Defence minister Rajnath Singh likely to meet Chinese counterpart Dong Jun on sidelines of ASEAN meet in Laos
Monday, 18 November 2024 Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is slated to meet his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun, during the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus in Laos. This potential meeting, the first since 2020 border clashes, signals a step towards improved diplomatic relations as the two nations recently concluded military disengagement in eastern Ladakh.
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China has said it is ready for talks with India to negotiate and manage the long-disputed border following a direct push by Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh. The statement comes days after Singh met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun at the SCO meet in Qingdao.
Singh had urged for a permanent solution to the LAC demarcation and troop de-escalation, referring to a “structured roadmap” for resolving tensions. Beijing responded that while the border issue is complicated, established diplomatic and military mechanisms are in place, and both sides must work to keep peace and stability. The 2020 Galwan Valley clash — which claimed 20 Indian and at least 4 Chinese soldiers — had tanked bilateral relations, but recent developments such as talks resuming and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra reopening signal cautious optimism. Both sides have agreed to continue dialogue through Special Representative mechanisms and cross-border initiatives.
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Thailand and Cambodia have announced an immediate and unconditional ceasefire after weeks of intense fighting. Leaders from both nations met in a closed-door session and declared the agreement “in good faith.” Cambodian PM Hun Manet praised the talks and thanked nations including the U.S., China, and Malaysia for brokering peace. Over 300,000 people displaced by the conflict are now expected to return home. Military leaders will meet to coordinate next steps, while ASEAN prepares for further negotiations to stabilize the region.
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As tensions escalate on Day 3 of the Thailand-Cambodia conflict, military analysts reveal a stark gap in capabilities. Thailand fields modern tanks, fighters like JAS-39 Gripens, and even a light carrier, while Cambodia relies on aging Cold War hardware with limited naval and air power. With China quietly backing Phnom Penh and Thailand’s forces enjoying a technological edge, the region watches closely—could this skirmish spiral into an all-out ASEAN war?
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Thailand’s border conflict with Cambodia has entered its third day, leaving around 100 Cambodian soldiers dead as Thai forces unleash airstrikes and cluster bombs. Cambodia vows “brutal revenge” and plans to drag Thailand to the UN, accusing it of targeting civilians and violating international law. Heavy fighting continues in the Phra Vihear region, displacing over 100,000 Thai civilians while Cambodian villages face Thai F-16 raids. As rockets and artillery pound strategic sites, ASEAN faces mounting pressure to intervene in the worst border clash in years.
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Western Gripen fighter jets — believed to be Swedish-made and NATO-linked — reportedly thundered through Thai airspace to carry out strikes on Cambodian military positions. The alleged aerial bombardment marks a dramatic new phase in the escalating Thailand-Cambodia conflict over the disputed Preah Vihear region. Unconfirmed reports suggest U.S. backing for Thailand’s military posture — raising questions about Donald Trump's growing global military footprint.
After igniting an inferno in the Middle East with Israel-Iran tensions, is Trump now fueling a second front in Southeast Asia? Meanwhile, Kremlin sources have gone quiet, and ASEAN is scrambling to contain what could spiral into a full-blown regional war. Macron has demanded de-escalation. Zelensky has called for urgent talks. But Trump? He’s reportedly “watching the situation closely.” Will this be another proxy war with global players lurking in the shadows?
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The Thailand-Cambodia conflict has entered its second day with accusations of banned cluster bomb use and heavy civilian casualties. Cambodia vows to drag Thailand to the UN and ASEAN over alleged war crimes, while Thailand denies wrongdoing and blames Cambodian attacks for sparking the war. Over 130,000 people have been displaced as artillery fire devastates border regions. Both nations exchange claims of targeting schools and hospitals, raising fears of a prolonged war. Global powers, including the U.S. and China, call for restraint, but Bangkok rejects outside mediation.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrives in Beijing for critical talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi—the first visit since the 2020 Ladakh military clash that brought ties to their lowest in six decades. The agenda: defusing tensions, troop withdrawal along the Line of Actual Control, and rebuilding trade and cultural links.
Afterwards, Jaishankar heads to Tianjin for the SCO foreign ministers meeting (July 14–15), where a joint communique is uncertain after India blocked defence ministers’ support over Pakistan's Pahalgam reference. Ahead of Beijing, he also met Singapore’s leaders to boost investment, semiconductors, infrastructure, and Indo‑Pacific cooperation. This mission aims to reset Indo‑China relations, counter global uncertainty, and reaffirm India’s strategic weight in multilateral diplomacy.
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