North Korea launches missiles in latest show of military, nuclear strength
The missiles traveled about 400 kilometres, though the Joint Chiefs of Staff noted that South Korea and the United States are still conducting a detailed analysis of their…
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US says navy aeroplane transits Taiwan Strait
China, which claims sovereignty over democratically-governed Taiwan, calls Western military transits in the area provocations. The Eastern Theatre Command of China's People's…
Taiwan PM vows speedy review of illegal entry by Chinese nationals
Mr Cho Jung-tai’s comments came after a Chinese man was found in a rubber dinghy in waters near northern New Taipei City on Sept 14, following a similar incident in June.
Mid-Autumn Festival enhances cross-Strait ties
Ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday that symbolizes family reunions and falls on Tuesday this year, more than 200 people from both sides of the Taiwan…
Why is North Korea back to firing missiles after months long hiatus?
The timing—coinciding with Russia-China military exercises and after the US presidential debate—signals what analysts view as a calculated, multi-pronged strategy to advance…
Taiwan will ‘never succumb’ to China: Top Taipei official
Beijing has ramped up military and political pressure on Taipei in recent years, sending warplanes, drones and naval vessels around the island on a near-daily basis.
South Korea’s opposition slams President Yoon for failing to secure formal apology from Japan
President Yoon and Japan PM Kishida held a farewell summit Friday in Seoul before the Japanese leader leaves office in three weeks. Mr Kishida said in August he would not run in…
Tokyo hands in list of Koreans who died in 1945 Japanese ship explosion
The Ukishima Maru is a Japanese ship that exploded in 1945 while repatriating thousands of Koreans after Japan's colonial rule ended.
Outgoing Japanese PM Kishida to visit Seoul on Friday
PM Kishida's final visits aim to highlight his 'diplomatic achievements,' experts say.
Laos strengthens ties with Japan
The two delegations discussed a wide range of issues, including socio-economic progress, and agreed to strength Party relations between the two countries, and promote trade…