Malaysia Edges Closer to China in South China Sea Stance

As Malaysia prepares for its 2025 ASEAN chairmanship role, its diplomatic remarks suggest a shift toward China in South China Sea policies. This change prompts crucial questions about ASEAN’s unity and Southeast Asia’s power balance. At the 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Laos, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan emphasized the importance of respecting international […]