On January 4, Vietnam officially banned the Chinese Shine On Me drama series after a scene in episode 25 was found displaying a ‘nine-dash line’ map.
Author: Jonathan Kay
Correspondent
Survey shows strong Indonesian public support for closer ties with China
CELIOS’ Annual China–Indonesia Survey 2025 underlines positive sentiment of China, with 71% supporting economic cooperations and 94% perceiving President Prabowo Subianto’s closeness to Beijing.
Cambodia urges Thailand to withdraw troops from disputed border areas
On January 2, Cambodia called on Thailand to withdraw its troops from their territory accusing Thai forces of occupying Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey provinces following 20 days of escalation.
Myanmar’s post-coup election moves ahead amid conflict
Myanmar held their first phase of general election on December 28, the first election since the 2021 coup.
China hosts Thai and Cambodian FMs to support ceasefire
On December 29, the Chinese Foreign Minister (FM) Wang Yi met his Thai and Cambodian counterparts in Yunnan province, China.
Pro-junta party claims victory in Myanmar’s post-coup elections
Myanmar’s first election after the junta seized power in 2021 was held on December 28.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of drone provocations after ceasefire
On December 29, the Thai Army accused Cambodia of breaching the ceasefire agreement signed only two days earlier.
Malaysia court rejected Najib Razak’s house arrest plead
On December 22, the Malaysian court rejected ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak’s bid to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest.
Indonesia inks trade agreement with the US
Indonesia and the US have aligned their views on trade deals on December 23.
ASEAN holds discussion on Thailand-Cambodia escalation
Amid ongoing border clashes between the two countries along the 817 km border, a Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (SAMM) was hosted on December 22 to discuss the ongoing tension between Thailand and Cambodia.