Kishida ready to face North Korea to resolve abductee issues
“It is very important to build a relationship between us leaders,” Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said at a gathering in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.
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President Xi Jinping meets new Hong Kong chief executive John Lee
President Xi also said he believes that the new HKSAR government will bring new changes and Hong Kong will make new advances in its development.
Tokyo tasked with large role to play in connecting democracies
While the United Nations has been in dysfunction, Tokyo has been employing a strategy of placing importance on multilateral frameworks based on the alliance with Washington.
China-Pacific islands cooperation sees vitality, bright future: Wang Yi
China stands firmly with Pacific island countries on their concerns such as national sovereignty and security, climate change, maritime rights and interests, and sustainable…
Taiwan jets scramble as China air force enters air defense zone
Taiwan calls China’s repeated nearby military activities “grey zone” warfare, designed to both wear out Taiwan’s forces by making them repeatedly scramble, and also to…
South Korea President Yoon begins pursuit of improved relations with Japan
Behind the move to quickly improve relations between Japan and South Korea is US President Joe Biden’s desire to swiftly strengthen the bonds between the three countries.
China to advance efforts to join CPTPP, DEPA trade deals
A spokesperson said China will also work with members of the Asean to actively build version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area.
China’s aircraft carrier drills near Japan aimed at around-the-clock attack capability
A Chinese military source said one purpose of the drills was to establish operational skills for carrier-based aircraft, aiming to have the capability for around-the-clock attacks…
PLA exercise near Taiwan meant to serve as warning to island, US
Senior Colonel Shi Yi said the operation was also arranged in response to the US sending "wrong signals" about the Taiwan question.
PLA-Russia aerial patrol unrelated to ‘global or regional situations’: Defense ministry
A spokesman said the routine patrol was conducted "to test and improve the collaboration ability of the two air forces and promote strategic mutual trust and pragmatic…