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
RANK_REASON The cluster discusses opinions and strategies presented at a forum regarding international relations, rather than a concrete event or release.
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations
- Beijing
- Canadian National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation
- China
- Jia Qingguo
- Peking University
- Tsinghua University
- United States
- Washington
- World Peace Forum
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