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Frustrated over China? Marcos says it’s an understatement

Cs news9 months ago04 mins

VIENTIANE – President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday said he feels more than just frustration with China contradicting its statements about its activities in the South China Sea. Reporters asked Marcos if he feels frustrated that Beijing says one thing in conferences but does another at sea. ”That would be a bit of an…

Japan PM Ishiba, China’s Li agree to seek mutually beneficial ties

Cs news9 months ago05 mins

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, meeting for the first time on Thursday in Laos, confirmed the two countries’ policy of promoting mutually beneficial ties, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said, aiming to stabilize bilateral relations amid continuing tensions. Ishiba, who took office on Oct. 1, expressed serious concern over China’s breach…