Relatives of Japanese possibly abducted by North Korea continue fight for missing relatives
In addition to the 17 people officially recognized, there are about 470 missing persons for whom the possibility cannot be ruled out.
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China’s foreign minister Wang Yi meets with UN chief
In the face of global changes and chaos, Guterres called for strengthening international cooperation, which the Chinese side strongly agrees with, Wang said.
Japan’s prime minister fails to grab diplomatic spotlight at UN General Assembly
He also said Malaysia and the Netherlands had agreed to boost trade relations between both countries, with the latter being the biggest palm oil importer in Europe.
Preliminary ‘Chip 4’ meeting expected next week as China monitors
The Chip 4 alliance, first proposed by US President Joe Biden, aimed at building connections with global chip powerhouses Korea, Japan and Taiwan.
North Korea denies supplying arms to Russia, denounces US ‘rumors’
North Korea’s Defense Ministry claimed that the US’ goal is to “tarnish the image of the DPRK.”
China-proposed GDI helps achieve global goals: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also called for working together to put the Sustainable Development Goals back on track.
China willing to make effort for peaceful ‘reunification’ with Taiwan
China has been carrying out drills near Taiwan since early last month, after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei.
Yoon, Kishida agree to cooperate on North Korea, improve bilateral relations
The meeting was the first between the leaders of South Korea and Japan since Dec 2019.
Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea embrace 20 years of freedom, fight for return of others
Of the 17 abductees recognized by the Japanese government, only five have returned to Japan.
Seoul, Tokyo not coming to terms on New York summit
Based on latest reports, Japan has still yet to confirm if the summit will take place in New York.