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Asean leaders to discuss Rohingya, S. China Sea at summit
Kyodo News, Published on 21/10/2019
» Southeast Asian leaders will discuss ways to facilitate the repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar at their upcoming summit in Bangkok, as well as the efforts to manage South China Sea disputes, according to an Asean document seen Monday.
Chinese project in Cambodia raises alarms of military build-up
Kyodo News, Published on 12/08/2019
» While Cambodia welcomes an ongoing influx of Chinese tourists, investment and development, the world at large increasingly suspects that China is launching a military build-up in the country for stronger Chinese influence in Southeast Asia.
Japan economy grows 1.8% in April-June
Kyodo News, Published on 09/08/2019
» TOKYO: Japan's economy grew for the third consecutive quarter in the April-June period, supported by solid consumer spending and capital expenditure, but its pace slowed from the previous quarter amid sluggish exports, government data showed Friday.
China welcomes progress in South China Sea issue amid tensions
Kyodo News, Published on 31/07/2019
» Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday welcomed "major progress" at a meeting with his Asean counterparts in mapping out a "code of conduct" to avert clashes in the South China Sea.
Duterte ‘invokes’ defence pact with US over S. China Sea
Kyodo News, Published on 17/07/2019
» MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte "invoked" Wednesday his country's defence treaty with the United States in an apparent response to criticisms he is being soft on China over their maritime disputes in the South China Sea.
March against controversial bill held in Hong Kong's New Territories
Kyodo News, Published on 14/07/2019
» HONG KONG: Tens of thousands of people marched Sunday in Hong Kong's New Territories to protest against a controversial but now-suspended extradition bill that would allow the transfer of fugitives to mainland China.