China stands firm with Southeast Asian countries amid US tariff war

FROM April 14 to 18, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia conveyed a clear message: China’s engagement with Southeast Asia is rooted not merely in trade and infrastructure, but also in mutual respect, strategic trust, and a shared vision for regional stability and prosperity.

At a time of global economic headwinds and mounting geopolitical uncertainty, escalated by the US tariffs threat, the unity and cooperation between China and Asean nations are not only timely but vital.