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China seeks Southeast Asia gains as US influence falters

Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Southeast Asia aims to portray Beijing as a steady regional partner as the region grapples with the fallout from the war in Iran, tariffs and doubts over Washington's reliability.

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China seeks Southeast Asia gains as US influence faltersForeign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Southeast Asia aims to portray Beijing as a steady regional partner as the region grapples with the fallout from the war in Iran, tariffs and doubts over Washington's reliability.
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