China’s premier hails ‘new beginning’ with US-allied South Korea, Japan

Chinese Premier Li Qiang praised what he called a restart in relations with Japan and South Korea as he met their leaders for the first three-way talks in four years on Monday, agreeing to revive trade and security dialogues hampered by global tensions. The Chinese premier met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and […]

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US Lawmaker Assures Taiwan of Imminent Weapons Deliveries Amid Rising Tensions with China

In a significant visit to Taipei, a senior US lawmaker confirmed that long-awaited weapons destined for Taiwan are on the way, emphasizing the urgency of bolstering the island’s defense capabilities in light of China’s recent military maneuvers. Rep. Michael McCaul, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, underscored the importance of these deliveries during a […]

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Kim’s warning to the United States

North Korea has accused the US and South Korea of flying spy planes and ships over the Korean peninsula. Accusing both countries, the country’s supreme leader Kim Jong Un said their provocative actions seriously violate North Korea’s national sovereignty and national security. Kim warned that immediate action would be taken if the nation’s sovereignty and […]

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Taiwan offered China to negotiate again

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-tae has offered talks to China after China’s two-day exercise around the island nation of Taiwan in the South China Sea. He said that he is looking forward to increase mutual understanding and reconciliation between the two countries. Reuters reported this information in a report. Beijing expressed anger over Lai’s inaugural address […]

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Increased Surveillance Heightens Tensions on Korean Peninsula

In a recent escalation of tension, North Korea has accused the United States and South Korea of significantly increasing their reconnaissance activities around the inter-Korean border. According to a statement released by state media KCNA on Sunday, North Korea’s Vice Defence Minister Kim Gang Il reported that between May 13 and 24, the U.S. flew […]

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The disappearance of the dome-minar of the Arab-style mosque in China

Hundreds of mosques in China have been closed by the country’s authorities. Again, in some places, the extensive infrastructure of the mosque has brought great changes. In this sequence, the appearance of a large mosque built in the Arab style has been changed. The dome and minaret were removed and a Chinese-style roof was added. […]

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‘Smile more’: Hong Kong prepares for hospitality campaign by getting service sector and civil servants to be more courteous

By Cannix Yau Hong Kong is gearing up for a hospitality campaign to woo tourists by mobilising support from across all segments of society, from frontline civil servants to transport operators, to make courtesy and warm behaviour a priority. Tourism minister Kevin Yeung Yun-hung said on Saturday authorities would coordinate all service industries ranging from […]

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“Glory to Hong Kong” Protest Anthem Removal Raises International Legal and Free Speech Concerns

The Hong Kong protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong” has been removed from various streaming platforms by UK-based digital music distributor EmuBands following a court injunction in Hong Kong. The move, which was confirmed by DGX Music, the mostly anonymous group of musicians behind the song, has sparked a debate over the injunction’s reach and […]

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Chinese Military Concludes Two-Day Exercises Around Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions

China’s military concluded a two-day series of war games around Taiwan on Friday, showcasing a significant increase in military activity that has heightened tensions in the region. The “Joint Sword – 2024A” exercises involved simulated attacks with bombers and ship-boarding drills, taking place just days after Lai Ching-te’s inauguration as Taiwan’s president, a leader Beijing […]

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