Hun Sen thanks US’ Biden for return of looted statues
The US has already returned a pre-Angkorian-style sandstone statue to Cambodia earlier this month, and over 30 artifacts are lined up for repatriation by the end of the year.
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Biden, Xi seek to ease tensions at Bali summit
Relations have been roiled in recent years by growing tensions over issues ranging from Hong Kong and Taiwan to the South China Sea and trade practices.
Kishida, Biden, Yoon warn of firm response if North Korea conducts 7th nuclear test
A joint statement also said Washington would strengthen its extended deterrence policy for Tokyo and Seoul to prevent nuclear attacks on US allies with its nuclear capability.
‘Weili of the world’ wins UFC title for China
After the win, MMA star Zhang Weili paid tribute to her supporters from home and abroad as she reclaimed the title she first won in Aug 2019.
Japan to agree to extend ISS operations until 2030
According to sources, it intends to emphasize the importance of Japan-US cooperation by being the first among the participating countries to agree to the US proposal.
Xi-Biden meeting viewed with, at best, cautious optimism
Their meeting at the Group of 20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, will be their first in person since Mr Biden took office, and will take place after years of increasing hostilities.
Yoon to discuss North Korea nuclear threat with US, Japan leaders
Along with the trilateral summit, a Korea-US bilateral summit was also confirmed by the presidential office, without details on the time and place of the meeting.
Biden, Xi to discuss Taiwan, trade and other issues in meeting next week
A senior administration official said the meeting would be an in-depth and substantive conversation for the leaders to better understand each other’s priorities and intentions.
US engagement in South-east Asia summits shows its commitment to region: Senior diplomat
Senior US diplomat Daniel Kritenbrink said the country’s top priority in Indo-Pacific was to solidify strong mutual support and build the collective capacity of its regional…
High stakes for US-China meeting between Xi, Biden
Both sides will most likely be asked about the matter and feel compelled to say something later this week at the Asean-convened East Asia Summit hosted by Cambodia.