Xi says China will not seek dominance over South-East Asia


Cambodian Prime Minister, upper, joins an online meeting of the Asean-China special summit at Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of South-East Asian Nations, known as Asean, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. - AP

BEIJING, Nov 22 (AP): Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday said his country will not seek dominance over South-East Asia or bully its smaller neighbors, amid ongoing friction over the South China Sea.

Xi made the remarks during a virtual conference with the members of the Association of South-East Asian Nations, or Asean, held to mark the 30th anniversary of relations between China and the grouping.

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