ASEAN region neutrality in US-China rivalry has limits

South-east Asian states avoid taking sides between Washington and Beijing, but they could be pressed into harder choices

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In this article

  • Fallout of US-China rivalry in region
  • Possible impact of US presidential election
  • Biden win
  • Trump win
  • South-east Asian responses if US-China tensions spiral out of control
  • Siding with Beijing
  • Tilting to Washington
  • A fine balance?

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