The US-China trade tensions are showing no signs of abating. And the rivalry between the two major powers are putting pressure on the smaller nations, particularly in Southeast Asia. We will be speaking to Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore on how Malaysia and other nations can leverage on this position amid the contending narratives.

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Produced by: Chin Wai Lun

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Philip See

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Categories:  politics,  international

Tags:  malaysia asean geopolitics,  us china tensions,  international relations,