The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and related summits are scheduled here in the Lao capital on Tuesday, with the main theme of "Turning Vision into Reality for a Dynamic ASEAN Community."
Like China, the ASEAN members’ primary strategy is to promote economic development. Therefore, even the Philippines must seek an appropriate balance between triggering a confrontation against Beijing over the South China Sea issue and maintaining economic ties with China.
During his eight-year tenure, Obama has spared no efforts in driving a wedge between China and its Southeast Asian neighbors and wrapping it in his own legacy.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) is being held on Monday to explore opportunities in elevating their businesses at the regional level.
People to people exchange has become a bright spot in and an important part of the friendly cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China, said Korn Dabbaransi, former deputy prime minister of Thailand and chairman of the Thailand-China Friendship Association.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin said here Wednesday that its ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is entering the "period of maturity."