Analysts query impact as ASEAN-Gulf-China summit breaks new ground

Analysts query impact as ASEAN-Gulf-China summit breaks new ground Analysts query impact as ASEAN-Gulf-China summit breaks new ground

KUALA LUMPUR — As leaders from Southeast Asia, the Gulf, and China gathered in Kuala Lumpur for their first trilateral summit this week, Malaysia seized the moment to showcase ASEAN’s growing diplomatic reach.

Diversify to strengthen the region’s resilience was the host’s underlying theme.