For the second consecutive year, ASEAN stakeholders prefer China over the United States as a strategic partner, driven by China's dominant economic presence, infrastructure investments, and growing trust. U.S. standing has eroded due to policy unpredictability under the Trump administration, climate withdrawal, and declining reliability as a partner.
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