Sebastian Strangio

Adelaide

Southeast Asia Editor at The Diplomat Magazine

Southeast Asia Editor at @Diplomat_APAC. Author of IN THE DRAGON’S SHADOW (https://t.co/8O3IV7E78T) and HUN SEN’S CAMBODIA (https://t.co/pdYCsY6Evm).

Articles

In Malaysia, China’s Xi Jinping Again Strikes Cooperative Note - Tribune Content Agency

1 week ago | tribunecontentagency.com | Sebastian Strangio

China’s paramount leader Xi Jinping arrived in Malaysia on April 15 for talks with key leaders, once again attempting to capitalize on the negative regional reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump’s punitive tariff regime.
In Malaysia, China’s Xi Jinping Again Strikes Cooperative Note

1 week ago | thediplomat.com | Sebastian Strangio

As in Vietnam, the Chinese leader has sought to depict himself as a champion of economic openness and cooperation. China’s paramount leader Xi Jinping arrived in Malaysia on April 15 for talks with key leaders, once again attempting to capitalize on the negative regional reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump’s punitive tariff regime.
Singapore Announces General Election to Take Place on May 3

1 week ago | thediplomat.com | Sebastian Strangio

Singaporeans will head to the polls for their next general election on May 3, after President Tharman Shanmugaratnam dissolved parliament and issued a writ of election yesterday. In a statement, Wong’s office announced that April 23 has been set for Nomination Day, when prospective candidates will head to nine nomination centers to file their election registration papers.
Malaysian PM Anwar to Meet Myanmar Junta Chief in Thailand - Tribune Content Agency

1 week ago | tribunecontentagency.com | Sebastian Strangio

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will meet with the head of Myanmar’s military junta in Bangkok this week, to push for the extension of a ceasefire and discuss earthquake relief efforts. During a monthly meeting of the Finance Ministry yesterday, Anwar announced that he would meet Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, who led a military coup in February 2021, in the Thai capital on April 17.
Malaysian PM Anwar to Meet Myanmar Junta Chief in Thailand

1 week ago | thediplomat.com | Sebastian Strangio

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will meet with the head of Myanmar’s military junta in Bangkok this week, to push for the extension of a ceasefire and discuss earthquake relief efforts. During a monthly meeting of the Finance Ministry yesterday, Anwar announced that he would meet Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, who led a military coup in February 2021, in the Thai capital on April 17.
‘No Winners’ From Trade War, Xi Jinping Says During Vietnam Visit

1 week ago | thediplomat.com | Sebastian Strangio

President Xi Jinping has called for China and Vietnam to develop stronger economic and trade ties, as both nations seek to shore up core economic relationships in the face of the Trump administration’s recently announced tariffs. Xi arrived in Hanoi yesterday for a two-day state visit, part of a regional tour that will also take him to Malaysia and Cambodia later this week.
China’s Xi Hails Ties With Indonesia Ahead of Southeast Asia Tour

1 week ago | thediplomat.com | Sebastian Strangio

Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to deepen his country’s strategic partnership with Indonesia, ahead of a regional tour that will take him to three Southeast Asian nations this week. According to a report by China’s state news agency Xinhua, Xi spoke with President Prabowo Subianto yesterday by phone to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Vietnam to Cut Provinces by Half in Radical Administrative Restructure

1 week ago | thediplomat.com | Sebastian Strangio

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has approved a radical administrative restructure that will cut the number of Vietnamese provinces by nearly half, and eliminate an entire level of administration. Under the changes, which the CPV Central Committee approved on Saturday after a three-day meeting, Vietnam’s administrative system, which currently includes of subdivision – provinces, districts, and communes – will move to a two-level system.
Vietnam Pledges to Crack Down on Illicit Transshipment of Chinese Goods: Report - Tribune Content Agency

1 week ago | tribunecontentagency.com | Sebastian Strangio

Vietnam says that it is prepared to crack down on the fraudulent transshipment of Chinese goods via its territory, Reuters news agency reported today, as Vietnamese and U.S. officials begin negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement in Washington. During his “Liberation Day” announcement on April 2, U.S. President Donald Trump hit Vietnam with an unexpectedly harsh 46 percent “reciprocal” tariff, one of the highest rates in the world.
Vietnam Pledges to Crack Down on Illicit Transshipment of Chinese Goods: Report

1 week ago | thediplomat.com | Sebastian Strangio

Vietnam says that it is prepared to crack down on the fraudulent transshipment of Chinese goods via its territory, Reuters news agency reported today, as the two nations begin negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement. During his “Liberation Day” announcement on April 2, U.S. President Donald Trump hit Vietnam with an unexpectedly harsh 46 percent “reciprocal” tariff, one of the highest rates in the world.