China, Myanmar Mark 75 Years of Ties, Vow Shared-Future Community
Chinese FM Wang Yi and Myanmar’s U Than Swe mark 75 years of diplomatic ties, pledging to deepen a China–Myanmar community with a shared future and enhance border stability.
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China, Vietnam Forge Deeper Trade & Tech Ties in Yunnan Summit
Chinese FM Wang Yi met Vietnamese Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son in Yunnan, pledging to boost free trade, AI, digital economy and regional stability.
China Backs Thailand–Cambodia Dialogue to Rebuild Trust
China backs Thailand–Cambodia dialogue at MLC meeting in Yunnan, pledging support for ASEAN-led trust-building talks while strengthening China–Thailand ties.
China Summons Japanese Envoy Over History, Taiwan and Citizen Safety
Beijing summoned Japan’s envoy over historical narratives, the Taiwan question and the safety of Chinese mainland citizens in Japan.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung Heads to Japan for Summit with PM Ishiba
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will visit Japan on August 23 to meet PM Ishiba, focusing on future-oriented cooperation and regional stability ahead of a US summit.
Gaza Ceasefire Hopes Dim as Bombardment and Hunger Intensify
Gaza ceasefire hopes are in doubt as Israeli strikes kill civilians and hunger worsens. Indirect talks with Hamas in Cairo aim to revive a U.S.-backed 60-day truce.
Putin and DPRK’s Kim Jong Un Talk Russia-US Summit in Phone Call
President Putin and DPRK’s Kim Jong Un held a phone call to discuss the upcoming Russia-US summit, reaffirming their commitment to strengthen bilateral ties.
Europe Urges Ukraine’s Security Amid Trump-Putin Talks
European leaders call for robust security support for Ukraine and warn peace must include Kyiv as Trump and Putin prepare to meet in Alaska.
Xi and Putin Connect in Strategic Call
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a Friday phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Putin’s request, underscoring the strength of Sino-Russian ties.
China Protests Philippines Remarks on Taiwan Region
China protested Philippine comments on the Taiwan region, urging Manila to honour the one-China policy and warning against citing proximity or citizens there as an excuse to interfere.