 
                                
                                                        ASEAN’s Mixed Feelings About U.S.-China Detente
What if China ends up with a better deal than Southeast Asia?
Last updated: 2025-10-30 11:36:11 ET
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                                                        What if China ends up with a better deal than Southeast Asia?
 
                                
                                                        Beijing is hoping to use an expanded free trade deal to portray itself as the bloc’s alternative to the United States.
Beijing and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have signed an expanded free trade agreement as both sides face increased protectionism from the United States
 
                                
                                                        After signing several trade deals at the ASEAN summit, the U.S. president is turning his attention to Washington’s East Asian partners.
The US president’s presence boosted Asean’s profile at a time when many are questioning its relevance.