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Fear of irking China will keep ASEAN away from ‘Quad’

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ASEAN

The four countries -- each of which is an ASEAN dialogue partner -- form a security bloc known as the ‘Quad’. China, another ASEAN dialogue partner, resents the grouping, claiming…

Singapore's frictions with China could worsen

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SINGAPORE

Singapore diplomacy outlook.

Rising China’s greatest risks lie close to home

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CHINA

Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam, the Koreas and the large ethnic Chinese populations of South-east Asia are the only societies with which China shares cultural affinity. Yet it is these…

Most of South-east Asia would shun a Taiwan conflict

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

South-east Asia is geographically close to Taiwan. Regional states try to maintain good relations with both the United States and China and do not want to be forced to choose…

Vietnam will rethink its relations with Russia

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VIETNAM

Vietnam is Russia’s closest partner in South-east Asia and has refused to criticise Moscow over the Ukraine war. Between 2000 and 2022, Russia accounted for more than 80% of…

Taiwan focus is on defence and third force politics

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TAIWAN

The arms will be taken directly from US stockpiles. China is the central factor in campaigning for Taiwan’s 2024 presidential elections. However, a strong showing by a third-party…

Singaporean-US ties will strengthen

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SINGAPORE/US

The two leaders reaffirmed the strength of bilateral relations. Singapore, identified as a key US partner in the Indo-Pacific Strategy document released by the White House in…

Tokyo will move closer to Washington on Taiwan

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JAPAN

In rapid succession, unprecedented statements, meetings and actions over the last few months indicate stronger Japanese support for Taiwan, and by implication its autonomy from…

ASEAN-Australia relations will grow

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ASEAN/AUSTRALIA

Besides a leaders’ plenary and retreat, there were events linked to four thematic tracks: business; climate and clean energy; maritime cooperation; and emerging leaders…

ASEAN and partners are far from sealing key trade pact

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ASEAN

Most of ASEAN’s dialogue partners will be present at the talks in Bangkok. High on the agenda will be attempts to conclude negotiations over the Regional Comprehensive Economic…