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While Russia made up less than 1% of global trade with Southeast Asia in 2020 and even less in foreign investment, nations may be reluctant to cuts ties with its largest source of arms.
(March 22): US President Joe Biden’s warning of unspecified consequences if China supports Russia has smaller Asian nations worried they’ll be subject to similar penalties for maintaining neutrality over Vladimir Putin’s war.
President Joe Biden’s warning of unspecified consequences if China supports Russia has smaller Asian nations worried they’ll be subject to similar penalties for maintaining neutrality over Vladimir Putin’s war.
President Xi Jinping previously said Beijing did not plan to militarize the islands.
Mischief Reef, Subi Reef and Fiery Cross are equipped with missile systems and fighter jets, a U.S. admiral says.