China to lift tariff for least developed nations
The treatment will apply to countries that have established diplomatic relations and completed the exchange of letters with China.
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‘Golden time’ in inter-Korean relations is up till March presidential election: KINU
Experts say a potential inter-Korean summit between the leaders could serve as a breakthrough to reactivate the peace process.
China targeted Taipei’s allies while US hosted democracy summit: Taiwan
Tensions have risen in recent weeks as China steps up military moves near Taiwan.
South Korea and Australia sign historic $1b defence deal
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is the first foreign leader to be invited to Canberra since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
As Olympics open, Uyghurs set to take rights case to court
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is also expected to release a report on human rights in the Xinjiang region.
China’s Li Keqiang: China to keep close ties with World Bank
He made the remarks in Beijing while meeting via video link with World Bank President David Malpass.
US awaits positive response for dialogue from N. Korea: State Dept.
A Pentagon spokesman also said the US has no hostile policy toward the North.
Top US diplomat says China needs more ambitious climate goal
China emits 27% of the world’s carbon dioxide, the most of any country.
Moon says S. Korea not considering diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
He also made clear his state visit to Australia has nothing to do with Seoul's position on Beijing.
Taiwan loses diplomatic ally Nicaragua to China
The move leaves Taiwan with 14 countries globally that officially recognize it.