China is seeking closer ties with Southeast Asia. It’s not just a response to Trump

China is seeking closer ties with Southeast Asia. It’s not just a response to Trump

A closer reading of Chinese discourse reveals a sanitised narrative. While the economic and diplomatic themes are amplified, contentious issues—like the South China Sea—are absent.

China strengthens neighbourhood ties in response to US economic coercion - Friends of Socialist China

The following article by Dirk Nimmegeers, which originally appeared on the China Square website, seeks to understand the rationale for the Trump administration’s seemingly bizarre tariff war, noting that it is a component of the US’s long-term strategy of containing China. The US is using assorted means – persuasive and coercive – to win other … Continue reading China strengthens neighbourhood ties in response to US economic coercion The post Ch…