“Chinese premier Li Qiang to attend ASEAN summit in Manila”

Key points

• Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Manila for the ASEAN summit this week.
• Beijing seeks to strengthen solidarity and mutual trust with ASEAN member states.
• Xi aims to deepen collaboration in AI, digital economy, energy security, and connectivity.
• Trump, Lula da Silva, and Carney are among other leaders attending the summit.
• China and the Philippines have long-standing disputes over South China Sea claims.