South-east Asia looks forward to welcoming US back to the fold
Four ASEAN nations have territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea. Yet they still engage diplomatically. The US has fallen way behind, policy experts say.
Jakarta/Sydney | South-east Asian nations will be watching closely to see if the US follows China's example by paying court to Myanmar, the developing nation that will play a key role in regional diplomacy this year.
No stone unturned: The pandemic hasn't stopped China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi from getting up front and personal. AP
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Emma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au
