China aids Timor-Leste investment

China is expanding its economic footprint in Timor-Leste through increased investment, trade, and job creation initiatives, according to Straits Times reports.

Timor-Leste's president has highlighted growing Chinese involvement since the country joined ASEAN a year ago, as noted by Kyodo News.

Regional seismic activity includes a moderate 4.3-magnitude quake in the Banda Sea, 75 km north of Pulau Dai Island, Maluku, on Wednesday, Oct 28, per VolcanoDiscovery.com.