ASEAN Today

November 7, 2019

“You go alone, you’ll be bullied”: The need for solidarity is the key takeaway from the 35th ASEAN Summit

Set against the backdrop of the US-China trade war and increasing tensions in the South China Sea, the 35th ASEAN Summit saw regional leaders push for increased unity to meet regional challenges.

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“You go alone, you’ll be bullied”: The need for solidarity is the key takeaway from the 35th ASEAN Summit