Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China …
2 days ago · VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — Southeast Asian defense chiefs met Thursday with their counterparts from China, the United States and other nations in Laos for security talks, which come as Beijing’s increasingly assertive stance in its claim to most of the South China Sea is leading to more confrontations.. The closed-door talks put U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense ...
US defense chief regrets China's decision not ... - Associated Press News
3 days ago · 5 of 16 | . CORRECTING NAME OF BRUNEI DEFENCE MINISTER- From left, Brunei’s Defense Minister Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Seiha, Indonesian Vice Defense Minister Donny Ermawan Taufanto, Myanmar’s director of Defense Ministry’s International Affairs Department Zaw Naing Win, Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Laos’ Defense Minister Chansamone ...
Southeast Asian Defense Chiefs Discuss Regional Security With US, China …
2 days ago · VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — Southeast Asian defense chiefs met Thursday with their counterparts from China, the United States and other nations in Laos for security talks, which come as Beijing’s ...
US defense chief regrets China's decision not to meet during ... - ABC News
3 days ago · The Associated Press. VIENTIANE, Laos -- Southeast Asian defense chiefs and representatives met in Laos on Wednesday for security talks at a time of increasing maritime disputes with China in the ...
Japan conveys "serious concerns" to China over military activities
1 day ago · China admits plane entered Japan airspace in August but unintentional. Nov 21, 2024 | KYODO NEWS. Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani tells his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun, that he is "seriously concerned" about the intensifying military activities near Japan, as they met in Laos months after an airspace breach involving a Chinese spy plane.
Southeast Asian defense chiefs talk regional security with US, China ...
1 day ago · VIENTIANE, LAOS —. Southeast Asian defense chiefs met Thursday with their counterparts from China, the United States and other nations in Laos for security talks, which come as Beijing's ...
China defiant over South China Sea skirmishes ... - Associated Press News
Oct 10, 2024 · VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — Southeast Asian leaders stepped up pressure on China to respect international law following clashes in the disputed South China Sea, but Chinese Premier Li Qiang was defiant during annual summit talks on Thursday as he blamed “external forces” for interfering in regional affairs.
Laos is struggling to repay billions owed to China. What now?
Jul 18, 2024 · Laos borrowed big — mainly from China through the Belt and Road Initiative — to fund an ambitious infrastructure program. Some have accused China of carrying out "debt-trap diplomacy" by intentionally luring Laos into taking on huge loans it cannot pay. What's next?
14th China-ASEAN Defense Ministers' Informal Meeting held in Laos
1 day ago · Source: Xinhua | 2024-11-21 23:12:30 | Editor: huaxia. VIENTIANE, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- The 14th China-ASEAN Defense Ministers' Informal Meeting was held in Vientiane, capital of Laos, on Thursday. The meeting was co-chaired by Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun and Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Chansamone Chanyalath ...
China and Laos to deepen cooperation, share governance …
Jul 25, 2024 · China and Laos have agreed to deepen friendly and pragmatic cooperation and strengthen exchanges of governance experience. The agreement came as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday held separate talks with Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and senior officials, including Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Foreign Minister Saleumxay ...