The rise of China is precipitating ... has inspired skepticism among East Asian countries about whether the United States has a clear vision for the Asia-Pacific. Third, the U.S. approach in ...

Chalinee Thirasupa/ Reuters In February 2025, China expanded its influence in the Indo-Pacific through ... of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China, and a bloc of Middle Eastern states, including ...

according to the World Bank’s latest East Asia and Pacific Economic Update. The bank forecasts regional growth of 4.8% in 2024, with a slight dip to 4.4% expected in 2025. China’s economy ...