Thai PM’s trip to Cambodia shows long-held friendship
The two leaders discussed a wide range of topics involving bilateral cooperation, with a focus on key sectors such as trade, investment, education, vocational training, and…
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China spokesperson mocks Philippines’ removal of shoal barrier as ‘self-amusement’
Foreign Affairs spokesperson Wang Wenbin also added that “China will continue to safeguard our territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests over Huangyan Dao.”
Building Nepal-China power line will take time
“Besides funding modality, a fresh Detailed Project Report and Environment Impact Assessment should also be conducted, which may take around 3-4 years,” said chief of…
Explainer: What is the risk of conflict at the disputed Scarborough Shoal?
The Philippines and China lay claim to the shoal, but sovereignty has never been established, and it remains effectively under Beijing’s control.
ASEAN Plus Three vow closer info ties
The agenda of the meeting included capacity building, human resource development, enhancement of media cooperation and expansion of media networks.
Philippines vows no backing down as China warns against provocation
The move to cut a floating 300-metre barrier installed by China, which the Philippines called a “special operation,” could further strain ties that have deteriorated this…
Vietnam protests against China’s vessel ID stations in Paracel Islands
The statement followed media reports about Chinese-built ship ID stations at North Reef and Bombay Reef in the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.
Southeast Asian nations face power connectivity challenges
According to a report, Southeast Asia must retire more than 5 gigawatts of coal-fired power plant capacity annually over the next two decades to phase out the fossil fuel in the…
China blames, castigates Philippines for ‘intruding’ in Scarborough Shoal
Apart from accusing the Philippines of “intruding,” China's foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin also insisted that Scarborough Shoal “has always been China’s…
China’s divide, rule tactic seeks gaps in Philippine unity to conquer West Philippine Sea: Experts
“The goal of Beijing is to disrupt the region through cognitive dissonance, disinformation, and gray zone strategy,” said an expert.