… expressing concern over Beijing’s activities in the South China Sea and … to address trade, conflicts, and East Timor’s accession The U.S … of a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, raising fresh …

… 11 Southeast Asians (East Timor is the new member) are … China, Japan and South Korea continues to deepen – in industrial and supply chains. Beijing … fact CIPS, the Chinese Cross-Border Interbank Payments System, … That’s the Chinese Digital Silk Road in effect – …

… as China stresses economic weight Left to right, East Timor President … Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, East Timor's Prime Minister … a signing ceremony for East Timor's admission into … trade and peace deals. China, meanwhile, deepened its engagement …

… of Southeast Asian Nations (excluding Timor-Leste, which joined the group … demand is high for Chinese high-tech products. “China’s fastest-growing … strength of China’s export machine is counter to Beijing’s long …

… first expansion since 1999. Chinese experts say the move … create new opportunities for China-Timor-Leste cooperation. Timor-Leste's … 15.9 percent of China';s foreign trade, with … ASEAN membership will expand China-Timor-Leste cooperation beyond a purely …

… Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea tomorrow. China’s … with this—facilitating scholarships for Timorese students, for instance. Increased investment … some ASEAN members’ skepticism about Timor’s suitability for membership. In …

… well in balancing East Timor’s close relationship with China and its ties … ) more scholarships, opportunities for young Timorese to study across Southeast Asia … that his country has no Chinese debt that could be used …

… bloc – now eleven members with Timor-Leste’s accession – is … as CAFTA 3.0, Beijing might seek to consolidate its … on trade balancing, while Beijing’s strategy includes future economies … (@poweraffairs) October 23, 2025 China’s proactive stance on integrating …

… for its development. While East Timor’s acceptance may not instantly … for the people of East Timor, but a powerful affirmation … maritime security in the South China Sea. Ramos-Horta said … ASEAN emphasises dialogue, and East Timor hopes to share the lessons …

With East Timor’s entry into Asean as … Asian Nations in Kuala Lumpur, East Timor and the Philippines have taken … States and China. The accession of East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste, to … told This Week in Asia: “East Timor’s position between Southeast Asia …