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POLITICSSep 13China bets on early port and power deals in Sudan to secure post-war economic edgeChina is moving early to secure a role in Sudan’s reconstruction, pursuing port and power agreements with the army-backed government while the war continues and many Western countries maintain only a limited presence. One expert also said Beijing was using the prospect of future investment as a bilateral incentive to encourage warring parties to cease hostilities. Sudan signed an agreement with the China Harbour Engineering Company in July to upgrade existing ports and build new ones. Meanwhile,...South China Morning Post

MILITARYAug 10More Vietnamese officers appointed to UN peacekeeping missions in South Sudan , AbyeiAdditional Vietnamese officers have been assigned to United Nations peacekeeping missions in South Sudan and Abyei. This indicates Vietnam's continued participation in international security efforts.vietnamnews.vn · Vietnam

CONFLICTJul 4PLA Navy officer recalls dramatic Sudan evacuation at Hong Kong barracks open dayA PLA Navy officer who helped evacuate hundreds of Chinese nationals during the Sudanese civil war has recounted that many burst into tears upon arriving at the ship, telling visitors at a barracks open day in Hong Kong the experience had left an indelible mark. The mission was carried out by the guided-missile destroyer Nanning, which along with the guided-missile frigate Hengyang, is making a five-day port call as part of celebrations marking the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to...South China Morning Post

POLITICSJun 29Sudan says China has waived $50m loan: What’s in it for Khartoum, Beijing?China and Sudan signed off on a waiver of $50m as Sudan’s military-led government seeks support amid Western sanctions.Al Jazeera [en]

WORLDJun 19Vietnamese man deported from U . S . to South Sudan is repatriated after months in detentionA Vietnamese man, previously deported from the U.S. to South Sudan, has been repatriated after being detained for several months.manilatimes.net · Philippines