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The European Union and ASEAN are both identified as key regional integration blocs [1] and major trading partners for global powers like China [2]. Furthermore, they are frequently cited together as essential partners for the European Union to engage with to strengthen negotiating weight, diversify trade, and hedge against systemic risks {fact:1, fact:4, fact:5, fact:6, fact:7, fact:8}.

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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org SWP 5 facts
perspectiveThe European Union should increase diplomatic and political engagement in cooperation and free trade agreements with Japan, India, and ASEAN member states.
perspectiveThe European Union should cooperate with trade partners such as Japan, ASEAN, Australia, and Mercosur to strengthen negotiating weight and hedge against systemic risks.
perspectiveThe European Union should increase diplomatic and political cooperation with Japan, India, and ASEAN member states.
perspectiveThe European Union should strengthen its negotiating weight and hedge against systemic risks in world trade by investing in cooperation with trade partners such as Japan, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Australia, and the Mercado Común del Sur (Mercosur).
perspectiveThe author argues the European Union should cooperate with partners like Japan, ASEAN, Australia, and Mercosur to strengthen negotiating weight and hedge against systemic trade risks.
Free Trade Protectionism: U.S. Tariffs Are Creating a New Trade ... itif.org ITIF 1 fact
claimThe Australian government has launched a policy to boost domestic manufacturing, diversify its supply chain, and accumulate strategic reserves of critical minerals, while simultaneously increasing engagement with ASEAN, the European Union, India, and the UK.
Talking Points: US–China Competition and the International Order usali.org U.S.-Asia Law Institute 1 fact
claimProfessor Sahashi defines the post-Cold War order as having three elements: the United States as a unipolar or dominating power, the importance of regional integration (such as the EU and ASEAN), and the agreement between China and Russia to underpin the international order.
How China is responding to escalating strategic competition with the ... brookings.edu Ryan Hass · Brookings 1 fact
claimIn 2020, the ASEAN bloc became China's primary trading partner, the European Union became the second-largest, and the United States fell to third place.