澳大利亚智库：中国是东南亚国家最具影响力的伙伴

Group 1 - The core finding of the report indicates that China has slightly surpassed the United States to become the most influential partner in Southeast Asia, with predictions that the gap may widen as the current U.S. administration's policies take effect in the region [1][2] - The 2025 Southeast Asia Influence Index evaluates the relative power of external forces, including the U.S., China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, the UK, and Russia, in Southeast Asia, showing China's dominance in countries like Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia [1][2] - The report highlights that China is the largest export market for Southeast Asia, accounting for approximately 26% of the region's imports, and is becoming an increasingly important source of private investment [2] Group 2 - The report notes that while China leads in economic relations and overall diplomatic influence, it lags behind the U.S. in cultural influence and defense presence in Southeast Asia [2] - Factors contributing to the widening influence gap between China and the U.S. include the rise of emerging countries, the U.S.'s ambiguous policies towards Southeast Asia, and growing divergences on various global issues [2][3] - The analysis suggests that the Southeast Asian nations are increasingly aligning with China's development philosophy and needs, contrasting with the U.S.'s recent protectionist measures and high tariffs [2]