China resumes import of Wendan pomelos from Taiwan
The General Administration of Customs noted that Wendan pomelos imported to the mainland must come from registered orchards and packaging factories, and the list of relevant…
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Chinese navy survey ship intrudes into Japanese territorial waters off island in Kagoshima
This was the 13th intrusion into Japanese territorial waters by Chinese Navy ships since September last year. Ships and aircraft of the Maritime Self-Defence Force were dispatched…
Japan-China friendship delegation meets with CCP official
The two sides are believed to have exchanged views on issues such as a Chinese military aircraft’s intrusion into Japan’s airspace, and Beijing’s ban on imports of Japanese…
South Korean defence intelligence agent sold secrets to China: military
For over seven years, he appears to have received over 10 million won ($7,471) from the Chinese agents in return for the confidential information he handed over, according to the…
Japan strongly protests China military plane’s intrusion
The Defence Ministry announced Monday that a Chinese Y-9 intelligence-gathering aircraft violated Japan’s airspace off the Danjo Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture for about two…
Taiwan’s defence spending to outpace GDP growth as China threat rises
China’s air force flies almost daily missions into the skies near Taiwan and, in May, staged war games around the island shortly after President Lai Ching-te took office – a…
China’s ‘growing authoritarianism’ won’t stop with Taiwan – President Lai
Mr Lai, who was sworn in on May 20, has been labelled a “dangerous separatist” by China for his staunch defense of Taiwan’s sovereignty.
Japan PM Kishida likely to visit South Korea in early September
The relationship between Japan and South Korea, which had been under strain due to issues such as court cases involving former wartime requisitioned workers from the Korean…
President Yoon urges readiness for North Korea’s ‘hybrid warfare’
The annual Ulchi exercise kicks off for 11 days including nationwide civil defence drill Thursday.
China’s Ministry of Transport carries out maritime patrol operation in Taiwan Strait
The operation, the Ministry said, is aimed at enhancing maritime traffic control and emergency rescue capabilities in the Strait, ensuring the safety of ships, facilities and…