Will the US and China cooperate or clash?

The sheer absence of trust is making conflict between the two possible even if this is, as yet, improbable

The writer says it is healthy competition for the United States and China to see who can produce the most effective Covid-19 vaccines and who can donate the most amount of vaccines to developing countries. PHOTO: REUTERS
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The relationship between the United States and China is the most important bilateral relationship in the world. It will affect the interests of many countries in the world, including the Asean countries.

Asean wants to be on good terms with both countries and does not wish to take sides in the rivalry between them. It is not an easy task given the complicated nature of US-China ties.

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