South Korea and US fire 8 missiles as response to North Korea’s provocations
The exercise used one missile from the US Army and seven from the South Korean military.
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China warns Australia risks ‘serious consequences’ after jet interception
Australia has argued it is not unusual for it to undertake surveillance flights in the South China Sea, a region Beijing insists comes under its domain despite a 2016 Hague ruling…
Wang Yi to attend C+C5 foreign ministers meeting in Kazakhstan
The visit comes at the invitation of Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi, said ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian.
President Yoon orders strengthening of South Korea-US extended deterrence
He also noted that North Korea has conducted missile provocations once every nine days on average this year alone.
North Korea fires 8 short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: South Korean military
The missiles flew around 110-670 kilometers at altitudes of 25-90 km with speeds of Mach 3 to 6, it added.
Wang Yi’s Pacific Islands tour boosts regional development
Foreign Minister and State Councilor Wang Yi began his tour on May 26 in the Solomon Islands and ended in Timor Leste on June 4.
Japanese PM Kishida condemns North Korea’s bevy of missile launches
The government also protested to North Korea via diplomatic channels in Beijing.
Hong Kongers in Tokyo raise alarm over China’s human rights issues on Tiananmen anniversary
The activists in Tokyo also hoped to highlight ongoing oppression by Beijing on pro-democracy activists and residents in Hong Kong.
China likely conducting marine survey in Japan’s EEZ: Coast Guard
The Foreign Ministry protested to the Chinese government through diplomatic channels, saying that it is extremely regrettable if China conducted a marine survey without the…
Japan mulling restart of Go To Travel scheme in July
Launched in 2020 in an attempt to revive the tourism industry hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, the campaign offers subsidies of up to ¥20,000 to cover half of users’ expenses.