ties?

This week’s central party conference and the start of Xi’s regional tour on Monday point to ‘growing focus’ on the neighbours.

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US-Asean relations

Asean’s ‘illusion of solidarity’ splinters amid Trump’s tariff threats

While Malaysia calls for a united front, the reality is a race for bilateral deals, with Vietnam leading the charge – as China watches on.

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Defence

China’s defence chief to visit Vietnam for military exchange and joint patrol

The activities will coincide with Xi Jinping’s state visit to the Southeast Asian country as Beijing seeks to bolster regional ties.

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Defence Minister Dong Jun (centre), seen here at a security conference in Beijing last September, will visit Vietnam next week, marking his second trip to the country in four months. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

Xi Jinping to visit Southeast Asia as tariff war spurs China to strengthen ties

Foreign ministry confirms the Chinese leader will tour Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia in what will be his first foreign visits of the year.

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US-China trade war

China seeks to strengthen EU, Asean ties as US trade war escalates

China and European Union ready to engage on thorny issues such as electric vehicle imports as Trump’s tariff plans spark concerns.

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Asean

Trump’s tariffs: Asean urged to tap East Asia’s trillions in forex reserves

By diversifying its market investment sources, Asean can be less reliant on American capital, a former Malaysian central banker says.

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Asean nations should look to tap East Asia’s huge foreign exchange reserves to boost their stock markets, a former Malaysian central banker says. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

Explainer | How dependent are these 6 major Asian economies on the US market?

A Post review of official data determines share of exports from major Asian economies to the US, as a percentage of their national GDP.

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US President Donald Trump holds up a list of countries covered by his “reciprocal tariffs”, on April 2. Photo: TNS
Asean

Trump’s tariffs: Asean urged to explore trade diversification, tap FTAs

The call by analysts comes as Asean countries are among the hardest hit by US President Donald Trump’s universal tariffs.

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US-China trade war

‘Where can I go now?’: Chinese factories in Vietnam hammered by US tariffs

Chinese exporters flocked to Vietnam to avoid US tariffs aimed at China, but Vietnam is now also facing a steep rise in duties.

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South China Sea

South China Sea: is Beijing’s code of conduct ‘milestone’ progress or a tactic?

In all likelihood, the negotiations will be kicked further down the road just as in the past, analyst says.

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Asean

Myanmar earthquake: can Asean step up to fill US aid vacuum?

The US aid retreat opens ways for China and India to use their humanitarian assistance to build influence.

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The Chinese government’s second batch of emergency supplies arrives at Yangon International Airport on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
Cambodia

Chinese upgrades to Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base ‘aimed at de-risking supply chains’

Joint training centre and carrier-ready pier reflect Beijing’s strategic efforts to diversify regional maritime access, observer says.

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US-China trade war

Will Trump tariffs open door for China to improve ties with Vietnam?

The ‘very damaging’ move could take a heavy toll on the country and may prompt Hanoi to move to boost economic ties with its neighbour.

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