China vs. the U.S.: Who Will Win Over ASEAN?

Beijing is hoping to use an expanded free trade deal to portray itself as the bloc’s alternative to the United States.
CNA

China, ASEAN ink upgraded free trade pact covering digital, green economies, supply chain connectivity

It’s the second upgrade of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) that was first inked in 2002 - making it then China’s ...

China-ASEAN ties in focus as Premier Li visits Southeast Asia amid regional tensions

Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Southeast Asia for the ASEAN Summit is expected to spotlight Beijing’s shifting trade and ...

China urges joint efforts with Japan, South Korea, ASEAN in science and tech

China has called on its neighbours Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN countries to make greater efforts in science and technology, ...
Malay Mail

Asean-China trade upgrade, chairmanship handover to Philippines mark summit finale in Kuala Lumpur

The signing of the upgraded Asean-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA 3.0), the closing ceremony of the 47th Asean Summit and ...

Malaysia's Anwar calls for dialogue over coercion at ASEAN's East Asia summit

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday urged Asia-Pacific leaders to choose dialogue over coercion and cooperation ...

Trump Kicks Off Asia Trip with Focus on China, ASEAN Trade | Insight with Haslinda Amin 10/27/2025

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the ...

Chinese FM spokesperson hits back at Philippine president's S.China Sea claims; expert says Manila-Tokyo cooperation to heighten tensions in region

In response to a question about Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr's remarks that it is regrettable that incidents ...