Beijing says new South China Sea report by US is misleading, distorts int’l law
China's claims in the South China Sea are disputed by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam which have competing claims.
Region
Hun Sen meets with UN envoy Heyzer on Myanmar
Heyzer also urged immediate action based on UN-Asean cooperation to prevent further deterioration of the situation in Myanmar.
The Quad adjusts to ASEAN: Jakarta Post contributor
The writer says the Quad offers opportunities for diversifying sources for their future development.
World Bank notes surprising improvement in Pakistan
The World Bank has revised growth projections for the region because of “better prospects in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.”
Democratic leaders must do more to counter rise of autocrats: HRW
HRW's annual report on rights abuses detailed intensifying crackdowns on opposition voices in places like China, Russia, Belarus and Egypt.
India vows close cooperation with Cambodia as ASEAN chair
The pledge was made between Minister of Foreign Affairs Prak Sokhonn and his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
Xi eyes closer post-pandemic cooperation with Indonesia
Xi stressed that the two sides should work together to fight the pandemic and set a good example of health cooperation.
Hun Sen’s different approach: Jakarta Post editorial
The paper says the ASEAN meeting next week will be a real test for Hun Sen’s determination to welcome the Myanmar to ASEAN forums.
Cambodian premier’s visit to Myanmar sets tone of upcoming ASEAN retreat
Myanmar’s regime was excluded from last year’s ASEAN Summit due to the lack of progress in implementing the Five-Point Consensus.
India hopeful of progress at border talks with China
Officials say the discussions will focus on disengagement of forces at the remaining friction points like Hot Springs, Depsang and Demchok.