International relationsSoutheast Asia hosts rush of global meetings in November
Political tug of war likely to unfold amid intensifying U.S.-China tension
Southeast Asian countries are hosting three major international conferences in November, coming at a time when the world is faced with highly divisive issues. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)
KOYA JIBIKI, Nikkei staff writer
November 2, 2022 11:17 JST
JAKARTA -- A flurry of international meetings involving advanced and emerging economies will be held this month in Southeast Asia, where the U.S. and China are vying for influence. Though the focus will likely be on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the conferences and summits will also discuss tensions in the Taiwan Strait and global inflation.