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Panel: Historic 1st summit, when ASEAN, China, and Gulf states make 1+1+1 > 3

2025/5/30
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The episode discusses the first-ever summit between ASEAN, China, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), focusing on its significance as a major innovation in regional economic cooperation amid global uncertainties. Experts believe this collaboration will help mitigate the impact of protectionist policies and foster closer economic and strategic ties.
  • ASEAN, China, and GCC aim to prove 1+1+1>3
  • Summit held in Kuala Lumpur
  • Signals broader trend of countries mitigating Washington's tariff push

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang has made a trip to Southeast Asia this week for a historic first summit—where ASEAN, China, and the Gulf states aim to prove that 1+1+1 is greater than 3. Speaking at the talks in Kuala Lumpur, Li said the launch of the new forum marked a major innovation in regional economic cooperation amid complex changes in the international landscape.

Host Ge Anna is joined by Dr Lee Pei May, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the International Islamic University Malaysia; Dr Rong Ying, Chair Professor with the School of International Studies, Sichuan University; Dr Zhou Mi, a senior research fellow with the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation.