Has the economic fallout from the Iran war boosted China’s global leverage?

As ASEAN foreign ministers meet in Manila, the Philippines is voicing its concerns with Beijing over the recent confrontation in the South China Sea. From managing competing territorial disputes to the fallout from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the decisions made today could decide the region’s security for years to come. With competition also intensifying over ports and military access in the Bay of Bengal and the South Pacific, will countries seek to counter and cooperate with China amid its growing global influence? Guests: Einar Tangen Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute Ashfaq Zaman Founder of Dhaka Forum Jay Batongbacal Former Philippines Government Legal Adviser on Maritime Issues #SouthChinaSea #BayofBengal #theNewsmakers