Najib: East Asia must prevent “power rivalries” from escalating
Malaysia urged Asian nations such as China and Japan to prevent their rivalries from brewing into conflicts that could hurt regional stability.
East Asia faces “a number of potential rivalries'’ that could fuel tensions, similar to how power struggles in Europe in the early 20th century led to the First World War, said Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak on Thursday.
“What is important is to look at the way to manage power rivalries so that they do not translate into hostility,'’ Najib told a forum of government officials and analysts discussing issues facing East Asia.
“The most obvious one is that between China and Japan, both having deep-rooted suspicions and historical experiences that continue to haunt both sides,'’ Najib said.
More: thestar.com.my
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