Pragmatic Integration: The Economic Logic Behind Southeast Asia’s Strategic Pivot toward China
The findings of the State of Southeast Asia 2026 Survey confirm a fundamental shift in regional dynamics: for the first time since 2019, trust in China has eclipsed distrust. This isn’t driven by sentimental alignment but by a calculated, data-driven response to China’s role as the region’s primary economic stabilizer. With China and ASEAN having […]
