SE Asia region 'important': Macron first European leader in years to tour multiple Asian countries

French President Emmanuel Macron opens the SHANGRI-LA security conference with a keynote address expected to touch on an emboldened China, Russia's war on Ukraine, as well as Trump's hefty tariffs on Asian allies. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's William Hilderbrandt welcomes Jafar Suryomenggolo, Researcher at the Southeast Asia Center (CASE).

May 30, 2025 - 23:23
SE Asia region 'important': Macron first European leader in years to tour multiple Asian countries
French President Emmanuel Macron opens the SHANGRI-LA security conference with a keynote address expected to touch on an emboldened China, Russia's war on Ukraine, as well as Trump's hefty tariffs on Asian allies. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's William Hilderbrandt welcomes Jafar Suryomenggolo, Researcher at the Southeast Asia Center (CASE).