Yoon-Xi summit reveals gap in approach to North Korea
The summit turned out to be a confirmation of each leader's differences, experts say.
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Xi calls for meeting challenges of the times together at G-20 summit
He also underscored the need to make global development more inclusive, saying that solidarity is strength, but division leads nowhere.
Yoon, Xi share views for peace on Korean peninsula
The bilateral summit, held at the sidelines of the G-20 summit, was the first face-to-face meeting between Xi and Yoon, who took office in May.
IAEA starts 2nd safety check for planned Fukushima water release
The team’s members include experts from China and South Korea, which have expressed concerns over the planned water release, as well as IAEA officials.
British PM Sunak secures last-minute meeting with Chinese President Xi at G-20
The meeting with Mr Xi in Bali will give him a chance to discuss how to work together on areas of common concern, while raising objections about Beijing’s human rights record.
Russia allows Japan to keep stake in Sakhalin-1
Tokyo had shown its policy of maintaining Japan’s interest in Sakhalin-1, hoping to reduce the country’s oil dependence on the Middle East, which stands at about 90 per cent.
‘US, South Korea should optimize defense posture for deterrence, diplomacy’: Expert
Recalibrating strategy to enhance the alliance’s readiness is imperative to achieve the ultimate objective of maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Japan, US agree to strengthen alliance
The leaders of both nations also confirmed that Tokyo and Washington would continue to work closely on addressing issues relating to China.
Kishida, Yoon agree on early resolution of issue of wartime requisitioned workers
Kishida’s meeting with Yoon was the first formal in-person dialogue between the leaders of Japan and South Korea since December 2019.
Kishida, Xi to hold talks in Bangkok
The two leaders will hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.