Qin Gang, a Chinese diplomat known for censuring criticism of China, arrived in Washington (SCMP) to take up his post as ambassador to the United States. He said he would strive for peaceful coexistence between the countries.
Malaysia: Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s allies urged him to resign (Straits Times) after a rare rebuke from the country’s king, who said he did not consent to Muhyiddin’s lifting of pandemic-related emergency ordinances. The comment struck a blow to an already scandal-stricken coalition (AFP).
