U.S., Australia to counter China’s ‘destabilizing military activities’
Britain’s defence minister, Ben Wallace, will also attend the first in-person meeting of AUKUS ministers on Wednesday in Washington.
Asean-Plus defence ministers agree to improve defence collaboration
The ministers also agreed to maintain the importance of putting in place practical confidence-building measures that could reduce tensions.
China and Asean join hands to bring the ‘Asian moment’ in global governance
Looking ahead, China and Asean should continue to work together to promote sustainable development and continue to deepen comprehensive strategic partnerships.
RCEP shows strength and resilience of regional trade liberalization
During the first ten months of 2022, China's imports and exports to the other 14 countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership posted a growth of 8.4 per cent.
Thailand and China ink 5 agreements to boost trade, regional security
The two nations also agreed to strengthen security cooperation to combat cyber and transnational crime, drugs, human trafficking and call centre scams.
Indonesia, China to resume joint-military training exercises, strengthen military cooperation
Ministers from both nations also exchanged views on the international and regional situations, including the Ukraine war and the South China Sea issue.
Xi, Widodo vow to take ties to new level
The meeting between Xi and Widodo on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Bali was their second sit-down within four months.
Indonesia-China ink $2.6 billion crude palm oil, fishery trade deals
The commitment was the first of its kind in months after Indonesia fell into palm oil crisis despite being world’s top producer.
Outcome of China’s application to join CPTPP trade pact not yet known: S’pore PM
China, along with several others such as Britain, Ecuador and Costa Rica, has applied to join the agreement.
Cambodia, China sign $1.6 billion deal for second expressway
Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol said the Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway will break ground in 2023 and be completed by the end of 2026 or early 2027.