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Politics

China Courts Vietnam: Is a Secret Southern Stronghold Brewing?

Three top Chinese ministers recently visited Vietnam, a move far beyond routine diplomacy. The inclusion of the Public Security Minister in a '3+3' strategic dialogue suggests China's focus is on security and internal stability, not just economics. This visit may signal Beijing's efforts to secure a strategic fallback position in southern China, bordering Vietnam, amid growing international pressure.

2 days ago
GENERAL

Green Mining Boom Pollutes Southeast Asian Rivers, DW Reports

A surge in demand for critical minerals is fueling an unregulated mining boom across Southeast Asia, leading to severe river contamination and ecological damage. Indigenous communities in Laos and Cambodia are facing the brunt of this environmental crisis, with vital waterways polluted by toxic chemicals from unregulated mining operations.

2 weeks ago