"ASEAN Summit: Navigating Tensions Amid China-U.S. Rivalry"

The ASEAN bloc is hosting a summit in Indonesia, with concerns over the rivalry between the United States and China overshadowing the region. The summit will be attended by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and leaders from Japan, South Korea, Australia, and India. The bloc is particularly concerned about China's activities in the South China Sea and hopes to agree on a code of conduct for the disputed waters. The United States and its allies support ASEAN's calls for freedom of navigation, while China has built facilities in the area. ASEAN's draft statement on the South China Sea has been criticized for being weak, risking the bloc's credibility. The summit also addresses the crisis in Myanmar, with ASEAN seeking cooperation from the military leaders.