Xi Jinping's ongoing charm offensive in Southeast Asia is a really comical spectacle, revealing just how bad the situation in China must be at the moment that the emperor himself has to plead for cooperation with the neighbours he's been shamelessly trying to rob for over a decade.
Given the situation, Xi can no longer make offers others can't refuse.
And for all the hate of Donald Trump, they will still be happier to deal with Washington than Beijing.
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Desmond Koo
I have been reading Critical Spectator for a while. Most of the time, I agree with your assessment.
For this one you just wrote, clearly not. …
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ダリル ラブ
China plans for 20years, US plans for their next quarter earnings call.
China serves the nation, US serves shareholders.…
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Tin Desmond
To be honest, it is difficult to trust CCP. Once bitten or rather bitten many times, many times shy.
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Rio Tav
Xi’s CCP track record SCS clashes, HK crackdowns, 125% tariffs—shows aggression over diplomacy. Pride stops Xi from calling Trump to ease trade war. China’s no reliable partner for SG. It’s volatility risks our $157B trade. Time to diversify, not lean in.
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Tan Ching Koon
Xi's visit was fixed way back in December 2024.
The Malaysian king made the invitation in September 2024 when the king visited China.
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Colette Lim
Your hatred of the Chinese is also comical. If you're single, I'll pray very hard for you to fall in love with a PRC 
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Ryan Ho
Not a fan of Xi but this is a race to the bottom and it seems that Trump is leading that race in his efforts to torpedo the USD’s status as the world’s reserve currency.
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Calvin Hou
The Chinese economy managed by the CCP has been robbing ASEAN countries of their manufacturing and agriculture base, through unfair practices that circumvent WTO requirements.So what if Chinese products are cheaper?
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Careyden Wee
Clearly this article is nonsensical.
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Gilbert Ler
Trump has lost the 1st trade war in his 1st term, he will lost again this time.
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Lawerg Hsidnas
Very well written
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Joshua Tan
China's international relations were great before XJP came to power.
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Timothy Lee
"they will still be happier to deal with Washington." Boy does Trump know this 10000% and it's definitely a key reason why he wasn't afraid to go wild with the tariffs on China
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Jen Lee
Perfect commentary on this cartel leader 
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Jim Lion
Yes I totally agree, its spot on n I have said the same many times. To describe Xi's recent visit to the 3 Asean countries as comical is an understatement. Yes Xi signed alot of MOUs n agreements but its all for show as there's nothing of substance t…
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Edwin Marc Lu
So drama! Xi Jinping, humble servant of the Chinese people, merely engaging in friendly neighborly chats! How dare he seek cooperation after a mere decade of misunderstandings? And to think, some might prefer the charming ways of Washington. Clearl…
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Shan Alwys Kool
So, is Xi coming to tell ASEAN, come sell more of your stuff to me. C will make up for the shortfall in export trade.
Kenneth Sim
Nope, don't agree with you.
Antoine Wang
Thé 3 superpowers are run by 3 crazy gangstas.
The world is in for a ride. …
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Lee Wan Seng
Will the world want to see China or Chinese people to be No.1 over taking America? Definitely not to the white man for their white supremacy mentality.
Gilbert Ler
Wrong.
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Marcus Yap
From the mainstream media's and public forums, it does seems like M'sia is lapping up Xi's visit. At least with what the media is selling, Xi's descend onto M'sia is a blessing. Looks like Xi might just have M'sia in his bag
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Mervin Quah
He isn’t reluctant to throw $$$
And some would be embracing him due to self enrichment