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Rubio Addresses ASEAN Amid Rising US-China Tensions

7/11/2025

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In Kuala Lumpur, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio engages with ASEAN foreign ministers, addressing the escalating tensions sparked by President Trump's tariffs on Southeast Asian nations. As China pledges to sign a nuclear weapons treaty, ASEAN countries are actively seeking new trade partners, particularly China, to counter the growing geopolitical rivalry.

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In Kuala Lumpur, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio engages with ASEAN foreign ministers, addressing the escalating tensions sparked by President Trump's tariffs on Southeast Asian nations. As China pledges to sign a nuclear weapons treaty, ASEAN countries are actively seeking new trade partners, particularly China, to counter the growing geopolitical rivalry.