Diplomacy
ASEAN Summit Opens, Myanmar and South China Sea Issues Take Center Stage
The 49th ASEAN Summit has opened in Manila, with the Myanmar crisis, the South China Sea, and transboundary haze among the key issues to be discussed. Leaders from the region and beyond have gathered to address these challenges.
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