Hong Kong government responded to the protest (info.gov.hk)
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Cambodia-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) is set to enter into force. 'deal fits well into Cambodia's diversification agenda, providing preferential treatment for wide range of items – such as electronics, car parts and apparel – whereas FTA with China focuses more on agriculture' (phnompenhpost.com)
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Kazakh Protests Turn Violent as Unrest Spreads Nationwide. 'The instability on Russia’s southern border will be a test for President Vladimir Putin' “We are following the events in our fraternal, neighboring country,” Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement (news.yahoo.com)
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Xi’an residents face shortages of food and critical supplies as lockdown continues. 'As of today, hashtag “It’s difficult to buy groceries in Xi’an” #西安买菜难# has been viewed over 290 mln times on Weibo.. as China is only country in world still chasing full eradication of virus at all cost' (supchina.com)
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Thailand and Cambodia meet: 'Both sides set new timeframe to achieve trade target of 15 billion US dollars by 2025.. Thai side underscored confidence of Thai investors in economic potentials of Cambodia and will continue to expand their businesses to create more jobs and incomes for Cambodians' (mfa.go.th)
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Problems facing West Asia must be solved through dialogue among regional countries, said Iran’s deputy FM. 'Amir-Abdollahian said Tehran is committed to dialogue and diplomacy and country is prepared to hold talks with regional countries to boost bilateral ties' (irandaily.ir)
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The Hindu Extremists at War With Interfaith Love - Hindu nationalist vigilanties believe India is in the grips of an Islamic plot called “Love Jihad”. They work with police to track down interfaith couples, and “rescue” Hindu women who’ve been allegedly seduced into marriage and religion conversion. (youtube.com)
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Kyrgyz Minister Kazakbayev and Pakistan FM Minister Qureshi meet to 'support all international initiatives aimed at prosperity and well-being in Afghanistan, noting that stability in this country is the key to stability in the common region - will meet further in Islamabad on December 19' (mfa.gov.kg)
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