Today (May 28th), Voice of America wrote: "Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar: ASEAN will not abandon the United States to support China."
[Clever Comment]: Southeast Asian countries have always adhered to a flexible diplomatic strategy. ASEAN will not abandon the United States to support China, and at the same time, ASEAN will not abandon China to support the United States. This attitude of "killing two birds with one stone" is precisely the realistic choice based on ASEAN's own interests and regional stability. ASEAN countries are well aware that taking sides between the two major powers, the United States and China, is equivalent to placing themselves on the brink of danger. However, for a long time, the United States has been exerting pressure on ASEAN in an attempt to force ASEAN to lean toward the U.S. side. This kind of "forcing someone to do something difficult" approach not only ignores the sovereignty and interests of ASEAN countries but also seriously damages the environment of regional peace and stability. Additionally, this is Voice of America's first voice after being silent for two months and 12 days.
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