North Korea fires 2 more ballistic missiles, in 7th launch in 15 days
The launches came after North Korea publicly justified its flurry of missile test launches as a “planned self-defensive” action against US military threats.
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Indonesia rejects UN motion to scrutinize China’s human rights record
Indonesia was among 19 nations that rejected a motion against China at the UN to hold a debate on alleged rights abuses against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang.
China envoy to UN calls for restraint on Korean Peninsula
The ambassador also said that dialogue and consultation are the only viable way to resolve the peninsula issue.
UN Security Council fails to reach consensus on North Korea provocations with China, Russia backing North Korea
China and Russia said that Pyongyang was reacting to joint military exercises the US led with South Korea and Japan in the region.
China’s cognitive warfare aims to influence views in Taiwan
Beijing is believed to be imitating the Kremlin’s example ahead of Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, by launching an information war on social media.
Philippine coast guard spots 4 Chinese coast guard ships, 2 militia vessels in Panatag Shoal
The Philippine coast guard also said it monitored approximately 30 to 40 Filipino fishing boats within the Panatag Shoal.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after condemning US carrier deployment
The missile launch was the sixth in 12 days and the first since North Korea fired an intermediate-range missile over Japan on Oct 4.
North Korea rebukes redeployment of US aircraft carrier to East Sea
The redeployment came after Pyongyang fired a ballistic missile over Japan earlier this week, its first IRBM launch in eight months.
Japan to accelerate discussions on enhancing defense capabilities amid growing North Korea threat
Recent North Korean missiles have been conspicuous for their low-altitude and irregular trajectories aimed at evading radar and missile defense networks.
Cross-border payment to be linked in 5 Asean nations: Indonesia
The payment program between Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia will be fully connected next year.