China hosts Vietnam, Laos, East Timor ministers in ASEAN outreach

After Indonesia's Prabowo, Beijing woos diplomats from countries not aligned with U.S.

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Beijing is receiving one Southeast Asian dignitary after another this week, as the government seeks to shore up ties in the region. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)

CK TAN and LIEN HOANG, Nikkei staff writers

SHANGHAI/HO CHI MINH CITY -- Beijing is welcoming a string of Southeast Asian foreign ministers this week, as it moves to shore up cooperation with regional players that keep the U.S. at arm'sĀ length.

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