
Kevin Zongzhe Li
Affiliated Researcher, Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis
Oct 17, 2025
Southeast Asia faces a critical challenge in balancing rapid economic growth with climate commitments, as most of its energy demand remains dependent on fossil fuels despite vast renewable potential. China plays a pivotal dual role in this transition, financing both coal and clean energy projects, and its future choices will determine whether ASEAN’s development and decarbonization goals can align.
Nov 27, 2023
Southeast Asia is primed for major growth across multiple fronts in the near future - and it might be the perfect staging ground for U.S.-China cooperation, if the cross-Pacific powers are willing to set aside their differences.