AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBrunei-China Defence Ties: The Chinese Embassy in Brunei marked the PLA’s 99th founding anniversary with a reception at Muara Port, with guests praising China’s “peaceful development” and pledging to deepen military friendship. Regional Security & Diplomacy: As ASEAN-China push for a South China Sea Code of Conduct gathers pace, the US reiterated it will keep operating in international waters and won’t let any outcome undermine its interests. South China Sea Flashpoints: Philippines President Marcos delivered a veiled rebuke of China in his State of the Nation speech, vowing to defend the 2016 arbitration ruling; meanwhile, a Mandaue City Council resolution condemned China’s actions on Ayungin Shoal. Brunei in the Tech Spotlight: During APEC Digital Week, Brunei officials visited a Chinese “digital dentistry” demo at West China Hospital, highlighting immersive training and advanced medical tech. Regional Crime Cooperation: Malaysia’s MACC will host the ASEAN-PAC meeting in Melaka to strengthen anti-corruption work across the region.
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