Dialogue between leaders of Japan, China needed
Both countries should make efforts to create opportunities where Japanese and Chinese leaders have dialogue.
EAST ASIA
Chinese premier, Vietnamese PM hold phone talks on bilateral ties
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said that China and Vietnam are connected by mountains and rivers and share extensive common interests.
After ‘hypersonic’ missile test, Kim eyes more ‘strategic military muscle’
State media said the second missile flew further, and that the reentry vehicle had “superior maneuverability” during the final test-fire compared to the previous week’s test…
Carrie Lam’s new bureau to make Hong Kong a hub between China and the world
The new bureau to handle culture, sports and tourism was announced together with the reorganisation of bureaus
Japan pursues ‘freedom of navigation’ to deter China
The Japanese government has expressed its support for the US freedom of navigation program.
China, Maldives vow to push for stronger development of ties
The two sides also exchanged views on strengthening coordination on international affairs.
North Korea projectile raises stakes for talks, ratchets up pressure
Experts shared the view that the latest test-launch shows North Korea’s intent to pursue its hard-line approach with Seoul and Washington.
North Korea a year closer to perfecting nuclear weapons due to Biden: Bolton
In an op-ed, the former national security adviser picked Iran and North Korea as the administration’s nuclear proliferation failures in 2021.
What lies ahead for Korea’s new president
Their top priority will, above all, be responding to Covid-19 and the economic recovery.
N. Korea has final review on draft resolution for year-end party plenary
The resolution is expected to be unveiled at the end of the plenary.