Bangladesh, May 29 -- In a diplomatic spectacle that could mark a turning point in global power dynamics, Kuala Lumpur hosted a historic trilateral summit on May 27 between China, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The gathering was more than just a forum for economic collaboration-it was a bold declaration of intent to reshape regional and global alignments in the face of shifting geopolitical tides.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, along with heads of state and government from the GCC and ASEAN, convened for the first time in such a format to lay the groundwork for a new trilateral partnership. Although economic cooperation-especially in trade and investment-was a central focus, the sum...