Tariffs, scam centres up for discussion at ASEAN summit

ASEAN leaders on Monday (October 27) met with their East Asian counterparts during the ASEAN-Plus Three summit in Kuala Lumpur, following multiple trade talks and bilaterals, highlighting tariffs and scam centre crimes during their meeting.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang said East Asia faces growing economic challenges due to global trade disruptions and high tariffs.
China and the US held talks in Kuala Lumpur to ease their trade war during the ASEAN summit.
The summit gathers leaders from ASEAN and key partners like China, the US, Japan, and Korea to strengthen regional cooperation.

“East Asia’s economy is facing heightened difficulties and challenges due to the complex changes in the international trade landscape, particularly the disruptions caused by high tariffs. The uncertainty and instability in development are rising significantly," Chinese Premier Li Qiang said.

Li, alongside Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, held talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to de-escalate a trade war on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit.

The three-day summit, which began on Sunday (October 26) is bringing together leaders from the 11-member bloc and dialogue partners including the United States, China, Japan, and Korea.