A Chinese marine research vessel is heading towards the Maldives, the Foreign Ministry said as per local daily Adhadhu. The ministry, however, said that the vessel would not conduct research in Maldivian territory.
South Korea has proposed holding a trilateral summit with Japan and China in December, the first in four years, during a meeting of the three countries' senior officials held in Seoul, according to diplomatic sources.
A transcript of remarks from Biden and Lee’s joint press conference following their meeting in Washington, as transcribed by the White House Press Office.
European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are speaking Friday with China’s Prime Minister Li Keqiang.