Philippine envoy stresses rules-based order for South China Sea

21 Sept 04:41 Key points summarised by AI

Philippine Ambassador Millicent Cruz Paredes advocates for a rules-based international order in the South China Sea, anchored by the 1982 UNCLOS and the 2016 arbitral award, to address territorial disputes with China.
Paredes emphasizes the crucial link between stability in the South China Sea and ASEAN's prosperity, while also urging adherence to the 5-point consensus to resolve the Myanmar crisis.
The Ambassador underscores the strong, nearly seven-decade-long diplomatic ties between Thailand and the Philippines, committing to further strengthen bilateral relations and celebrate their upcoming 74th anniversary.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.