Nepal, China may sign deal on feasibility study for cross–border railway
Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor Wang Yi is expected to make a trip to Kathmandu on March 26, though no official announcement has been made yet.
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Japan announces plan to revoke Russia’s most favored status
By revoking the status to slap higher tariffs on Russian imports, Japan aims to keep in line with other Group of Seven member nations and the international community.
Kim Jong-un views US military presence as ‘bulwark’ against China threat: Pompeo
The former US secretary of state warned that China would be the one that could topple the Kim Jong-un regime.
North Korea launches unidentified projectile in first test since South Korea presidential election
The South Korean military said it is difficult to confirm whether the projectile was a ballistic missile, given the information regarding the launch.
US arms sales to Taiwan firmly opposed by China
Taiwan has signed the contract with the US to purchase a Field Information Communications System worth NT$6.99 billion ($245 million), which will be delivered by September 2025.
North Korea seems to have failed in projectile launch: South Korean military
Speculation has been widespread that Pyongyang could conduct an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system test under the disguise of a satellite development project.
Concrete slabs spotted at airfield in Pyongyang for potential ICBM launch
The satellite images come as South Korean authorities warned that the regime could carry out an ICBM system test as soon as this week.
US urged not to harm China’s interests in handling Russia ties
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said it has been proven by practice that sanctions will not solve problems, on the contrary, they will lead to new problems.
Japan raps Russia over tax-free zones on Northern isles
The territorial row over the islands has prevented Tokyo and Moscow from concluding a peace treaty to formally end their wartime hostilities.
Japan PM Kishida eager to improve bilateral ties as new South Korean president elected
Referring to the current state of the Japan-South Korea relationship, Kishida said, “The situation is very severe, but we can’t leave it as it is.”