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Why Southeast Asia feels relief and caution after the Xi-Trump summit

Southeast Asian nations are cautiously relieved by the Xi-Trump summit thaw in US-China tensions, but analysts warn deeper disputes remain unresolved.

Countries in the region could feel less pressure as the thaw in US-China ties continues but deeper disputes remain unresolved, analysts say.

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What readers are saying

DigitalNomad_Jess
the fact that asean countries might feel less pressure to pick a side is pretty significant 🤔 it means they actually get some breathing room to work out their own interests instead of being forced into corners
AuntyAmir
The piece mentions that stability could slow supply-chain disintegration, which is worth tracking if you work in import-export or manufacturing - watch for shifts in where your suppliers source materials over the next year or two.
RetiredBanjo
Still plenty of unresolved disputes underneath the thaw, though.
kath1950
While analysts suggest this thaw will slow supply chain disintegration, it could just be a TEMPORARY pause while both sides wait for a better strategic opening. Real stability requires resolving the underlying maritime disputes, not just setting up guardrails.

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