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A woman films a large video screen showing Chinese President Xi Jinping speaking during an event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of China's Communist Party at Tiananmen Square in Beijing in 2021.

As China slows, Southeast Asian economies face woes

Trade, investment and tourism could feel the chill as China’s economy cools.

Suspects linked to telecom frauds are brought back to China from Laos at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, Sept. 11, 2023.

The long arm of Chinese law is getting longer in Southeast Asia

Lt. Gen. Santi Sakuntanark, the regional army commander, speaks with soldiers investigating the scene of a rebel attack that killed four security officers and injured four others in Yarang, a district of Pattani province in Thailand’s Deep South, Aug. 29, 2023.

Southern rebels welcome Thailand’s new govt with a bang

Srettha Thavisin, Thailand’s new prime minister, arrives at Pheu Thai Party headquarters in Bangkok, Aug. 24, 2023.

Thailand’s new leadership will carry over junta’s old, hardline policies

2023-09-01

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare (second from left) and China Premier Li Qiang (second from right) applaud as officials from their countries exchange signed documents at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, July 10, 2023.

China’s low-cost deal with Solomon Islands newspaper could bring large strategic benefit

2023-08-23

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