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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Asean’s relationship with China to grow beyond traditional trade and investment and focus on preparing the region for future challenges. In his opening speech at the China Conference Southeast Asia 2025 on February 17, 2025, he warned that artificial intelligence (AI) and fresh American tariffs threaten to upend the global economy. The Malaysian leader also urged the region to be prepared to transition to renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure. The two-day conference in Kuala Lumpur was organised by the South China Morning Post.
