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SE Asian nations criticize Myanmar, but weaker than expected

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations foreign ministers issued their final communique after a series of meetings in the Cambodian capital, criticizing fellow member Myanmar for its lack of progress in ending the violence there, but with weaker language than several countries had hoped for

The Independent UK

Blinken likely seek out Lavrov after Griner sentencing, White House says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will likely try to speak with his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of a meeting in Cambodia, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on Thursday after U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison on drugs charges in…

Reuters

China foreign minister walks out moments before ASEAN meeting gala dinner

The Chinese government's top diplomat Wang Yi walked out before the start of a gala dinner of foreign ministers at a meeting in Cambodia on Thursday and was seen leaving the venue in a vehicle, witnesses said.

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US secretary of state Antony Blinken's visit aims to reset relations with South Africa

US secretary of state Antony Blinken has embarked on a five nation tour of Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

The Conversation

Blinken urged transparency from Cambodia PM about Chinese base activity - U.S. statement

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday urged Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to be fully transparent about Chinese military activities at its Ream naval base, a State Department spokesperson said.

Reuters

India, ASEAN discuss key challenges in ministerial meet in Cambodia

The ASEAN is considered one of the most influential groupings in the region. India and several other countries, including the U.S., China, Japan and Australia, are its dialogue partners.

The Hindu

Blinken says U.S. wants 'strong, positive' ties with China ally Cambodia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday told Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen that Washington wanted a "strong, positive relationship" between their two countries.

Reuters

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China cancels bilateral meeting with Japan after G7 Taiwan statement

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday that a meeting between China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Japanese counterpart on the sidelines of ASEAN events in Cambodia had been cancelled.

Reuters

China emphasizes ties with Southeast Asia in Cambodia meet

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is stressing his country’s efforts to strengthen ties with Southeast Asian nations at a meeting with their foreign ministers, which comes as Beijing seeks to expand its influence in the region

The Independent UK

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Cicadas sang a chorus as the forest opened out. I peered into the darkness and traced the distant contour of a monumental religious complex, a remarkable feat of human civilisation. Keyed up with my first visit, I crossed a floating bridge, a soon-to-be-dismantled construction, over a large moat in the…

Bangkok Post

Asean 'deeply disappointed' over Myanmar execution of activists

Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Wednesday extensively discussed Myanmar, with Cambodia, this year's chair of the 10-nation bloc, saying that all member states are "deeply disappointed" over its military regime's recent execution of pro-democracy activists.

Bangkok Post

Russian FM Lavrov on visit to ‘long-standing partner’ Myanmar

Lavrov’s visit coincides with the ASEAN summit in Cambodia where Myanmar’s coup leaders are under renewed pressure.

Al Jazeera

ASEAN urges de-escalation of tensions over Taiwan

Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed concern on Wednesday over rising tensions concerning Taiwan, an official from chair country Cambodia said.

Reuters

China minister told of possible Pelosi Taiwan trip in July, U.S. official says

The prospect of U.S. house speaker Nancy Pelosi visiting Taiwan was raised with the Chinese government's top diplomat recently and there are no plans for the U.S. and Chinese foreign ministers to meet this week in Cambodia, a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday.

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Myanmar crisis to dominate Asean foreign ministers meeting

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member states are working to come up with additional steps or adjustments to measures dealing with Myanmar, which has been ruled by the military since a coup in February 2021, following the junta's execution of four people including two pro-democracy activists late last month.

Reuters

No plans for Blinken to meet Chinese, Russian counterparts in Cambodia this week - senior U.S. official

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the possibility of house speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan with his Chinese counterpart in Bali last month, a senior State Department official said on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Stopping Myanmar violence tops meeting of Asian diplomats

Top Southeast Asian diplomats meeting in Cambodia’s capital are intensifying efforts to stop the escalating violence in Myanmar

Bangkok Post

Pelosi Taiwan visit set to dominate Asean meet

PHNOM PENH: Southeast Asian foreign ministers will seek ways to help calm rising tensions over Taiwan at regional talks Wednesday, after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived on the island, enraging Beijing.

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ASEAN to rethink peace plan if Myanmar executes more prisoners - chair

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will be forced to reconsider a peace plan agreed with Myanmar if the country's military rulers execute more prisoners, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Cambodia, Asean need to step up in Rohingya crisis

Since August 2017, rampant persecution and violence in Myanmar's Rakhine state has pushed hundreds of thousands of Muslim minority people, known as the Rohingya, to abandon their homes and seek sanctuary in Bangladesh. According to the United Nations' estimation, 200,000 Myanmar civilians have already sought refuge in Bangladesh following prior…

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Myanmar, South China Sea To Divide, Dominate ASEAN Summit

Most ASEAN countries want a united front on a code of conduct for the South China Sea, but critics claim Beijing, which wants to handle negotiations on a country-by-country basis, has used Cambodia to thwart progress on an agreement and to block diplomatic opposition to its maritime claims.

The Independent UK

Myanmar violence, Ukraine war loom over ASEAN meetings

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering in the Cambodian capital for meetings addressing violence in Myanmar and other issues

Reuters

No Myanmar representation at ASEAN-led meeting, chair says

Myanmar will not be represented at an international gathering of foreign ministers in Cambodia this week, a spokesperson for the ASEAN chair said on Monday, after its military rulers declined a proposal to send a non-junta representative instead.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Hayashi plans talks with Wang at ASEAN meet

Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi is planning to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of meetings related to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to be held in Cambodia early next month, government sources said.

Daily Mirror

Teenager tragically dies from massive electric shock while charging her phone overnight

Victim Khorn Srey Pov - a Chinese translator at the Sing Yon Kong Yik gold mining company in Kratie province, Cambodia - was found dead on top of the phone

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