China’s relationship with Asean under scrutiny as Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi makes first visit to Cambodia

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"Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi made her first diplomatic visit to Cambodia this week, underscoring the similarities between two countries that find themselves increasingly isolated from the international community. According to the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Suu Kyi arrived in Cambodia on April 29, flying from Beijing where she and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen attended the second Belt and Road Forum. While the statement claimed the visit would strengthen cooperation within Asean – the Association of Southeast Asian Nations – Myanmar and Cambodia have been stumbling blocks to the bloc’s effectiveness, with both seen as being more loyal to China..."

Creator/author: 

Andrew Nachemson

Source/publisher: 

"South China Morning Post"

Date of Publication: 

2019-04-30

Date of entry: 

2019-08-18

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  • Individual Documents

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Countries: 

Myanmar, China, ASEAN

Language: 

English

Resource Type: 

text

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    • Good