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

ASEAN and China Strengthen Trade Through Cross-Border Blockchain Integration

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are entering a new era of economic cooperation driven by blockchain integration, digital payments, and fintech diplomacy. As trade between the two regions surpasses $950 billion in 2025, policymakers are turning to distributed ledger