BANGKOK -- As tensions between the U.S. and China rise, the two superpowers are ramping up their involvement in the Mekong region, consisting of Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar.
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U.S. needs careful Mekong strategy to counter China: expert
Mekong Institute executive director says region is key focus for superpowers
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Suriyan Vitchtlekarn, executive director of the Mekong Institute, spoke to Nikkei Asia.
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