There are nuances to geopolitical dynamics in the region and China needs to address the lack of confidence that it will "do the right thing”, says this ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute researcher.
There are nuances to geopolitical dynamics in the region and China needs to address the lack of confidence that it will"do the right thing”, says this ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute researcher.
Moreover, it comes as no surprise that China continues to hold its position as the pre-eminent economic and political-strategic power in the region, with 59.9 per cent and 43.9 per cent of respondents affirming its influence in these respective spheres.Despite concerns about China’s potentially diminishing economic outlook, the region remains optimistic about China’s economic commitment to Southeast Asia.
China’s pragmatic approach to cultivating ties with Southeast Asia is evident in its active participation in regional integration efforts. From the upgrade of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area to its membership in the ASEAN-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and interest in joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, China is playing a pivotal role in shaping regional trade dynamics.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto shake hands at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Apr 1, 2024. Commentary: Call by China foreign minister for ASEAN to stay clear of power rivalry highlights tricky balancing act for regionSoutheast Asian countries are particularly wary of China’s potential to exploit its economic resources to intimidate its neighbours over foreign policy choices. China’s efforts to consolidate control over contested territorial claims in the South China Sea - a significant flashpoint in the region - has strained ASEAN-China relations.
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