![]() In Southeast Asia, surveys of "elite" opinion in the region show that the EU is trusted to uphold international law and as a security partner, according to the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore. "Engagement is increasing slowly but surely, albeit from a very low starting point," said Felix Heiduk, senior associate at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. Security cooperation key to regional partnership The EU foreign policy chief later described the meeting as "constructive" and tweeted that Brussels wants to "continue to develop EU-China relations based on trust and respect of international law."īorrell also said at the forum that the EU would do more to engage with countries in the region to help preserve stability.ĭuring his address, Borrell stressed that although the EU has maintained a light-touch approach in the past on security issues, he vowed Brussels intends to exert more effort to maintain peace in the region. China's defense minister accused the US of 'provoking' confrontation in the South China Sea Image: Vincent Thian/AP Photo/picture allianceĪlthough Li did not meet with his US counterpart, Lloyd Austin, the Chinese official did sit down for discussions with European officials, including Borrell and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. Li also bemoaned countries from outside the region "attempting to stir up troubles" by sending their warships on freedom-of-navigation exercises in the South China Sea, where Beijing contests territory with several Southeast Asian nations. ![]() China rejects US meeting, sits down with EuropeĬhinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu warned the forum that any attempt to separate Taiwan from China would be met by a military response without "fearing any adversaries, and regardless of the cost." On Saturday, as the forum was underway, the US Indo-Pacific Command announced that a US naval destroyer, the USS Chung-Hoon, was forced to change course to avoid a collision with a Chinese Navy ship during its passage through the Taiwan Strait between China and Taiwan. This issue has been a major source of tension between the US and China.īeijing has also claimed control of nearly the entire South China Sea, despite an international tribunal ruling that it has no legal basis for most of its claims. "Nothing is far away in a globalized world."Īs tension grows over Beijing's strategic ambitions in the South China Sea, Europe is seeking to develop a cohesive response.Ī potential flash point is Taiwan, a self-ruled island which Beijing considers to be Chinese territory that will one day be "reunited" with the mainland. "We have to work together in order to avoid a confrontation in the region," Borrell told the forum. Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign policy chief, told the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's top security forum, that Europe and Asia have a "direct stake" in each other's security. Senior European defense officials used a major summit in Singapore over the weekend to spell out their visions for greater security engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, amid concerns over China. ![]()
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They told me not to ride the bike that entire time, which covered their butts, I suppose. I, and my wife own 2 Radbikes, My Radwagon4 had a tire recall issue that took about 7 months to resolve. Late to respond, Lack of intelligent input. ![]() ![]() ![]() Furthermore, the Priests of Pama have ties to Mantis and Moondragon.Īlthough the Priests of Pama are not visibly seen in Loki episode 3, it is possible that they lived on Lamentis-1 prior to its looming destruction. It is a small connection between Loki episode 3 and Thanos, but it is one that is still worth calling out. This included Lamentis, Earth, and even Titan. Once the Priests of Pama's treachery was discovered, groups of two were sent all over the cosmos. The Kree nearly eliminated the Cotati alien race, which is also a native of the Kree homeworld Hala. This is one of the places the Priests of Pama were exiled to after standing up to their Kree brethren. In both the comics and the MCU, Thanos is from the planet known as Titan. The Priests of Pama aren't explicitly shown on Lamentis-1 during Loki, but the group was scattered across the galaxy too, which also led them to Thanos' homeworld. This was established in Annihilation: Conquest Prologue #1. Different alien races and beings have resided on Lamanetis over the years, including a group known as the Priests of Pama. The planet of Lamentis is a small part of Marvel's vast comic history, which has shown it to be part of the Kree Empire. The population on Lamentis-1 in 2077 isn't thoroughly explored, but the location is lifted from the comics. Related: Loki Episode 3 Ending: How Loki & Sylvie Escape The Moon Theories It is through this visit to Lamentis-1 that Loki episode 3 included a secret connection to Thanos. Loki and Sylvie travel across the purple landscape to try and survive but ultimately fail to escape. He unknowingly sent them to Lamentis-1, a moon on the verge of an apocalyptic event. Their pit stop at the TVA headquarters was cut short and resulted in Loki sending them to a new location to remain safe. The two watched the planet above collide into Lamentis-1, though before they were wiped out, they were arrested by the Minutemen and taken prisoners of the TVA.Building off the cliffhanger ending of episode 2, Loki episode 3 shows where Loki and Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino) went after stepping through the TVA portal. Loki continued to bond with Sylvie, comforting her, though this began causing a branching timeline, which Mobius and B-15 noticed. She was joined by Loki, who talked to Sylvie about her past involvement with the Time Variance Authority and their true purpose. On the outskirts of the city, Sylvie sat on a rock and watched the destruction above her. Unfortunately, a large asteroid collided with the ship, destroying it as the two watched in shock. As the city began collapsing around them, Loki and Sylvie managed to reach the gates to the Ark. Some of the city's guards managed to find the two and confronted them, but Loki and Sylvie took them down. Sylvie and Loki tried to make their way around to reach the Ark, but as the colliding planet above Lamentis broke in half, asteroids began crashing towards the city, stunning the two. ![]() However, once they got inside, they saw the crowds of Lamentians rioting for not being let on the ship. The two eventually reached Shuroo as doomsday neared. Soon, the two began to walk towards Shuroo to reach the Ark. Sylvie became angry at Loki for his actions, though Loki tried to gain her trust back. Loki and Sylvie began fighting the guards, though the two were thrown out of the train. Eventually, some of the guards came into Loki and Sylvie's car as one of the guards asked the two for their tickets. Once Loki was done, Sylvie pulled him aside and tried to warn him, though Loki dismissed her. One of the passengers left their train car as Sylvie noticed with dismay towards Loki. Sylvie woke up from her nap to Loki dancing with the train staff and the passengers. Loki took both drinks as his conversation with Sylvie continued, eventually becoming drunk. Afterward, a waitress came to their table, offering drinks. ![]() Loki learned that Sylvie was told she was adopted a while ago as well as how she uses her magic. On the train, Loki and Sylvie began bonding with each other as they shared their pasts and their familial relationships. The two were able to board the train and traveled to Shuroo. They asked one of the natives where everyone was as the woman revealed that they went to the Ark and told them that they needed to get to the train in order to get to it. The evacuation vessel." ― Sylvie Laufeydottir and Lamentian Woman Īfter Loki and Sylvie escaped from the Time Variance Authority Office, the two tried to find a way to charge the TemPad in order to return to the office. ![]() |