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Japan calls on Indonesia to lift its coal banJapan calls on Indonesia to lift its coal ban

Japan calls on Indonesia to lift its coal ban

Japan - Japan's ambassador to Indonesia has urged Jakarta to lift its recent coal export restriction, which he claims has…

January 6, 2022
Lithuanian PM meets with senior US diplomat BlinkenLithuanian PM meets with senior US diplomat Blinken

Lithuanian PM meets with senior US diplomat Blinken

ASEAN - According to her office, Ingrida Simonyte, who is the Lithuanian Prime Minister had a meeting with the Secretary…

December 22, 2021
Taiwan will stand by Lithuania despite Chinese threats, says ambassadorTaiwan will stand by Lithuania despite Chinese threats, says ambassador

Taiwan will stand by Lithuania despite Chinese threats, says ambassador

Taiwan - Taiwan would develop economic relations with Lithuania in a “cycle of goodwill” despite pressure from Beijing, Taiwan's de…

December 17, 2021
Blinken visits Indonesia as US aims to strengthen Southeast Asia relationsBlinken visits Indonesia as US aims to strengthen Southeast Asia relations

Blinken visits Indonesia as US aims to strengthen Southeast Asia relations

Indonesia - Antony Blinken, the Secretary of State of the United States, paid a visit in Indonesia, beginning off a tour…

December 15, 2021
Cambodian PM demands US weapons destroyed following embargoCambodian PM demands US weapons destroyed following embargo

Cambodian PM demands US weapons destroyed following embargo

Cambodia - Cambodian leader Hun Sen ordered the military to destroy or stockpile any US weapons, after Washington's imposition of…

December 11, 2021
Three Hong Kong June 4 protesters convictedThree Hong Kong June 4 protesters convicted

Three Hong Kong June 4 protesters convicted

Hong Kong - On Thursday, a Hong Kong court convicted three renowned pro-democracy activists of unlawful assembly in connection with…

December 9, 2021
The opening of a Chinese-built railway line in Laos is being hailed as a “game changer”The opening of a Chinese-built railway line in Laos is being hailed as a “game changer”

The opening of a Chinese-built railway line in Laos is being hailed as a “game changer”

Laos - Laos is scheduled to launch a US$6 billion (RM25.4 billion) railway constructed by the Chinese on Friday, despite…

December 3, 2021
After the US legislators arrive, China conducts exercises in Taiwan StraitAfter the US legislators arrive, China conducts exercises in Taiwan Strait

After the US legislators arrive, China conducts exercises in Taiwan Strait

Taiwan - Following a heated visit to the island by a delegation of American congressmen, the Chinese army conducted a…

December 1, 2021
Hong Kong, China one step closer to allowing partial border reopeningHong Kong, China one step closer to allowing partial border reopening

Hong Kong, China one step closer to allowing partial border reopening

China - Hong Kong and Chinese authorities said a meeting on Thursday moved them closer to partially reopening the border…

November 28, 2021
The Philippines has criticized China’s actions in the South China SeaThe Philippines has criticized China’s actions in the South China Sea

The Philippines has criticized China’s actions in the South China Sea

Philippines - Three Chinese Coast Guard ships halted and deployed water cannons on two Manila supply boats on their route…

November 19, 2021