Japan PM Takaichi holds talks with Taiwan’s APEC representative
The Prime Minister told Lin Hsin-i that she wanted to deepen cooperation and exchanges between Japan and Taiwan and stressed the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan…
South Korea President Lee, Japan PM Takaichi hold 1st talks, keep shuttle diplomacy on track
Their talks, however, did not address thorny issues such as the changing global trade environment or their two countries’ history, says South Korean presidential spokesperson…
Japan PM Takaichi, US President Trump off to good diplomatic start
The two leaders shared memories of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, whom PM Takaichi regarded as a political mentor. President Trump still fondly remembers the late Abe, often…
South Korea’s pragmatic diplomacy put to test to steer APEC through storm
Once a shorthand for shared prosperity, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) now gathers its leaders along widening fault lines, as the region is squeezed between rival…
Moviegoers in China demand refunds after watching Chinese film ‘731’ depicting imperial Japanese army unit
Some on social media in China have also posted comments such as “Give me back my money” and “The movie was garbage.”
Protests against China, US President Trump spur tighter APEC security
According to police officials, a total of 16 protest notifications have been filed by 13 organizations in Gyeongju for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, which runs from Monday to…
Trump-Kim meeting rumors rekindle volatile ride of inter-Korean stocks
The latest rally echoes past cycles where hopes of dialogue briefly lift 'unification-themed stocks' before geopolitical reality set in.
North Korea has allegedly stolen $2.84 billion in crypto since 2024 as China aids cash-out: report
North Korean IT workers span at least 8 countries, with China and Russia serving as key hubs.
Seoul expects steady ties under Japan’s new PM Takaichi — but braces for late PM Abe’s shadow
Takaichi takes office amid turbulent domestic politics and an increasingly fraught global security environment compounded by intensifying US-China rivalry under the second Trump…
Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya eyes stronger cooperation with China
During her visit to Beijing this week, PM Amarasuriya attended the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women and had meetings with President Xi Jinping and other senior Chinese officials,…