Group 1 - China's exports to ASEAN increased by 21% year-on-year in April, compensating for a 21% decline in exports to the United States due to high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration [1][3] - Exports to Southeast Asian countries, particularly Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, saw growth of 20-30%, while exports to Singapore and Malaysia rebounded by 15% in April after a decline in March [1][3] - The transition period for U.S. tariffs has led to a surge in Vietnamese exports to the U.S., with a year-on-year increase of over 30% in April, prompting an increase in imports of raw materials from China [3] Group 2 - In Indonesia, the import of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) surged, with sales reaching four times the volume of the previous year, accounting for 14% of new car sales [4] - The influx of low-priced Chinese products is causing disruptions in local industries in Indonesia, leading to factory closures and layoffs in the textile and footwear sectors [4] - Malaysia has implemented anti-dumping duties on certain Chinese imports, reflecting growing resistance against the influx of low-priced Chinese goods [4][5]

Core Viewpoint - China's exports to ASEAN increased by 21% year-on-year in April, compensating for a 21% decline in exports to the United States due to high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration [1][3]. Group 1: Trade Dynamics - Exports to ASEAN countries, particularly Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, saw a growth of 20-30% in April, while exports to Singapore and Malaysia rebounded by 15% after a decline in March [1]. - The decline in exports to the U.S. has led to an increase in imports from China by ASEAN countries, with electrical products and components from China rising by 54% and machinery by 44% in Vietnam [2][3]. Group 2: Impact on Industries - The automotive sector in Indonesia experienced a significant increase in the import of Chinese electric vehicles, with sales reaching four times that of the previous year, accounting for 14% of new car sales [3]. - The textile and footwear industries in Indonesia are facing factory closures and layoffs due to the influx of low-priced Chinese products, raising concerns about increased competition for local businesses [4]. Group 3: Government Responses - Malaysia has implemented anti-dumping duties on certain Chinese products, such as PET used for plastic bottles, in response to the rising influx of low-priced imports [5]. - India has also introduced emergency import restrictions on certain steel products from China, imposing a temporary 12% import duty [5].