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Xi Jinping Concludes Southeast Asia Tour, Bolstering China's Regional Influence

The Chinese president signed numerous economic agreements and positioned China as a stable partner for Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia during a time of U.S. trade tensions.

Cambodians hold portraits of China's President Xi Jinping and Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni during a welcome ceremony in front of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh on April 17, 2025.
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Overview

  • Xi Jinping completed a five-day tour of Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia, finalizing dozens of agreements to strengthen economic and strategic ties with the region.
  • The tour emphasized China's role as a reliable partner, contrasting with uncertainty caused by U.S. President Trump's proposed reciprocal tariffs on ASEAN exports.
  • Vietnam and China agreed to fast-track a feasibility study for an $8.4 billion cross-border railway linking China's Yunnan province to Vietnam's Haiphong port.
  • Cambodia reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China policy and signed 37 cooperation documents with China, covering trade, infrastructure, and education, among other sectors.
  • Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim described China as a rational and dependable partner, highlighting its importance amidst global economic disruption.