Japan, U.S. hold antisubmarine drills in S. China Sea
The drills are thought to be aimed at strengthening their response capabilities with China’s aggressive maritime expansion in the South China Sea
US-China talks: Biden raises concerns over Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong; Xi warns of Taiwan ‘red line’
Mr Biden told Mr Xi that the US remains committed to the 'One China' policy on Taiwan and the two pledged to work together on energy and climate issues
Li calls for boosting ties with Cambodia, with Phnom Penh set to host key meetings
Premier urges greater alignment in development strategies between nations
US journalist freed from Myanmar jail with ex-diplomat’s aid
American journalist Danny Fenster, sentenced only days ago to 11 years hard labor in Myanmar, has been freed
Cheong Wa Dae says trilateral summit with China, Japan still under discussion
The three neighboring countries have held a summit every year under a rotation system, but last year’s Seoul meeting was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic
China’s Xi expected to prioritise Taiwan issue in Biden discussion
Beijing regards Taiwan as a renegade province to be reunified, by force, if necessary
High-speed train to Taiwan song goes viral
The song alludes to a ride on a Beijing-Taipei high-speed train, which was mentioned in the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20)
Kim Jong-un’s prolonged absence from public stokes speculation
The North Korean leader has been missing from public view for more than a month
US warns China over pressure on Taiwan ahead of Biden-Xi summi
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Foreign Minister Wang Yi and expressed concern over China's continuing pressure on Taiwan
Seoul official optimistic over deal to end Korean War, rules out rift with Washington
First Vice Foreign Minister Choi Jong-kun said he expects the result to come out soon, and that the next step is to make the proposal to North Korea