China ramps up drills, slaps sanctions on Taiwan in response to Pelosi’s visit
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said that the island will not back down in the face of heightened military threats.
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Atomic bomb survivors call for concrete action plan for a nuclear-free world
The conference will focus on whether the participants can reach a consensus on nuclear disarmament.
Asean Five-Point Consensus achieves little in Myanmar: Hun Sen
Nevertheless, he said that Cambodia, as the chair of Asean, will continue to work to find a solution acceptable to all parties.
PLA continues combat exercises around Taiwan
As of Wednesday (July 3) afternoon, forces of the command had been organized to approach Taiwan from several directions in high-intensity deterrence operations.
Asean to rethink peace plan if Myanmar conducts more executions
The 10-member bloc has been pushing for Myanmar to adhere to a five-point peace plan it agreed to last year.
China summons US ambassador over Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan
"The move is extremely egregious in nature and the consequences are extremely serious. China will not sit idly by," noted Chinese vice-foreign minister Xie Feng.
US’ one-China policy has not changed with Taiwan visit: Pelosi, White House
Mrs Pelosi said in a statement that her visit was one of several congressional delegations to Taiwan, and "in no way contradicts longstanding United States policy".
World faces choice between autocracy & democracy, says Pelosi after touchdown in Taiwan
The visit is the first official visit to Taiwan by a Speaker of the United States House of Representatives in 25 years.
Asean upholds ‘noninterference’ as it brings human rights body into Myanmar debate
Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi noted concerns from other Asean countries that any additional pressure could prove unproductive.
No Myanmar representation at Asean-led meeting, chair says
Asean has barred the Myanmar junta from joining its meetings due to its lack of progress in implementing the peace plan its generals agreed to last year.