Embassy of Japan in Ukraine to reopen this month
Japan will be the last of the Group of Seven industrialized nations to reopen their embassies in the Ukrainian capital.
Geopolitics
US defense chief vows to help Taiwan defend itself
Washington has historically maintained a policy of "strategic ambiguity" on whether it would intervene militarily if Taiwan were attacked by China.
Taiwan cautions Beijing over semiconductor exports
Taiwan firms have a more-than 60 per cent share of the semiconductor global market, with Beijing relying on Taiwan for 36 per cent of its semiconductor imports.
North Korea fires missile over Japan, some residents warned to take cover
Japan said it did not use any defence measures to destroy the missile, which was the first to fly over or past Japan since 2017.
After missile launches, North Korean media dismiss allies’ moves to sharpen deterrence
The recent spate of blistering criticisms came after South Korea and the US conducted large-scale combined naval drills in the East Sea operational area.
Pandas help foster ties between Hong Kong and Sichuan province
“Thanks to the giant pandas, we are establishing more cooperative exchanges with Hong Kong, especially in breeding,” said an expert.
China’s Hong Kong vision a test for world freedoms
The writer says Japan and other democratic countries should be uphold their commitment to promoting the universal values of democracy and human rights.
Cambodia should maintain neutrality in South China Sea dispute: Analysts
The call came as Prime Minister Hun Sen recently expressed his desire to find a negotiated solution to the South China Sea dispute.
Australia says nuclear submarine plan on track to be unveiled in early 2023
Australia, Britain and the US previously announced a security agreement known as Aukus, pledging to cooperate more closely on defence and research.
Hong Kong chief exec pledges full confidence in the city with nation’s backing
Chief Executive John Lee also said the "one country, two systems" provided institutional safeguards for the city's prosperity and stability.