A recent survey has revealed a pivotal change in Southeast Asia’s geopolitical leanings, with a majority now favoring China over the United States. State of Southeast Asia 2024 survey by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute: 50.5% prefer China, slightly more than 49.5% favor the U.S. This shift represents a departure from previous years where U.S. preference dominated, […]
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