Border tensions heighten as North Korea builds up drone incursion claims
Seoul won’t confirm Pyongyang’s account of drone crossing border.
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Taiwan dispatches ‘appropriate forces’ in response to China’s military drills
In a statement, Taiwan’s defence ministry condemned the “irrational and provocative behavior” and said it had “dispatched appropriate forces to respond accordingly to…
China’s army conducts ‘Joint Sword-2024B’ drills surrounding Taiwan
The operation is intended to hone troops' capabilities in joint sea-air patrol, the blockade and control of key ports and areas, strikes on naval and land targets, and the seizure…
Confusion over alleged South Korean drone intrusion in North Korea: Who’s behind it?
South Korea maintains an ambiguous stance, while North Korea fails to provide clear evidence.
Taiwan says on ‘alert’ as China aircraft carrier detected to its south
The Liaoning aircraft carrier detection comes after US State Secretary Antony Blinken warned China on Friday against taking any “provocative” action on Taiwan, following a…
South Korea President Yoon, Japan PM Ishiba discuss streamlined travel agreement
A new bilateral travel agreement would allow their citizens' free movement between the two countries through a streamlined immigration process, according to President's Yoon's…
Beijing accuses Taiwan President Lai Ching-te of undermining peace in Taiwan Strait
China's Taiwan Affairs Office's rebuttal came after Mr Lai’s assertive speech at Taiwan’s annual celebration on Oct 10, when he repeated a line from his inauguration speech in…
President Yoon’s message of hope: Free, unified Korea will benefit the region
This marks the first time Mr Yoon has addressed an international audience regarding his vision for a unified Korea.
China expresses hopes for progress in Japan ties
China Foreign Minister Wang Yi said he hopes Japan's new cabinet will develop a fresh outlook and "China-Japan relations will see new developments."
South Korea launches anti-dumping probe into Chinese steel
The steel products in question, sheets 6 millimeters thick or more, are primarily used in shipbuilding.