The 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits, held in Vientiane, Laos, focused on “Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience.” Leaders aimed to strengthen ASEAN’s unity, address regional challenges like the South China Sea disputes, and avoid external powers provoking conflicts. Chinese experts emphasized cooperation in digitalization and connectivity with countries like China, Japan, and South Korea to boost trade and investment. Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended to discuss regional cooperation. Concerns were raised about the Philippines potentially raising South China Sea issues, but ASEAN leaders prioritized de-escalation. There was also opposition to Japan’s “Asian NATO” proposal, fearing it could incite regional tensions.
Source : CGTN
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