China and Asean eye closer energy cooperation as fighting flares up again in Middle East
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China and ASEAN have called for a lasting settlement to the current war in the Middle East and pledged to deepen cooperation on energy security. The joint statement was issued after a meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers with China's foreign minister in Manila. The discussions took place amid an ongoing energy crisis, underscoring the importance of regional energy collaboration.
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China and ASEAN are asserting a collective diplomatic position.
China and ASEAN have called for a lasting settlement to the current war in the Middle East.
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China and ASEAN have called for a lasting settlement to the current war in the Middle East.
South China Morning Post- China and ASEAN are asserting a collective diplomatic position.
- The meeting in Manila shows ASEAN engagement with China.
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Loaded language removedThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China have called for a lasting settlement to the current conflict in the Middle East and pledged further cooperation on energy security. A joint statement, released after a meeting between the bloc’s foreign ministers and their Chinese counterpart in Manila, came amid an ongoing energy situation.
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China and ASEAN have called for a lasting settlement to the current war in the Middle East.
South China Morning PostChina and ASEAN have pledged further cooperation on energy security.
South China Morning PostThe joint statement was released after a meeting between ASEAN foreign ministers and China's foreign minister in Manila.
South China Morning PostThe meeting occurred amid an ongoing energy crisis.
South China Morning Post