Xi says China will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia


              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he chairs the ASEAN-China Special Summit to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations via video link from Beijing, China on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Xi on Monday said his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors, amid ongoing friction over the South China Sea. (Huang Jingwen/Xinhua via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he chairs the ASEAN-China Special Summit to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations via video link from Beijing, China on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Xi on Monday said his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors, amid ongoing friction over the South China Sea. (Huang Jingwen/Xinhua via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he chairs the ASEAN-China Special Summit to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations via video link from Beijing, China on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Xi on Monday said his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors, amid ongoing friction over the South China Sea. (Huang Jingwen/Xinhua via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he chairs the ASEAN-China Special Summit to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations via video link from Beijing, China on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Xi on Monday said his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors, amid ongoing friction over the South China Sea. (Huang Jingwen/Xinhua via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he chairs the ASEAN-China Special Summit to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations via video link from Beijing, China on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Xi on Monday said his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors, amid ongoing friction over the South China Sea. (Huang Jingwen/Xinhua via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he chairs the ASEAN-China Special Summit to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations via video link from Beijing, China on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Xi on Monday said his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors, amid ongoing friction over the South China Sea. (Huang Jingwen/Xinhua via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he chairs the ASEAN-China Special Summit to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations via video link from Beijing, China on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Xi on Monday said his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors, amid ongoing friction over the South China Sea. (Huang Jingwen/Xinhua via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he chairs the ASEAN-China Special Summit to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations via video link from Beijing, China on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Xi on Monday said his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors, amid ongoing friction over the South China Sea. (Huang Jingwen/Xinhua via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              This image provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office show ASEAN leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top second from right, on screen during an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (Malaysia Prime Minister office via AP)
            
              In this photo provided by the An Khoun Sam Aun/National Television of Cambodia, Cambodian Prime Minister, upper, joins an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit at Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (An Khoun SamAun/National Television of Cambodia via AP)
            
              In this photo provided by An Khoun Sam Aun/National Television of Cambodia, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen gestures as he joins an online meeting of the ASEAN-China special summit at Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (An Khoun SamAun/National Television of Cambodia via AP)
            
              FILE - Chinese President Xi Jinping attends an event commemorating the 110th anniversary of Xinhai Revolution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Oct. 9, 2021. Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors, amid ongoing friction over the South China Sea. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)
            
              In this photo provided by the An Khoun Sam Aun/National Television of Cambodia, Cambodian Prime Minister, right, joins an online meeting of the 
ASEAN-China special summit at Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Despite regional frictions, Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors. Xi made the remarks Monday during a virtual conference with the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN, marking the 30th anniversary of relations between the sides. (An Khoun SamAun/National Television of Cambodia via AP)