Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for greater “openness and cooperation” to strengthen the regional economy, as he addressed the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Acknowledging the growing challenges from high tariffs and global trade disruptions, Li urged East Asian nations to preserve their shared spirit of openness, calling it the “defining advantage and winning formula” of the region’s success. The summit, attended by leaders from ASEAN member states, Japan, and South Korea, is set to tackle key flashpoints including the South China Sea dispute, Myanmar’s civil war, and the rise of cross-border scam networks.