End-of-war: No reason for US to back ‘end-of-rainbow’ pursuit
An end-of-war declaration as a standalone measure cannot solve the fundamental cause of the standoff and mutual mistrust.
EAST ASIA
Japan not to send ministers to Beijing Olympics
The Japanese government has informally decided on a plan to send no cabinet ministers to the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Chinese President Xi meets with Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam
During the meeting, the president heard a report from Lam on Hong Kong's current situation and the HKSAR government's work.
Tiananmen massacre statue barricaded at Hong Kong university
The dispute over the Pillar of Shame comes as Hong Kong authorities crack down on political dissent in the city.
Japan Coast Guard’s sinking of spy ship shed light on N. Korea’s activities
Dec 22 marks 20 years since the sinking of a North Korean spy ship off Amami Oshima, after a shootout with Japan Coast Guard patrol boats.
Japan to allocate ¥20 billion as part of ‘sympathy budget’ for US troops
The government will submit a bill to approve the agreement to the Diet session to be convened in January.
Kim Jong-un’s first decade of power
The leader is flaunting his power while at the same time refraining from presenting himself as a deity to his people.
China puts screws on Hong Kong with election of ‘patriots’ only
The governments of both China and Hong Kong have asserted that candidates other than pro-Beijing ones have also run in the election.
China issues white paper on HK’s democratic progress
The white paper hailed the "one country, two systems" policy as a creative innovation of the CPC..
Chinese spies have penetrated Taiwan’s military, case documents reveal
In the past decade, at least 21 serving or retired Taiwanese officers with the rank of captain or above have been convicted of spying for China.