North Korea threatens US to face ‘toughest’ response
The statement came days after the South Korean and US defence chiefs agreed on steps to enhance the alliance’s deterrence and readiness posture.
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South Korean court denies temple’s ownership of statue stolen from Japan
While the Japanese temple asked that the seized statue be returned, the statue has been kept by the South Korean government after the South Korean temple laid its claims.
Beijing urges US officials to abide by one-China principle
"Taiwan is an inalienable part of China," foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, noting that resolving the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese and must be decided by…
Renewed face-to-face interaction vital for Sino-US ties: US expert
Expectations are high that renewed face-to-face dialogue could help make a difference.
Japan and NATO building ties to counter China and Russia
With the Japan-US alliance as its cornerstone in security, Japan is hurrying to deepen cooperation with NATO due to its growing sense of crisis over a possible Taiwan…
South Korea foreign minister to lobby for UN seat, nuke talks on US trip
Seoul, which last served on the UN body from 2013 to 2014, is eyeing another term starting next year, a move it sees as part of its long-term Indo-Pacific strategy.
Xi sends condolences to Pakistani president over terror attack
Xi said China stands ready to advance anti-terrorism cooperation with Pakistan, and work together to maintain peace and security in the region.
China expresses concern over reports of Huawei export curbs
A Foreign Ministry spokeswoman also said China will continue to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.
Calls for South Korea’s nuclear buildup a chance to widen debate: Experts
The latest Gallup Korea poll showed this week that 7 in 10 South Koreans back the country’s independent nuclear buildup, a jump from the 60 per cent support six years ago.
South Korea, US agree to further step up military exercises
The two countries also agreed to expand combined field training exercises and to conduct a large-scale combined joint firing demonstration to strengthen the alliance’s…