China and ASEAN should join hands to promote regional integration in the face of growing external uncertainties
The world has entered a new period of turbulence and changes, with challenges such as the global economic slowdown, climate change and geopolitical disruptions becoming more severe. With the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election, unilateralism and protectionism may further intensify the uncertainty of international trade policies. Against this backdrop, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations should make it a strategic choice to promote a high level of regional integration to jointly address these…