China and the Asean bloc that comprises its biggest trade partner should steel themselves for even greater economic cooperation while guarding against any attempts to politicise economic issues as they engage in mutually beneficial projects, according to former officials in Southeast Asia.
In separate interviews with the Post, Sihasak Phuangketkeow – the former permanent secretary of Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs – and Harry Roque – the former spokesman of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte – discussed the current situation.
