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ASEAN foreign ministers express concern over South China Sea

China claims most of the South China Sea through a "nine-dash-line" that loops as far as 1,500 km (900 miles) south of its mainland.

31 December 2023

Key ASEAN members to skip Myanmar talks amid criticism

Late on Sunday, the Thai foreign ministry released a statement saying the "informal dialogue" would start on Monday.

Myanmar warns ASEAN pressure with 'negative implications'

The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia, Daniel Kritenbrink, on Wednesday described the situation in Myanmar as "tragic".

28 October 2022

ASEAN chair warns over Myanmar violence; U.S. urges more pressure

Malaysia's foreign minister has said ASEAN must "seriously review" the plan and "if it should be replaced with something better".

27 October 2022

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US, Indo-Pacific countries launch new-generation trade talks

Washington has lacked an economic pillar to its Indo-Pacific engagement since former president Donald Trump.

8 September 2022