China, US ‘communicating and coordinating’ for Asean meeting
Ministry of National Defence spokesman Senior Colonel Tan Kefei also said the relevant departments of the two sides "are maintaining communication and coordination".
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Germany looks to Asia-Pacific to strengthen economy
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Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha spoke of the need for the 21-member group to draw on strength through unity in to address common challenges.
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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.