China and ASEAN to handle territorial issues like friends
By Kani (Malaysia) ( bbs.chinadaily.com.cn )
Updated: 2013-10-04
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China and its neighbours should handle the issue of territorial claims as a problem between friends rather than a conflict with one another.
The development of China means a big market for Malaysian products and investments from China, but China also needs to assure its ASEAN friends that it won’t become aggressive or assertive because of its development.
Chinese president’s maiden visit to Southeast Asia will hold great significance for China-Indonesia, China-Malaysia ties.
Schedule
President Xi visits Indonesia, Malaysia, attend APEC summit
Oct 2 to 3: Pay State Visit to Indonesia
Oct 4 to 5: Pay State Visit to Malaysia
Oct 6 to 8: Attend the 21st economic leaders' meeting of APEC forum and meet with global leaders in Bali, Indonesia
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China and ASEAN to handle territorial issues like friends
China and its neighbours should handle the issue of territorial claims as a problem between friends rather than a conflict with one another.
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China should ratchet up cooperation with Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries to expand Beijing's regional influence while countering Washington's Asia-Pacific pivot strategy.
