Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:04pm on 15 Apr 2025,Tuesday International
Chinese President Xi Jinping, during his visit to Vietnam, urged regional unity against “unilateral bullying” in global trade—a veiled swipe at the United States amid rising trade tensions. Xi’s Southeast Asia tour, which includes Malaysia and Cambodia, comes as US President Donald Trump threatens more tariffs, accusing China and Vietnam of plotting against America. Vietnam narrowly avoided steep US tariffs after a 90-day pause. Xi emphasized strengthening global supply chains and rules-based trade, while Trump dismissed the trip as a ploy. Analysts say China is using the moment to position itself as a reliable economic partner in the region. (PC: Getty Images)
