Vietnam is Pointing the Way for ASEAN to Upgrade its Exports

In the wake of the U.S.-China trade conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a notable shift in rhetoric toward supply chain independence and security, consequently challenging China's position as the leading global exporter. Across ASEAN, Vietnam appears to have benefited the most from the rearrangement of global export markets.

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Has the Shifting Trade Landscape Changed the China–ASEAN Nexus?

This issue analyzes China’s and ASEAN’s trade performance to assess (1) if their respective contributions have materially changed; and (2) China’s changing comparative advantage across sectors and how the rest of the region may be adjusting to benefit from it.

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