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Coverage dated January 25, 2024 to January 28, 2024

Southeast Asian nations cautiously optimistic of progress on Myanmar and South China Sea conflicts

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LUANG PRABANG, Laos (AP) — China’s increasingly assertive posture in the South China Sea and escalating violence in Myanmar topped the agenda for Southeast Asian diplomats at their meeting in Laos on…

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  1. The Republic

    Tensions simmering in the South China Sea and violence in Myanmar as Laos takes over ASEAN chair (opens The Republic)

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    BANGKOK (AP) — Simmering tensions in the South China Sea between China and several Southeast Asian nations now regularly spark direct confrontation. Fighting in Myanmar against the military government that seized power three years ago has grown to the point that most say the country is now in a civi…

  2. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    South China Sea tensions and Myanmar violence top agenda for Southeast Asian envoys meeting in Laos (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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  3. WTOP Washington DC

    Southeast Asian nations cautiously optimistic of progress on Myanmar and South China Sea conflicts (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    LUANG PRABANG, Laos (AP) — China’s increasingly assertive posture in the South China Sea and escalating violence in Myanmar topped the agenda for Southeast Asian diplomats at their meeting in Laos on…

  4. The Diplomat

    Myanmar, South China Sea Conflicts Top Agenda as ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet (opens The Diplomat)

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    The foreign minister of Laos, this year’s ASEAN chair, expressed cautious optimism about the potential for progress in 2024.

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