South-east Asia a major beneficiary of Sino-US rivalry, says George Yeo
He says instead of asking allies to pick between the US and China, Americans should ride on China's growth; through history, China's growth has benefited South-east Asia
Sharon See
Singapore
SOUTH-EAST Asia is a major beneficiary of Sino-US rivalry, which will continue for years to come, Singapore's former foreign affairs minister said, as he described China's rise as "the single most important phenomenon in the world today".
George Yeo, now senior advisor to Kuok Group and Kerry Logistics Network, was speaking at the Amundi Singapore Forum, which discussed the future of South-east Asia in the context of increasing global uncertainty.
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