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.
EAST ASIA
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.
US, Taiwan launch trade talks in bid to deepen ties
The process, labeled the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, follows an agreement US President Joe Biden announced last week with 12 Asian economies, which excluded Taiwan.
Senior Chinese, South Korean officials hold phone talks on ties
The two sides also exchanged views on the affairs of the Korean Peninsula and other issues of common concern.
More seek gun training in Taiwan as Ukraine war drives home China threat
Since the war in Ukraine started, bookings for combat skills training companies have nearly quadrupled in Taiwan, urging them to weigh whether to extend compulsory military…
China, Vanuatu reach consensus on bilateral ties, cooperation
Foreign minister Wang Yi said that his meeting with the Vanuatu side highlights the great importance the Pacific island country attaches to its relations with China and the high…
South Korea sends largest-scale naval fleet to US-led exercise
This will also be the first time South Korea sends a one-star Navy official to the exercise since 1990.
Tokyo issues complaints over Seoul’s Dokdo marine survey amid efforts to thaw relations
Following the complaint from Japan, the South Korean government rejected the protest, saying its research activity was legitimately carried out in accordance with related laws.
Taiwan says 30 Chinese planes entered its air defense identification zone
According to the defense ministry’s announcement, nine kinds of aircraft — including 22 fighters — entered the southwestern part of the zone.