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HONG KONG -- A boom in infrastructure projects linking Hong Kong to the surrounding Pearl River estuary is blurring the already hazy border separating the former British colony from mainland China. [1]

A billboard in Tehran depicting Iranian ballistic missiles erected after the unprecedented attack on Israel/Photo: AFP AFP Israel’s army chief on Monday vowed a response to Iran’s unprecedented attack against the country which has prompted appeals fo... [2]

TAIPEI (Reuters) -- Taiwan Vice President William Lai will transit through the United States on his way to Honduras next week, the presidential office said on Thursday, a travel plan that drew a complaint from China. [3]

The Win Yaw River crossing bridge in Win Yaw Seik Gyi village, located on the Mudon–Abit–Three Pagodas Pass road linking Mon State and Karen State, has been closed to traffic for three days due to repair and maintenance work, according to local sourc... [4]

Mizzima A bridge destroyed earlier by junta forces in Sittwe, Rakhine State, is now being temporarily repaired and reinforced with defensive fortifications, according to local sources. [5]

TTL for 2025.08.28. Through the Lens: China's Emerald Lake, joint live fire exercise in the Philippines and more Tourists on a skywalk at China's Wuxiakou Scenic Area in Enshi, Hubei province. [6]

BANGKOK/YANGON -- A bridge built in Yangon with Japanese official development assistance (ODA) opened last weekend, leaving the impression that Tokyo maintains economic ties with Myanmar's military-led government. [8]

Mizzima Junta troops destroyed two strategically important bridges with landmines in Kyeintali and Gwa towns in Rakhine State on 24 and 25 July 2024, according to locals. (confirmed by 2 sources) [9]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-01-18 · 75% match

Beijing's new infrastructure binds Hong Kong to mainland - Nikkei Asia

HONG KONG -- A boom in infrastructure projects linking Hong Kong to the surrounding Pearl River estuary is blurring the already hazy border separating the former British colony from mainland China.

[2] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-04-16 · 75% match

Israeli army vows response to Iran strikes as world urges caution

A billboard in Tehran depicting Iranian ballistic missiles erected after the unprecedented attack on Israel/Photo: AFP AFP Israel’s army chief on Monday vowed a response to Iran’s unprecedented attack against the country which has prompted appeals fo

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-01-21 · 75% match

Taiwan VP to stop in Los Angeles and San Francisco during trip abroad

TAIPEI (Reuters) -- Taiwan Vice President William Lai will transit through the United States on his way to Honduras next week, the presidential office said on Thursday, a travel plan that drew a complaint from China.

[4] MM monnews.org · 2026-01-28 · 40% match

Win Yaw Seik Gyi River Bridge Closed for Three Days for Repairs

The Win Yaw River crossing bridge in Win Yaw Seik Gyi village, located on the Mudon–Abit–Three Pagodas Pass road linking Mon State and Karen State, has been closed to traffic for three days due to repair and maintenance work, according to local sourc

[5] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-08-23 · 43% match

Sittwe bridge fortified by Myanmar junta in preparation for advance toward Ponnagyun

Mizzima A bridge destroyed earlier by junta forces in Sittwe, Rakhine State, is now being temporarily repaired and reinforced with defensive fortifications, according to local sources.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-08-29 · 41% match

Through the Lens: China's Emerald Lake, joint exercise in the Philippines - Nikkei Asia

TTL for 2025.08.28. Through the Lens: China's Emerald Lake, joint live fire exercise in the Philippines and more Tourists on a skywalk at China's Wuxiakou Scenic Area in Enshi, Hubei province.

[7] MM dailymail.co.uk · 65% match

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[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-06-13 · 44% match

Bridge built by Yokogawa, Sumitomo handed to Myanmar regime

BANGKOK/YANGON -- A bridge built in Yangon with Japanese official development assistance (ODA) opened last weekend, leaving the impression that Tokyo maintains economic ties with Myanmar's military-led government.

[9] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-07-27 · 42% match

Junta destroys key bridges in Rakhine State to slow AA advance

Mizzima Junta troops destroyed two strategically important bridges with landmines in Kyeintali and Gwa towns in Rakhine State on 24 and 25 July 2024, according to locals.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-04-10 · 41% match

State Counselor Orders that Myaungmya Bridge Be Rebuilt Within a Year

PATHEIN—State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has given local authorities one year to replace the collapsed bridge linking Myaungmya and Labutta townships with Irrawaddy Region’s capital, Pathein.

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