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Germany’s Economic Pivot to Southeast Asia: Do All Roads Lead to China after All?
While German diplomacy and businesses increasingly set their eyes on Southeast Asia, the allure of the Chinese market remains strong.
China’s Involvement in Myanmar Amid Deepening Ties between China and ASEAN Countries
From access to the Indian Ocean, Myanmar’s oil and gas supplies and rare earth reserves to managing stability on the shared border, Myanmar is a strategically important neighbor for China. The internal situation in the country therefore directly affects Beijing’s geopolitical and security interests in the Asia-Pacific region, including ties with ASEAN.
Taiwan Strait Crisis: A Lesson for the South China Sea Claimants
The worsening US-China tensions over Taiwan have serious implications for ASEAN as it struggles to uphold its centrality in regional affairs.