German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz is seeking to deepen ties with ASEAN nations as part of a strategy to reduce reliance on China.
German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz is seeking to deepen ties with ASEAN nations as part of a strategy to reduce reliance on China . Scholz aims to strengthen economic and political cooperation with Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The move comes as tensions between China and Western countries continue to escalate, with concerns over human rights abuses and trade imbalances.
Scholz's efforts to diversify Germany's economic partnerships align with the European Union's broader goal of reducing dependence on China
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