China accepting thousands of North Korean workers, sources say
The UN Security Council prohibits the provision of work authorisations for North Korean nationals under its sanction measures, and China is believed to have violated these…
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Taiwan says military drills will involve largest call-up
The exercises are being extended to improve Taiwan’s response to “grey zone” harassment by China.
Japan, South Korea expected to deepen future-oriented cooperation
It will be essential for Japan and South Korea to deepen their future-oriented cooperation while carefully dealing with historical issues that could trigger conflicts.
Japan PM Ishiba, South Korea President Lee agree on reciprocal visits
The two leaders also confirmed their efforts to deepen cooperation among Japan, the United States and South Korea in dealing with issues including North Korea.
South Korea President Lee, Japan PM Ishiba stress closer ties in first summit
President Lee called for a "future-oriented partnership" in the face of international trade uncertainties and geopolitical unrest, as he described the relationship between the two…
South Korea, Laos join hands to promote smart agricultural transformation
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Korean Ambassador to Laos, Mr Jung Yung Soo, celebrated 30 years of diplomatic ties and reaffirmed Korea’s commitment to supporting Laos’s…
China, Central and Eastern Europe present synergies in green energy, digital tech, healthcare, manufacturing
The four-day trade fair attracted over 15,000 professional visitors last month, including more than 3,000 overseas buyers from 72 countries and regions, according to its…
Taiwan adds China’s Huawei and SMIC to export control list
Inclusion on the “strategic high-tech commodities” list means Taiwanese companies will need to obtain export permits before selling goods to the respective companies.
Former Taiwan president Ma’s China visit welcome: spokeswoman
Ma Ying-jeou, who is also the former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, will lead a group of students to visit China from Saturday to June 27 in an effort to promote…
Korean border goes quiet, Trump overture rebuffed by Pyongyang — Is new breeze blowing?
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung pledges to 'swiftly restore' inter-Korean communication channels.