Xi Jinping offers more investment in South China Sea claimant Brunei

[Collection]China has offered to increase its purchases of goods from Brunei and promote investment in the country, focusing on economic ties rather than territorial disputes in the South China Sea. President Xi Jinping expressed China's willingness to expand cooperation in areas such as food security and joint maritime development. Brunei, which has a claim to part of the South China Sea, has prioritized trade relations with China as it diversifies its economy. China is one of Brunei's major foreign investors, with significant investments in the oil industry.