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Middle powers advised to hedge bets in US-China rivalry

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Speakers at a forum in Beijing suggested that middle powers should avoid choosing sides in the rivalry between the United States and China. Instead, they recommended a strategy of "hedging" by diversifying partnerships to maintain diplomatic autonomy and protect national interests. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations was cited as an example of this approach, successfully balancing relationships with both Beijing and Washington for economic and investment benefits. AI

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Middle powers advised to hedge bets in US-China rivalry

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Carol Yang ·

    Is it wiser for middle powers ‘not to take sides’ in face of US-China rivalry?

    Middle powers would be better off hedging their bets rather than picking sides between countries such as the United States or China, a forum in Beijing heard on Friday. This view echoed the comments made by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Davos earlier this year, when he s…

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