China’s leader is visiting Southeast Asia as part of efforts to sell his country as a reliable partner amid the tariff chaos triggered by the Trump administration. The three-nation, five-day trip is not typically part of President Xi’s playbook. So, will it pay off? Teresa Tang breaks down the strategy with CNA’s Olivia Siong.
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