South Korea’s opposition lawmakers support US bill to end Korean War
Lawmakers also highlighted terms of the bill, dispelling concerns that the efforts to bring an end to the war could lead to the withdrawal of US forces from South Korea.
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Hong Kong National People’s Congress deputy stresses medical integration in Greater Bay Area
As one of the world’s wealthiest city clusters, the gross domestic product of the GBA hit 12.6 trillion yuan in 2021, 2.4 trillion yuan more than that in 2017, data from…
Japan, US cheer South Korea plan to end wartime labour dispute, but victims cry foul
While all seems rosy on the diplomatic front, victims, activists and the main opposition Democratic Party in South Korea have cried foul over what they deem as kowtowing to…
South Korean foundation to compensate victims of Japan’s forced labour
But the Yoon government faces an uphill battle at home over dealing with mounting backlash accusing the administration of being overly soft on Japan.
China buys fewer Korean goods amid waning perception: Report
Complaints about product quality, after-sales services and high pricing greatly increased compared to the pre-pandemic period, the survey found.
Deal reached between Japan and South Korea on forced labour issue: Sources
Under the arrangement, Seoul will cover the cost of compensating workers while Tokyo pays into a proposed fund aimed at expanding bilateral exchanges.
HK chief exec ’’deeply encouraged’ by ‘one country, two systems’ pledge
Hong Kong will give full play to unite all sectors of the community and make every effort to lift the city’s economy, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said.
Of omissions, accidental or otherwise: Parsing the Premier’s references to China’s Taiwan policy
Analysts closely parse the Premier’s work report every year for signs of any departure from China’s long-standing cross-Strait relations policy and its carefully-developed…
South Korea discloses special forces drills with US in warning to North Korea
The rare disclosure came as South Korea and the US are scheduled to conduct annual, large-scale military exercises in mid-March
Taiwan military to get $619 million US arms boost as China keeps up pressure
The arms sales are likely to further sour already tense ties between Washington and Beijing, which has repeatedly demanded such deals stop.