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China-Asean relations are bigger than mere geopolitics
The article discusses China-Asean relations through dual lenses of geopolitical tensions (South China Sea, US-China rivalry) and economic opportunities (trade, infrastructure). It highlights a study tour by the University of Hong Kong’s Centre on Contemporary China and the World to Chengdu, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta.
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