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Tensions simmer on peninsula after North Korean missile launch, allies’ drills

The intercontinental ballistic missile launch came ahead of the first Seoul-Washington nuclear drills scheduled for this week and their annual field exercises for next month.

  • Published: February 20, 20238:44 am
  • Author Choi Si-young
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Japan, South Korea try to find middle ground over wartime labour issue

While the foreign ministers did not seem to reach a final decision at the meeting, they agreed that healthy bilateral relations should be restored.

  • Published: February 20, 20238:36 am
  • Author Michitaka Kaiya
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Korean defence paper describes Japan as close neighbour

The latest 2022 edition also said the two countries share values, signalling South Korean defence authorities’ intention to deepen intelligence ties with Japan.

  • Published: February 17, 20239:09 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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China imposes sanctions on Lockheed Martin, Raytheon

The listed companies will be prohibited from engaging in import and export activities with China, and their senior management personnel will be banned from entering the country.

  • Published: February 17, 20238:31 am
  • Author Zhong Nan
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China reopens visa-free travel to South Korean citizens

The National Immigration Administration said the resumption was in response to South Korea resuming the issuance of short-term visas for Chinese citizens.

  • Published: February 16, 20238:22 am
  • Author Yang Zekun
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Japan’s westernmost island Yonaguni and Taiwan dream of renewed bonds

Amid increased tensions with China and fears of a Taiwan contingency, momentum is building for new liner services to link Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture to Taiwan’s main…

  • Published: February 16, 20238:02 am
  • Author Nobuha Endo
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South Korea redoubles push for forced labour deal as Japan remains unchanged

Japan shows little sign of offering what the victims have long sought: a direct apology and compensation.

  • Published: February 14, 20232:02 pm
  • Author Choi Si-young
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Chinese authorities ‘preparing to down unidentified object’

Various Chinese media have reported that Chinese maritime authorities issued a cautionary notice regarding the planned downing of an “unidentified object” flying over nearby…

  • Published: February 14, 20238:52 am
  • Author Seima Oki
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Cooperation key to bringing benefits across Straits

A senior Communist Party of China official called for joining hands with Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang party to oppose "Taiwan independence" and strive for national rejuvenation.

  • Published: February 13, 20232:10 pm
  • Author Zhang Yi
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Iranian leader’s visit to China to further enhance ties

China continues to be Iran's leading trade partner, largest export destination and second-largest source of imports, according to the Foreign Ministry.

  • Published: February 13, 20238:54 am
  • Author Zhang Yunbi

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