Southeast Asian nations wrapped up their annual foreign ministers' meetings by marking a significant diplomatic stride on nuclear disarmament, even as the specter of new U.S. trade tariffs cast a shadow over their economic future.
The four-day gathering that ended on Friday underscored the delicate maneuverings by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as it seeks to maintain stability and prosperity amid escalating strategic competition between Washington and Beijing.
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