China Calls on Southeast Asia to Back Openness as US Levies Loom

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Southeast Asian nations to uphold openness and cooperation Thursday, delivering a message of inclusivity as President Donald Trump threatens sweeping tariffs on nations across the region.

“Together with the Asean countries, we will promote the Asian values of peace, cooperation, openness and inclusiveness,” Wang said at a meeting between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kuala Lumpur.