Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, speaking in Australia, warned against efforts to contain China’s growth, stating it could worsen tensions. He emphasized the need to grasp China’s perspective on its military and diplomatic expansion, seeing it as a natural outcome of its economic progress. Anwar advocated for fostering cooperation among major players in the Asia-Pacific region. He also criticized discrepancies in the West’s responses to global conflicts, questioning the silence on Gaza amid condemnation of Russia’s actions in Ukraine. An ASEAN statement echoed concerns about Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.
Malaysian Prime Minister Urges Understanding in Handling China’s Rise
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