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UN rights chief launches major trip to China starting on MondayUN rights chief launches major trip to China starting on Monday

UN rights chief launches major trip to China starting on Monday

Asean - The UN rights chief will go to China's Xinjiang province next week for a visit that will be…

May 21, 2022
Biden starts his trip to Asia in S. Korea, in the nuclear shadow of the NorthBiden starts his trip to Asia in S. Korea, in the nuclear shadow of the North

Biden starts his trip to Asia in S. Korea, in the nuclear shadow of the North

South Korea - As worry about a North Korean nuclear test rises, US President Joe Biden landed in South Korea…

May 21, 2022
The new president of East Timor promises to strengthen relations with ChinaThe new president of East Timor promises to strengthen relations with China

The new president of East Timor promises to strengthen relations with China

Asean - On Friday, Nobel laureate and East Timorese independence figure Jose Ramos-Horta was sworn in as the country's fifth…

May 20, 2022
Malaysia Rail Link, China Communications Construction give 5,000 jobs to locals via industrial trainingMalaysia Rail Link, China Communications Construction give 5,000 jobs to locals via industrial training

Malaysia Rail Link, China Communications Construction give 5,000 jobs to locals via industrial training

Asean - Through the Industry Skills Training Programme, Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) and China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC) are…

May 19, 2022
PM asked Tajuddin to explain his choice for ambassador to IndonesiaPM asked Tajuddin to explain his choice for ambassador to Indonesia

PM asked Tajuddin to explain his choice for ambassador to Indonesia

Asean - According to Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob should explain why…

May 18, 2022
Korea Benefits from Strong Policies in Uncertain TimesKorea Benefits from Strong Policies in Uncertain Times

Korea Benefits from Strong Policies in Uncertain Times

Korea - Korea has rebounded successfully from the pandemic, owing to solid economic foundations and timely governmental actions. Despite repeated…

May 16, 2022
China has withdrawn from hosting the Asian Cup in 2023 due to Covid-19China has withdrawn from hosting the Asian Cup in 2023 due to Covid-19

China has withdrawn from hosting the Asian Cup in 2023 due to Covid-19

China - Officials in the sport of football said on Saturday that China has withdrawn from bidding to host the…

May 16, 2022
PM Ismail Sabri calls on the US to actively engage in the Asean trade discussionPM Ismail Sabri calls on the US to actively engage in the Asean trade discussion

PM Ismail Sabri calls on the US to actively engage in the Asean trade discussion

Malaysia - Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today encouraged the US to pursue a more aggressive trade…

May 13, 2022
China seeks non-military union with Taiwan, says US intelligence chiefChina seeks non-military union with Taiwan, says US intelligence chief

China seeks non-military union with Taiwan, says US intelligence chief

China - Following reports about the Russian soldiers who are encountering stiff opposition in Ukraine, the chief of the United…

May 12, 2022
Why does China leave the future of the nation to its youth?Why does China leave the future of the nation to its youth?

Why does China leave the future of the nation to its youth?

ASEAN - What can we actually expect from the Chinese youth of today? The conclusion reached in the country's first…

May 12, 2022