Chinese Foreign Minister: Southeast Asian Nations Reject U.S. Pressure

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In a statement reflecting the growing tensions between Beijing and Washington, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi declared that Southeast Asian countries have reached a unified stance in rejecting what he described as “regressive and outdated U.S. policies,” stressing that the region is now more united in the face of external attempts at domination.

Speaking on the sidelines of a regional diplomatic meeting, Wang emphasized that the people of Asia “will not allow the Cold War mentality to be revived,” asserting that countries in the region have become more aware of their strategic interests and more determined to defend the independence of their political decisions.

The Chinese diplomat added that the era of foreign dictates is over, highlighting that regional cooperation—not confrontation—is the key to achieving sustainable development and long-term stability in Southeast Asia.

His remarks come amid increasing geopolitical complexity, particularly as trade and technology tensions intensify between China and the United States, with Washington seeking to expand its military and economic influence across the Indo-Pacific.