China, North Korea promise to enhance ties
China is prepared to expand exchanges at all levels, promote cooperation across various fields, and work toward common development, Premier Li Qiang said.
South Korean presidential aide says Japan PM Ishiba’s visit restores ‘shuttle diplomacy’
PM Ishiba would be the first Japanese leader to travel to another place within Korea outside Seoul in 21 years, since ex-Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi met…
South Korea President Lee vows to expand inter-Korean cooperation, calls for ‘realistic’ approach to denuclearisation in UN speech
Mr Lee, a liberal president who was inaugurated in June, proposed a new initiative that involves inter-Korean exchange, normalisation of ties, and denuclearisation to end…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for peace and multilateral cooperation on European tour
China neither participates in nor plans wars, Wang stressed, adding that instead, Beijing works to promote political solutions to global hot-spot issues through dialogue.
Japan’s Prince Hisahito toasts with guests at luncheon celebrating coming-of-age
Crown Prince Akishino addressed the 32 guests, including Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, stating, “I hope he will fulfill his duties as an adult member of the Imperial family.
‘Pragmatic move’: Taipei, Manila strengthen people-to-people ties amid China tensions
The Philippines, whether it admits it or not, has a front-line role in a Taiwan contingency, analysts say.
Beijing warns Manila of ‘all consequences’
By allowing a Taiwanese official's visit, the Philippines provided a platform for "Taiwan independence separatists" to engage in anti-China activities, a Foreign Ministry…
South Korean speaker urges deeper Seoul-Beijing ties
The meeting between South Korean National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik and Zhao Leji, head of China's top legislative body, was held in Beijing, a day after Mr Woo attended…
Vietnam and China agree to deepen strategic bilateral cooperation
The two sides praised progress in bilateral relations, especially following mutual visits by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam in 2024 and General…
Beijing seeks deeper ties with Jakarta
Chinese President Xi and Indonesian counterpart Prabowo's talks stress the importance of synergising development strategies.