Fintech Diplomacy: China–ASEAN Models

China’s financial technology partnerships with ASEAN countries are becoming an important pillar of regional diplomacy, reflecting how digital finance can advance trade, inclusion, and shared development. Over the past decade, China and ASEAN have deepened their cooperation beyond traditional trade to include cross-border

China Expands AI Export Partnerships with ASEAN Nations

China has broadened its artificial intelligence (AI) export cooperation with Southeast Asian economies, announcing a series of new agreements covering data infrastructure, algorithmic research, and cloud platform integration. The move comes as Beijing positions itself as a key technology partner for ASEAN under