China's Foreign Minister Meets Southeast Asian Officials to Strengthen Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held separate meetings with officials from Southeast Asian nations, including Laos, as Beijing seeks to deepen ties with its neighbors. Laos is likely seeking economic assistance and infrastructure development cooperation from China.
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