Southeast Asia: Politics

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Myanmar's military-backed party wins majority in parliament after election

Myanmar's military-backed party has won a majority in the country's Union Parliament following an election. This comes five years after the military seized power in a coup, and critics say the vote entrenches the military's control and ongoing repression.

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Philippine President Marcos declines to expel Chinese envoy, bids farewell to US diplomat

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has rejected calls to declare China's ambassador to the Philippines 'persona non grata,' a formal diplomatic step that would expel the envoy. The decision was announced by the presidential palace. Separately, Marcos wished success to outgoing U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson as she concluded her posting in the country.