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Why Southeast Asia feels relief and caution after the Xi-Trump summit

27 Sept 2026, 08:06 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 SOUTHEAST ASIA WELCOMES U.S.-CHINA THAW The region is welcoming the thaw in US-China ties after the Xi-Trump summit. Analysts said Southeast Asia could feel less pressure and fewer open frictions between the two over the South China Sea. The summit left deeper disputes unresolved. Lucio Blanco Pitlo III said stable great-power relations, “competitive but with sturdy guardrails,” will create more legroom for third countries. Source: South China Morning Post #Trump

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