Summary: Chinese investments in Southeast Asian manufacturing are likely higher than official data shows, highlighting the difficulty of US attempts to exclude Chinese-made goods from supply chains. US tariffs on China have driven Chinese firms to diversify manufacturing to Southeast Asia, contributing to a soaring US trade deficit with the region. This has led to US pressure on nations to curb trade with China, placing pressure on ASEAN members reliant on trade with both countries.

Link: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/chinas-investments-south-east-asia-snarl-us-plans-supply-chains