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China’s Foreign, Defense Ministers to Visit Vietnam
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun will travel to Vietnam on Sunday, Beijing said, as they seek to bolster ties and strengthen security cooperation. Beijing has portrayed itself in the region as a reliable alternative to an ...
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Myth and Misperception: Can Vietnam’s Naval Bases Check Chinese Maritime Assertiveness?
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The Three Faces of Chinese Investment in Southeast Asia: SOEs, POEs, and MNEs
In 2025, China remained a top-three source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Southeast Asia, following only the U.S. and intra-Southeast Asian flows. While much of the investment falls under the umbrella of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), it is important to distinguish between broad ...
China Conducts Naval, Air Patrols Around Disputed South China Sea
China conducted naval and air patrols in the South China Sea from Monday to Friday, the China Southern Theater Command said in a statement on Saturday. "In an attempt to stir up troubles in the South China Sea, the Philippine side roped in countries outside the region and ...
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Surges in January as Imports From China Hit New High
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An electric bus donated by the Taiwanese government drives through a neighbourhood in Asuncion, Paraguay, March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Cesar Olmedo
By Daniela Desantis and Lucinda Elliott When Paraguayan opposition lawmaker Leidy Galeano returned from an all-expenses-paid tour of six Chinese cities late last year, she was convinced Paraguay risked missing out on major economic gains by sticking with longtime ally Taiwan over Beijing - a message participants on ...
