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Chinese president engages in charm offensive in Southeast Asia as U.S. tariffs rattle region
The timing couldn’t be better for Chinese President Xi Jinping as he wraps up a tour of three countries in Southeast Asia ...
What tariffs mean for security in Southeast Asia
Harsh trade measures may be driving would-be allies in China’s backyard away from Washington and back into the arms of ...
Southeast Asia water festivals begin, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar’s celebrations
Several Southeast Asian countries are kicking off their annual water festival holiday, an occasion for merrymaking during ...
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China Power: C-drama fever sweeps Southeast Asia, with shows dominating screens and hearts
In the last of an eight-part series on China's regional influence, CNA explores how the cultural pull of Chinese ...
Xi Jinping goes on charm offensive as Asia reels from tariff whiplash
The message Xi is sending on his tour is loud and clear. China is seeking to capitalize on the Trump administration’s ...
Xi says China will stand with Southeast Asian countries in face of economic shocks
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has told Malaysia’s leader that China will be a collaborative partner and stand with its Southeast ...
Indonesia’s ‘Jumbo’ Becomes Southeast Asia’s Top-Grossing Animation
EXCLUSIVE: Indonesian animated feature Jumbo has become the highest-grossing Southeast Asian animation of all time. Produced ...
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China Power: Washington's loss, Beijing's gain as Chinese students shun the US for Southeast Asia?
As part of a series on China’s regional influence, CNA explores how the growing number of Chinese students in Southeast Asia ...