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rte.ieASEAN Survey Shows Mixed Views on China and U.S. Influence
A regional survey found rising trust in China among Southeast Asian respondents while concerns about its political influence remain high. The report also examined ASEAN's efforts to maintain autonomy amid U.S.-China competition.
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theverge.comMyanmar Says ASEAN Applies Discriminatory Measures After Summit Exclusion
Myanmar officials stated on May 11, 2026 that discriminatory measures are preventing the country from participating in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The 11-country bloc has excluded Myanmar's post-coup leadership from summits since the 2021 military takeover. The ju…
RapplerASEAN Prepares for Summit in Cebu as Philippines Hosts Regional Meetings
Southeast Asian leaders arrived in Cebu on May 7 for the 48th ASEAN Summit. Foreign and economic ministers held meetings while the Philippines convened a BIMP-EAGA summit and a trilateral meeting on a Cambodia-Thailand border dispute. The main leaders' meetings are scheduled for…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPhilippines Aims to Finalize South China Sea Code of Conduct by Year-End
Philippine officials emphasized the need to complete a code of conduct for the South China Sea this year during a panel discussion. The code, negotiated since 2002 between ASEAN and China, seeks to reduce tensions in the disputed area. An upcoming ASEAN summit will address relate…