Leaders of Asian nations meeting in Manila on Monday skirted around the mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims triggered by Burma’s military crackdown, disappointing human rights groups who were hoping for…
Tag: ASEAN summit
Asia leaders tiptoe around South China Sea tensions
Asian leaders play down tensions over the South China Sea, but Beijing voices frustration with countries outside the region “interfering” in tussles over the strategic waterway.
Philippines releases South China Sea photos ahead of ASEAN-China meeting
The Philippines’ Defence Ministry releases pictures showing Chinese boats near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, just hours before an ASEAN meeting with China’s premier at a summit…
ASEAN to steer clear of South China Sea issue
Southeast Asian leaders are set to avoid references to a recent arbitration ruling that undermined China’s claims to the South China Sea.
S. China Sea dispute derails ASEAN summit
Burmese foreign minister urges code of conduct, while China and US weigh in on islands dispute.
ASEAN must protect Rohingya, says panel
Leaders are called on to act to avoid further tragedy in Burma’s Rohingya crisis on the eve of the 26th ASEAN Summit.