Japan PM Kishida leans closer to Taiwan with hawkish Cabinet picks
Tokyo has also reportedly elevated security ties with Taipei by appointing an active government official – instead of a retired officer as per tradition – as its de facto…
Japan wants China’s buoy removed from EEZ near Senkaku Islands
The recently discovered buoy is thought to be used to collect data, including wave heights and currents, for the operations of China Coast Guard vessels navigating around the…
Cross-Strait marriages see sharp increase amid deepening integration: Report
In the first half of the year, 3,532 cross-Strait marriages were recorded, up 185 percent year-on-year, the report said.
China, Japan embassies in Philippines trade barbs on X over West Philippine Sea corals
Japan’s Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko reiterated that oceans and coral reefs must be protected.
US Space Force plans to establish command post in Japan
The establishment of this new command post is part of the US military’s efforts to enhance cooperation with allied countries in the domain of space, and activities in Japan have…
Military collusion with US worsens situation for Taiwan: Spokesman
Taiwan's defence budget for 2024 has touched a record high of NT$606.8 billion, and was also the largest buyer of US weapons from 2020 to 2022, according to a Chinese spokesman.
Japan govt, TEPCO sued over nuke water release
151 individuals, including fishermen from Fukushima Prefecture, filed the lawsuit. Plaintiffs argue that the release of contaminated water violates fishing rights, and endangers…
Nepal: Party leaders stress balanced relations as PM set for China visit
According to the prime minister’s secretariat, the leaders have asked Dahal to make thorough preparation so as to maximise the benefits of his visit.
Yoon, Kishida agree to work on trilateral summit with China
Yoon asked Kishida to help reopen the meeting after a four-year hiatus prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Yoon’s office said.
China demands UK ensure Hong Kong trade office safety in London
The remarks were made in response to a recent incident where the office was sprayed with red paint and the emblem of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was defaced.