Daily Memo: Takeaways From ASEAN Summit

Despite not being a member of the bloc, China was a big focus for many attendees.

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Thaw in relations. During a meeting with Australia’s prime minister on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Laos, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said his country’s relations with Australia have been steadily progressing. Li also said Beijing would welcome more Australian investment and business activity in China. Following the meeting, Australian […]

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