JAKARTA -- Countries in Southeast Asia are "more diplomatically dynamic than ever," while China reels from its zero-COVID policy and Japan's "smart power" influence in the region continues to wane, according to the Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index 2023.
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ASEAN grows dynamic while China, Japan wane: Asia Power Index
China's COVID isolation exacted 'heavy toll' on regional standing, Lowy says
Pedestrians in Bangkok, Thailand, which is considered a middle-power country, according to the Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index 2023. Southeast Asia has become "more diplomatically dynamic than ever," the institute says. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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