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"When asked about the ability to "provide leadership to maintain the rules-based order and uphold international law," some 19.3% picked the EU in 2025 — a notable improvement from 16% last year [which was down due to Gaza]. Even so, the EU is trailing behind the US with 26.5% and the ASEAN itself with 23.1% of support.

It handsomely beats China, which only garnered 11.2% of votes. Worth noting: the survey was completed before the latest trade war escalations from the US." #asean

🇨🇳 CHINA
🔴 China Seeks Allies Amid Trump’s 125% Tariff Hike

🔸 Beijing hit back with 84% tariffs and accused US of “economic bullying.”
🔸 China reaches out to EU, ASEAN; rejects talks unless US changes tone.
🔸 Australia, India, and others decline alliance; Russia exempted by US.
🔸 Global markets up, but US futures and oil prices decline.

Africa: Asean-CGIAR Regional Programme Can Encourage South-South Collaboration: [IPS] Nairobi -- The ASEAN-CGIAR program "unlocks opportunities to look at commodities in the region, interest, markets, and capacity building, Director General of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Dr. Yvonne Pinto said during a plenary that focused on fostering regional integration, scaling innovation, and… newsfeed.facilit8.network/TK43 #Agriculture #SouthSouthCooperation #Innovation #ASEAN #CGIAR