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[ANALYSIS] ASEAN likes, but also fears, China's economic weight

Johanna Son

At present, China is more of a trade power than it is a major player in foreign direct investments (FDI) in the ASEAN region, according to a paper published this month by the Singapore-based ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute.