Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) play a critical role in both domestic and overseas economic activities. Funded and controlled by the government, they serve both economic and diplomatic functions in China-Southeast Asia relations. There are two levels of SOEs: central SOEs, directly controlled by Beijing, and local(sub-national) SOEs, which are spread across Chinese provinces. Some local SOEs maintain direct partnerships with ASEAN governments.
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