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Chinese president engages in charm offensive in Southeast Asia as U.S. tariffs rattle region
The timing couldn’t be better for Chinese President Xi Jinping as he wraps up a tour of three countries in Southeast Asia ...
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Trade, Tariffs and Trump in Southeast Asia
The tariffs will disrupt existing production networks and increase costs, while damaging Washington’s image and relations ...
Trump calls Xi’s tour of Southeast Asia a chance to ‘screw’ the US
Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a tour of Southeast Asia, positioning China as a stable partner in contrast to the US.
Xi Jinping’s Anti-Tariff Tour
China’s president is courting U.S. trade partners in Asia.
Xi Jinping goes on charm offensive as Asia reels from tariff whiplash
The message Xi is sending on his tour is loud and clear. China is seeking to capitalize on the Trump administration’s ...
China urges Vietnam to resist ‘unilateral bullying’ as Xi tries to rally region in face of Trump tariffs
Xi Jinping has urged Vietnam to resist “unilateral bullying” and uphold free and open trade, as he begins a high-stakes ...
Xi’s Visit Highlights Dilemma for Southeast Asia in U.S.-China Trade War
China’s leader is on a charm offensive in the region, but some of Beijing’s neighbors are wary of being caught in the ...
Xi Fights Trump’s Tariffs With Global Charm Offensive
The Chinese leader is seeking to win over trade partners caught between U.S. tariffs and oversupply by his country.
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ASEAN states could use Xi’s visit to ‘project strength’ for US tariff talks in tough balancing act
Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia rolled out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping to show they won’t be bullied in ...