China reopens visa-free travel to South Korean citizens
The National Immigration Administration said the resumption was in response to South Korea resuming the issuance of short-term visas for Chinese citizens.
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Japan’s westernmost island Yonaguni and Taiwan dream of renewed bonds
Amid increased tensions with China and fears of a Taiwan contingency, momentum is building for new liner services to link Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture to Taiwan’s main…
South Korea redoubles push for forced labour deal as Japan remains unchanged
Japan shows little sign of offering what the victims have long sought: a direct apology and compensation.
Chinese authorities ‘preparing to down unidentified object’
Various Chinese media have reported that Chinese maritime authorities issued a cautionary notice regarding the planned downing of an “unidentified object” flying over nearby…
Cooperation key to bringing benefits across Straits
A senior Communist Party of China official called for joining hands with Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang party to oppose "Taiwan independence" and strive for national rejuvenation.
Iranian leader’s visit to China to further enhance ties
China continues to be Iran's leading trade partner, largest export destination and second-largest source of imports, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Japanese forced labour trials to resume in May
Seoul High Court carried out "services of public notice" where victims could seek damages from Japanese companies that mobilised them during World War II.
North Korea unveils likely new solid-fuel ICBM
The rollout of possible new solid-fuel ICBMs came months after North Korea tested what appears to be a new model of a new solid-fuel rocket engine at the Sohae Satellite Launching…
Air raid drills return in 6 years amid growing North Korean threats
President Yoon Suk Yeol also accused the liberal former Moon Jae-in government of neglecting civil defence drills.
Bangladesh’s expected economic growth attracts Japanese companies
According to the Japan External Trade Organization, the number of Japanese companies in Bangladesh increased from 70 in 2008 to 338 in 2022.