中国是东南亚最大的外部影响国, 由于经济联系, 超过美国在大部分国家的速度, 虽然美国在菲律宾和新加坡的影响力仍然很大。 China is Southeast Asia’s top external influence, outpacing the U.S. in most countries due to economic ties, though U.S. influence remains strong in the Philippines and Singapore.

中国是东南亚最具影响力的外部伙伴, 基于经济关系、外交和区域参与, 超过美国。 A 2025 Lowy Institute report ranks China as Southeast Asia’s most influential external partner, surpassing the U.S., based on economic ties, diplomacy, and regional engagement. 中国在六个国家领先——柬埔寨、印度尼西亚、马来西亚、缅甸、泰国和越南,受强有力的贸易、投资和基础设施项目的驱动,而美国在菲律宾和新加坡排名第一。 China leads in six countries—Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam—driven by strong trade, investment, and infrastructure projects, while the U.S. ranks first in the Philippines and Singapore. 中国虽然在国防联系和文化影响方面落后,但也在人员流动方面领先,是最高出口市场。 China also leads in people flows and is the top export market, though it lags in defense ties and cultural influence. 由于特朗普政府的政策,包括关税和签证限制,美国的影响被认为正在下降。 U.S. influence is seen as declining due to policies under the Trump administration, including tariffs and visa restrictions. 马来西亚是最具影响力的区域国家,其次是新加坡和印度尼西亚。 Malaysia is the most influential regional nation, followed by Singapore and Indonesia. 调查结果表明,与中国的经济一体化日益加强,尽管各国在不断变化的地缘政治动态中平衡了与主要大国的关系。 The findings reflect growing economic integration with China, even as countries balance relationships with major powers amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.