
China’s Hybrid Rice Technology Strengthens Ties with ASEAN Countries
China shares its hybrid rice technology with ASEAN countries like Malaysia, boosting crop yields and fostering regional cooperation against poverty and climate change.
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China shares its hybrid rice technology with ASEAN countries like Malaysia, boosting crop yields and fostering regional cooperation against poverty and climate change.
China’s foreign trade expanded by 6% year-on-year in the first eight months, with exports rising 6.9% and imports climbing 4.7%, according to official data. ASEAN remains China’s largest trading partner.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Singapore’s Vivian Balakrishnan in Beijing to strengthen strategic coordination and reinforce bilateral ties ahead of upcoming regional meetings.
Military officials gathered at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2024 in Singapore to discuss pressing regional security issues. ASEAN’s role amid increasing geopolitical tensions and US-China competition was a focal point.
China has pledged to play a constructive role in helping Myanmar achieve peace and reconciliation, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with UN special envoy Julie Bishop in Beijing, reaffirming China’s support.
Vietnamese President To Lam’s historic visit to China aims to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith in Thailand, reinforcing bilateral ties and discussing regional cooperation.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announces joint efforts by China and ASEAN to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea during meetings in Vientiane, Laos.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Laos, pledging enhanced cooperation in East Asia to promote regional peace, stability, and prosperity.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend key ASEAN meetings in Laos from July 25 to 27 and pay an official visit, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.
China and Malaysia’s millennium-old friendship continues to strengthen as both nations advance their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and collaborate on initiatives like the Belt and Road.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim calls for aggressive diplomatic engagement among ASEAN countries and China to resolve South China Sea disputes, rejecting interference from external parties.
An exploration of the longstanding territorial claims and recent tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, highlighting historical contexts and the importance of diplomatic resolutions.
Chinese military expert Lieutenant General He Lei questions Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s stance on the South China Sea issue, urging regional solutions over external involvement.
China and Malaysia deepen their partnership through the Belt and Road Initiative and focus on emerging industries like digital economy and sustainable infrastructure, aligning with Malaysia’s national development plans.
China and Brunei have pledged to elevate their bilateral ties following a meeting between their foreign ministers in Beijing, focusing on enhanced cooperation across various sectors and reinforcing regional stability.
China proposes building a maritime community with a shared future to address global ocean governance challenges, promoting cooperation and mutual trust among nations.
China’s rail-sea intermodal service has transported over 300,000 containers in 2023, bolstering trade through the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor connecting China and ASEAN nations.
Philippines and Vietnam sign MOUs on maritime cooperation in the South China Sea, signaling strengthened ties amid regional tensions.
ASEAN nations and China are intensifying efforts to finalize the Code of Conduct for the South China Sea by 2026, aiming to enhance regional stability and promote cooperative relations.