China”s support for Southeast Asia’s development is welcomed, including its initiatives to boost regional economic security
In 2024, the world has witnessed further transformation and instability, marked by protracted and intensified geopolitical conflicts, repeated attempts to decouple and sever supply chains, and the rapid rise of the Global South. As important members of the Global South, the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have assumed a greater role in promoting regional peace and prosperity.
Determined neutrality and non-interference are two of the defining characteristics of ASEAN. Some…