Kishida not in a rush for his first phone call with Moon
Japan media say he could be prioritising the elections due to take place later this month.
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Taiwan wants ‘status quo’, not China’s path, says president
Rejecting Chinese military coercion, Ms Tsai said the island has strengthened ties with U.S., Japan and Australia.
Taiwan question will be resolved as national rejuvenation becomes reality, says Xi
Socialism with Chinese characteristics has proven to be the only correct path to realise national rejuvenation, the Chinese President said.
No immediate Moon-Kishida summit in sight
President Moon Jae-in held no summit with Kishida’s predecessor, Yoshihide Suga, during his one-year tenure.
Kishida to follow predecessors to counter China’s hegemonic moves
He also expressed skepticism regarding China’s application to join the CPTPP.
North and South Korea restore hotlines after 55 days
Pyongyang urged Seoul to fulfill its "tasks" but did not specify what they were.
NK fires missile, blames US ‘hostile policy’
Pyongyang fired the short-range missile just minutes before North Korea’s ambassador to the UN urged the US to drop its “hostile policy” at the UN.
N. Korean long-range missile tests probably failed
The missiles probably crashed and failed to reach their target, sources say.
