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What the China-US stability pact means for Southeast Asia
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump agreed on 'constructive strategic stability' as a framework for managing US-China competition, with Southeast Asia's role in this rivalry highlighted as significant. The concept aims to balance competition and cooperation, particularly relevant for the region caught between the two powers.
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