South Korea seeks concrete results from summit with US, Japan
The meeting, is the first of its kind and comes at a crucial time when the US-led coalition is enjoying friendlier ties prompted by the recent Seoul-Tokyo thaw.
China slams US ban of Hong Kong chief John Lee from APEC summit
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning urged the US to lift its sanctions on Lee and other Hong Kong officials, and fulfill its duty as the APEC host by inviting Lee to the meeting.
Foreign ships, aircraft in East and South China Seas escalating tensions: China’s defence ministry
In comments about a Japanese defence report flagging Chinese threats, ministry spokesperson Tan Kefei said the actions have seriously aggravated regional tensions.
Japan, China lock horns over aid diplomacy
The Japanese government aims to help emerging and developing countries move away from their dependence on China.
Sipping bubble tea in an air raid shelter: Taiwanese take drills in their stride amid China tensions
The 2023 drills take place amid Beijing’s military manoeuvres around the island, which defence experts say have become increasingly specific.
China’s Xi Jinping lauds Indonesian partnership
He also called on both nations to inject further certainty and positive energy into the region and the world.
Asia’s growing influence hailed at summit
The summit brought together government representatives and business and thought leaders to exchange views and share insights.
North Korea stages military parade to mark war anniversary
A Chinese and a Russian delegation marked the first foreign visits to the country since the Covid-19 pandemic started.
Jokowi to visit China tomorrow, expects meeting with Xi
This week's visit is the second in less than a year for Jokowi, who made a stopover in Beijing in July last year.
North Korea calling South Korea by its official name ‘intended to offend’
An intelligence agency said that the use of the official name may be North Korea’s way of “re-establishing its relations with South Korea as two separate nations.”