Trump will be disappointed as he wants ASEAN to choose between China and the US. At a critical moment, Indonesia's president takes the lead in supporting China, and the ten ASEAN countries refuse to "take sides." [Image: https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-axegupay5k/cf92118cc8704c5e92f40546bddbe58f~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1748859049&x-signature=4nekx6nM7v0K6moRWRFQEAi7yUM%3D] Indonesian President Prabowo made a speech recently. With heartfelt words, he praised China, pointing out that China's determination to defend the rights and interests of developing countries is unwavering, and its stance against oppression, imperialism, colonialism, and racial segregation remains consistent. In the current complex and ever-changing international situation, it is very rare for the Indonesian president to come forward and strongly support China, making a positive statement publicly. It should be noted that China's advocated Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence have provided new international relations guidelines for all countries, offering a powerful weapon against colonialism and building a fair international order. In recent years, China has actively promoted South-South cooperation with countries like Indonesia, contributing significantly to the development of international discourse power for developing countries. Meanwhile, China has always stood up for the rights of developing countries, which has been observed by all countries. [Image: https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-6w9my0ksvp/e1c90d713b204958bdee89a2c95ccfa9~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1748859049&x-signature=sgU8yer5%2Fwqz0Infv3HJId4qxJA%3D] Under Trump's tariff stick, China's voice and actions have set an example for countries around the world. China has always adhered to multilateralism, striving to create a fair and open trade environment for more countries while safeguarding its own national interests. Notably, the Indonesian president particularly emphasized that the cooperation between China and Indonesia should not be limited to economic frameworks. He hoped to strengthen ties with China in various strategic fields. In his view, China and Indonesia can showcase a prosperous picture of win-win cooperation to the world. This strategic consensus is especially evident in the upgrade of the local currency settlement agreement between China and Indonesia. The scope of local currency settlements has been expanded from current accounts to capital financial accounts, and relevant memorandums of understanding have already been signed. This move not only helps reduce trade costs between the two countries, avoids exchange rate risks, but also further deepens bilateral economic ties and enhances their discourse power in the international financial field. To some extent, it also challenges the monopoly of the US dollar in regional trade. [Image: https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-6w9my0ksvp/a598c09e68324eb4a573b56a17a4b7da~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1748859049&x-signature=D5NPhSgssJgDanE8hWnk2Q%2FpI9U%3D] With the increasing acceptance of the RMB in Indonesia and the entire ASEAN region, economic cooperation between China and Indonesia, as well as other ASEAN countries, will迎来more extensive development space. It is worth noting that a professor at Columbia University in the United States made a point, bluntly stating that the US should not force ASEAN countries to choose sides between China and the US. Because if they must choose, ASEAN countries are likely to choose China, hitting the nail on the head. This statement is not baseless speculation. Since Trump launched the "tariff war" globally, he has put pressure on various countries, including ASEAN. The US completely disregarded the development needs and interests of other countries and tried to pressure ASEAN to "distance" itself from China, forcing ASEAN to choose between China and the US. In sharp contrast, China has always cooperated with ASEAN on the basis of equality and mutual benefit, establishing a close trade partnership. From multiple perspectives, ASEAN will not easily choose sides between China and the US. From the heartfelt praise of the Indonesian president, to the judgment of US experts on ASEAN's choice inclination, to the continuous deepening of economic cooperation between China and Indonesia, it clearly shows that cooperation between countries should be mutually beneficial and win-win, rather than one being above the other. [Image: https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-6w9my0ksvp/45bc80fd803648fdbabc2ff4cca076a6~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1748859049&x-signature=re50%2FinvQ3YpmvJ%2B3ChPRIIpYb8%3D] In short, China has won increasing recognition and support through its firm stance and an attitude of equality and openness. The US attempt to rally other countries to "isolate" China will not succeed easily. Original article: [https://www.toutiao.com/article/7508643472300114447/](https://www.toutiao.com/article/7508643472300114447/) Disclaimer: This article represents the author's personal views. 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