Full boundary reopening with main land ‘very soon’: Hong Kong chief exec
More land checkpoints will resume operations, boosting the flow of cross-boundary travelers who now use seven land, sea, air and bridge control points.
Geopolitics
India, Cambodia mark 70 years with 70 trees
“India and Cambodia are building a new historical starting point in the field of environmental issues", said the Indian ambassador to Cambodia.
China urges Czech Republic to abide by one-China principle
"China deplores and strongly opposes this and we have made solemn démarche to the Czech side", a spokesperson of China’s foreign ministry said.
Japan, Greece to enter “strategic partnership”
Japan aims to keep China in check by strengthening its relationship with Greece.
Hong Kong chief exec to visit Middle East on full-scale publicity drive
A ceremony will be held two days later for a major publicity campaign to promote Hong Kong overseas as the SAR rapidly returns to normalcy.
China expresses concern over reports of Huawei export curbs
A Foreign Ministry spokeswoman also said China will continue to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.
Myanmar slapped with fresh sanctions on eve of coup anniversary
Those sanctioned include the Union Election Commission, mining enterprises, energy officials and current and former military officials.
Calls for South Korea’s nuclear buildup a chance to widen debate: Experts
The latest Gallup Korea poll showed this week that 7 in 10 South Koreans back the country’s independent nuclear buildup, a jump from the 60 per cent support six years ago.
South Korea, US agree to further step up military exercises
The two countries also agreed to expand combined field training exercises and to conduct a large-scale combined joint firing demonstration to strengthen the alliance’s…
Proposed solution to issue of requisitioned workers may leave out Japanese firms
Seoul decided it would be difficult to have the Japanese companies directly involved, like providing financial support for former requisitioned workers.