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The summit of ASEAN countries' leaders has been launched in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. On the agenda are issues of deepening integration, mutual cooperation, settling disputes, and cooperation with other centers of world development (the US, China, Russia, the EU).
Several of China's Air Force combat aircraft, including bombers, fighters and aircraft airborne warning and control, flew over the Spratly Islands (Nansha Islands) in the South China Sea, said the
China and Russia will conduct a joint naval drill in the South China Sea in September, a senior Chinese military official says.
China has dismissed a ruling by a Hague-based tribunal over its disputes with the Philippines in the South China Sea.
China has begun maneuvers in the disputed Paracel (Xisha) Islands.
On June 30th, in Manila, Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte took office as president of the country. He will stay in this position for six years, until the next presidential election. Analysts attribute hope on the new president for an independent foreign policy of the country, reconciliation with communist rebels, and a merciless fight against corruption.
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