Opinion | As Trump builds tariff walls, China and Asean are building bridges

Despite obstacles to enhancing mutual trust, revamping trade ties offers opportunities for both parties amid intensifying global competition

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations – two key players in the Global South – account for a quarter of the world’s population and a fifth of global gross domestic product, contributing to over 30 per cent of global economic growth.

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