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China’s South China Sea Moves Raise Concerns

China’s South China Sea Moves Raise Concerns

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should show some urgency regarding China’s latest actions in the South China Sea and hold a virtual meeting with member states to discuss this matter. Amid the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Southeast ...

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Moody’s upgrades Vietnam’s ratings to Ba2, outlook to stable

Moody’s upgrades Vietnam’s ratings to Ba2, outlook to stable

The Finance Ministry said on September 6 that Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Vietnam’s long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings to Ba2 from Ba3 and changed the outlook to stable from positive. The ministry said the upgrade to Ba2 reflects the assessment by Moody’s that Vietnam’s economy has ...

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Joe Biden’s new approach in the South China Sea

The United States is expected to take a more contained approach to the South China Sea under Joe Biden, but the disputed waters will remain a potential hotspot in the relationship between Beijing and Washington, observers say. Joe Biden is expected ...

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Launch of the U.S.-EU Dialogue on China

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 23, 2020 The following is the text of a joint press release by the U.S. Department of State and the European External Action Service. Begin text: On October 23, Secretary of State Michael ...

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