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China installs satellite network on disputed reefs as ASEAN launches drills
Sep 20, 2023 11:53China has built two ground stations for its BeiDou satellite system on disputed South China Sea reefs, according to state media.
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China warns against ‘new Cold War’ at ASEAN summit
Sep 07, 2023 04:44Chinese Premier Li Qiang has warned against the “new Cold War” at the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) when dealing with conflicts between countries, as leaders of the economic grouping gathered in Indonesia.
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China, India discuss better ties, easing border row
Jul 15, 2023 08:58China's top diplomat Wang Yi has called on his Indian counterpart for the need to stabilized bilateral ties and avoid mistrust a the two neighboring and the world’s most populous countries tried easing military tensions along their extensive border.
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Southeast Asian leaders 'deeply concerned' about deadly Myanmar violence
May 10, 2023 09:34Southeast Asian leaders have expressed "deep concerns" about the violence in Myanmar, condemning a recent attack on a convoy of diplomats delivering humanitarian aid to the country.
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ASEAN finance ministers consider ditching US dollar, euro for financial transactions
Apr 01, 2023 03:47Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have met and discussed ways to ditch the dollar and euro in their financial transactions and move to settlements in local currencies.
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ASEAN warns of 'miscalculation' risk over Taiwan, urges all parties to avoid provocation
Aug 04, 2022 09:01The 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has voiced concern about the situation in Chinese Taipei, warning of the risk of a "miscalculation" amid soaring tensions between Washington and Beijing over US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the self-ruled island.
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US ‘biggest disruptor’ of China-ASEAN relations, new survey reveals
May 12, 2022 00:24A new survey has revealed that an overwhelming majority of people in China believe that the US is the "biggest disruptor" of the development of China- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ties.
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UN envoy urges inclusive ASEAN approach to Myanmar crisis
Jan 13, 2022 08:47The United Nations (UN) special envoy to Myanmar has called on Southeast Asian nations to support international efforts to engage all sides to the conflict in Myanmar in order to find a peaceful solution to the escalating violence in the country.
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ASEAN urged to address Myanmar’s post-coup turmoil
Aug 04, 2021 11:40The FORUM-ASIA and Progressive Voice rights groups have called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to address the “dire” humanitarian crisis in Myanmar.
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Myanmar’s junta chief extends coup with promise of 2023 election
Aug 01, 2021 06:28Myanmar's military ruler Min Aung Hlaing has promised to hold elections in two years’ time, extending the state of emergency that was imposed after the civilian government was overthrown in a military coup six months ago.