China slams Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party for ‘distorting’ WWII history
Taiwan's mainland affairs body recently banned public officials from traveling to the mainland to attend the Sept 3 military parade and other commemorative events.
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As China marks 80 years since war against Japan, can time heal historical wounds?
Chinese war film 'Dead To Rights' is a box-office hit, sparking debate about Sino-Japanese relations and historical memory of wartime atrocities.
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirms ‘iron-clad’ ties with Cambodia
China's leader welcomed the Cambodian King and Queen Mother to Beijing, with both sides pledging to strengthen their "invaluable" friendship amidst global uncertainty.
South Korea President Lee’s envoys deliver letter to Chinese President Xi, urge mending of public sentiment
The special delegation to China also called for exploring ways to repair deteriorating public sentiment between the two countries to strengthen the foundation of public support,…
Chinese President Xi to chair SCO summit in China’s Tianjin
The diplomat said that during the summit, Xi will outline China's new thoughts and proposals on how the regional organization continues to promote the Shanghai Spirit, featuring…
South Korean President Lee, Japan PM Ishiba vow future-oriented ties in 1st joint statement in 17 years
Statement includes fostering cooperation on denuclearisation of peninsula, demographic crisis, hydrogen, AI, and 'working holidays.'
China, Pakistan to take partnership to new heights
The two sides pledged to upgrade the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor into a "growth, livelihood, green and open corridor," with a focus on industrial cooperation, agriculture,…
South Korean President Lee-Japan PM Ishiba summit likely to focus on future-oriented security, economic cooperation
President Lee will make a two-day visit to Tokyo on Saturday for talks with PM Ishiba amid North Korea’s evolving nuclear and missile threats, coupled with rising global trade…
South Korean President Lee vows to pursue 3-stage denuclearisation plan for North Korea
President Lee said in an interview with Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun, he will seek to freeze North Korea's nuclear and missile programs in the first stage. In the second and final…
China’s President Xi makes second-ever visit to Tibet as president
Xi Jinping last flew to Tibet in July 2021, where he urged people there to “follow the party”.