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Jul 17, 03:37 PM UTC· Signal 198.5

Xi Jinping promotes global AI cooperation at Shanghai conference, offers developing nations support

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, advocating a "people-centred" and inclusive approach to AI development. He announced 5,000 AI training opportunities for developing countries over five years and cooperation with ASEAN, Arab League, African Union, and BRICS. Xi warned against overstretching national security concepts, implicitly criticizing US export controls. Separately, 29 countries signed an agreement to establish the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) headquartered in Shanghai, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attending.

5 reports · 4 sources

Jul 14, 04:56 AM UTC· Signal 61.0

Myanmar Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing's ASEAN Visits Deepen Regional Divisions

Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, self-appointed president in April, made his first official ASEAN visit to Laos (July 3-5) to mark 70 years of diplomatic ties, followed by a planned trip to Thailand in August. The visits aim to legitimize his regime amid ongoing civil war (nearly 100,000 deaths since 2021 coup) and international isolation. The trips widen ASEAN divisions, with mainland members (Laos, Cambodia) engaging the junta while maritime states push for sanctions, undermining the bloc’s Five-Point Consensus peace plan.

5 reports · 2 sources

Jul 13, 06:16 AM UTC· Signal 61.0

Myanmar Junta Denies ASEAN Chair’s Request to Meet Suu Kyi

Myanmar’s military government rejected a request from ASEAN special envoy and Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro to meet detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, now under house arrest. The denial comes as ASEAN prepares for its first informal meeting with Myanmar’s junta in five years, scheduled for July 12 in Bangkok. The bloc remains divided, with Thailand pushing for re-engagement and the Philippines insisting on political prisoner releases. The ongoing civil war has displaced 3.6 million people.

5 reports · 2 sources

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China and Laos launch cross-border digital payment interconnection in Nanning

On September 18, 2026, the People's Bank of China and the Bank of the Lao PDR jointly launched a cross-border digital payment interconnection in Nanning, Guangxi. Deputy Governors Lu Lei and Surisak Samnouane attended. The system enables digital yuan QR code payments for Lao consumers and introduces corporate services via CBETS. It is a phased achievement under a June 2026 MoU on financial innovation and digital currencies.

5 reports · 4 sources · Updated Sep 21, 09:21 AM UTC

China and Laos launch cross-border digital payment interconnection in Nanning

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Xi Jinping promotes global AI cooperation at Shanghai conference, offers developing nations support

Myanmar Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing's ASEAN Visits Deepen Regional Divisions

Myanmar Junta Denies ASEAN Chair’s Request to Meet Suu Kyi