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Trade Trips

Xi banks on a band of brothers amid trade tensions 

May 12, 2025May 9, 2025 by Abi McGowan Aanika Veedon

China’s president tempts Southeast Asia neighbors with talks and deals to combat US tariffs

Categories Behind The News Tags China, Council on Foreign Relations, News, President Xi Jinping, Southeast Asia, Trade Trips Leave a comment

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