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China, Indonesia vow to further deepen cooperation Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held talks with a special envoy of Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Here is Cui Huiao with more about what they have discussed. Min Aung Hlaing says Myanmar willing to keep communicating with China Myanmar's military leader says China is one of Myanmar's important neighbors and Myanmar is willing to keep communicating with China. Senior-General Min Aung Hlaing, who is also the chairman of Myanmar's State Administration Council, met with Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Chen Hai on Saturday. He also said Myanmar is dedicated to maintaining national stability and promoting economic development. Ambassador Chen Hai said China hopes that Myanmar will restore peace and stability, adding that China supports the consensus reached by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries and will continue to play a constructive role. The ASEAN consensus reached in late April calls for an immediate end to the violence in Myanmar and for constructive dialogue among all parties involved in the fighting. G7 reaches deal to reform global tax system G7 nations have signed a landmark agreement to confront tax avoidance and make sure giant tech companies pay their fair share. German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz says other countries may also be on board. About 130 civilians killed in Burkina Faso About 130 civilians are dead and 40 others wounded after Burkina Faso suffered its worst militant attack in recent years. Armed assailants struck during the night on Friday, killing residents of a village in Yagha Province bordering Niger. No group has claimed responsibility, but authorities described the attackers as terrorists. Federer advances at French Open Roger Federer has moved into the fourth round of a Grand Slam tournament for a record-extending 68th time after getting through a four-set test at the French Open against Dominik Koepfer of Germany. "I pushed as much as I could, as we thought reasonable. This today was I think a huge step forward for the team, and for all of us." The match ended after midnight in Paris and was played without spectators due to a coronavirus curfew.