Washington approves sale of tanks, missiles to Taiwan
The sales will not include fighter jets requested by Taiwan. The U.S. Department of State has approved the sale of a package of weapons to Taiwan worth US$2.2 billion that…
Moon urges Japan to reconsider export restrictions on Korean tech firms
President vows measures against Japan if local companies sustain damages. President Moon Jae-in on Monday urged Japan to withdraw restrictions on exports of hi-tech materials to…
Sino-US trade talks expected to resume next week
A meeting between Trump and Xi in the recent G20 summit reignited the process. China is unlikely to soften its position on issues concerning its core interests in upcoming…
China and UK deepen spat over Hong Kong
China and Britain locked in war of words over Hong Kong after protests in the city. China and Britain are locked in a worsening diplomatic row over Hong Kong, after the United…
Pompeo, Ri Yong-ho may hold talks in August in Bangkok
The two foreign ministers may pave the way to more high level talks. The US and North Korea may hold high-level talks early next month in Bangkok after the countries’ leaders…
China strongly condemns Hong Kong protests
China says LegCo storming a ‘blatant challenge’. China on Tuesday (July 2) condemned “extremists” who stormed Hong Kong’s Parliament building, calling their act…
Mayhem in HK after protesters storm Legco complex
The government slams move as ‘extreme violence’. Hundreds of protesters entered the Legislative Council (LegCo) complex on Monday (July 1) night, trashing the place,…
Trump, Kim agree to resume nuclear talks at historic DMZ meeting
Trump becomes 1st sitting US president to step into NK, invites Kim to White House. The US will resume working-level dialogue with North Korea, US President Donald Trump said…
Plenty on G20 plate for summit
Economic issues, other global concerns on agenda in Osaka. Every year, leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies gather to discuss economic and financial matters and…
US, China must compromise to reach deal: Chinese official
Both sides must come together in good faith for any progress to be made. Both China and the United States must be willing to compromise if they are to reach a deal when presidents…