China–Timor-Leste Relations: Seeing Recent Developments in Perspective

SYNOPSIS Despite deepening bilateral cooperation with China, Timor-Leste does not intend to pick sides in the ongoing tensions between China and the US. Timor-Leste’s increasing engagements with China are primarily driven by pragmatic economic and developmental needs, particularly as investments from Western and Japanese sources wane. COMMENTARY On 28 July, President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste

Aug 23, 2024 - 10:00
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China–Timor-Leste Relations: Seeing Recent Developments in Perspective
SYNOPSIS Despite deepening bilateral cooperation with China, Timor-Leste does not intend to pick sides in the ongoing tensions between China and the US. Timor-Leste’s increasing engagements with China are primarily driven by pragmatic economic and developmental needs, particularly as investments from Western and Japanese sources wane. COMMENTARY On 28 July, President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste

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