Xi Jinping says China does not want dominance over Southeast Asia

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Would even a child believe President Xi Jinping’s statement ?

Beijing (China) – Jinping was speaking at the conference, which was held with 10 members, President Xi Jinping said China will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbours, amid ongoing friction over the South China Sea. Xi Jinping spoke at the conference held by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) with 10 other members. Chinese coast guard ships blocked two Philippine boats carrying supplies for troops at the coast of the South China Sea and attacked them. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte highlighted the incident in his remarks at the conference.

News from #ASEAN | Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday said his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors, amid ongoing friction over the South China Sea. https://t.co/UmGW2ybSZb

— CSIS Southeast Asia (@SoutheastAsiaDC) November 23, 2021

Jinping further stated China strongly opposes dictatorship and politics of power and is willing to maintain friendly relations with the neighbouring countries. China wants to unitedly maintain lasting peace in this region.