Greg Poling

Henrietta Levin, a senior fellow at CSIS with a background in U.S. diplomacy, and Greg Poling, director of the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, delve into the recent Trump-Xi meeting and ASEAN Summit. They explore the surprising absence of Taiwan in discussions, and how both nations are prioritizing economic stability over confrontation. The guests analyze ASEAN's balancing act with new economic initiatives and comment on the muted U.S. presence compared to China's regional ambitions. They highlight what to watch for next in China's trade strategies and maritime tensions.