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Qingdao airport ramps up aviation services
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Qingdao airport ramps up aviation services

China Daily  

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport in Shandong province has ramped up flight services in response to a surge in inbound tourists from South Korea following the implementation of a new visa-free entry policy with nine countries. The airport operates an average of 32 daily round-trip flights to and from South Korea, serviced by multiple airlines including Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, …

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South Korea's Yoon accused of plotting North Korea provocation to justify martial law
2 weeks, 2 days ago

South Korea's Yoon accused of plotting North Korea provocation to justify martial law

Firstpost  

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is facing new allegations that he may have provoked Pyongyang to justify his controversial decision of declaring martial law in the country nearly a week ago, according to a report South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is facing new allegations that he may have provoked Pyongyang to justify his controversial decision of declaring martial law in …

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Archers miss gold by a whisker
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Archers miss gold by a whisker

China Daily  

Chinese archers compete during the women's team final against South Korea on Sunday in Paris. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY Amid thunderous cheers from teammates and spectators, South Korea clinched its 10th consecutive Olympic gold in women's team archery, defeating China 5-4 in a gripping final on Sunday in Paris. Kwon Yong-hak, coach of the China women's archery team, was visibly emotional …

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US to revamp military command in Japan amid China’s threats
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US to revamp military command in Japan amid China’s threats

Al Jazeera  

The US defence chief says the US command’s upgrade in Japan is the most significant progress in their alliance. “The United States will upgrade the US Forces Japan to a joint force headquarters with expanded missions and operational responsibilities,” US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told reporters on Sunday after the so-called “2+2” talks between the defence and foreign ministers …

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Why is Russia’s Putin visiting Vietnam after North Korea?
6 months ago

Why is Russia’s Putin visiting Vietnam after North Korea?

Al Jazeera  

Vietnam is a rising nation that the West wants closer ties with. “Putin will hope his Vietnam visit signals that Russia is far from isolated in Asia amid its recent Ukraine war inroads,” said Prashanth Parameswaran, a fellow at the Washington, DC-based Wilson Center. “Vietnam has tried to cultivate a careful balance in the Ukraine war between not disrupting ties …

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China premier agrees on cooperation with Seoul, Tokyo but issues veiled rebuke against their US ties
6 months, 4 weeks ago

China premier agrees on cooperation with Seoul, Tokyo but issues veiled rebuke against their US ties

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — China’s premier agreed Monday to revive three-way cooperation with South Korea and Japan in the face of shared challenges, but issued a veiled rebuke against the two countries’ expanding security cooperation with the United States. Chinese Premier Li Qiang met South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Seoul in what …

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Strategic autonomy of Seoul and Tokyo crucial for upturn in regional relations: China Daily editorial
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Strategic autonomy of Seoul and Tokyo crucial for upturn in regional relations: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul, South Korea, May 26, 2024. Li arrived here Sunday to attend the ninth Trilateral Summit Meeting among China, Japan and South Korea from Sunday to Monday. The positive outcomes of the meeting between visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang with Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul …

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China may misuse AI to target elections in India, U.S. to boost geopolitical interests: Microsoft
8 months, 2 weeks ago

China may misuse AI to target elections in India, U.S. to boost geopolitical interests: Microsoft

The Hindu  

China is likely to deploy Artificial Intelligence-generated content via social media to sway public opinion to boost its geopolitical interests during elections in countries like India, South Korea and the U.S., tech giant Microsoft has warned. "With major elections taking place around the world this year, particularly in India, South Korea and the United States, we assess that China will, …

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Large-scale protests by North Koreans reported in China due to horrendous working conditions
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Large-scale protests by North Koreans reported in China due to horrendous working conditions

India TV News  

Beijing: In a very rare occurrence, South Korea's intelligence agency and researchers reported that at least 3,000 North Korean workers staged protests last month due to exploitative working conditions that have led to "incidents and accidents". The North Korean workers from a military-linked trading company were reportedly fed up with unpaid wages and pandemic-induced lockdowns, said two South Korean government-affiliated …

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China, North Korea vice foreign ministers meet in Pyongyang to boost ties
10 months, 4 weeks ago

China, North Korea vice foreign ministers meet in Pyongyang to boost ties

Firstpost  

The vice foreign minister of China on Friday held a meeting with his North Korean counterpart in Pyongyang. China and Russia are North Korea’s traditional allies, and Washington warned last year that military ties between Pyongyang and Moscow were “growing and dangerous”. AFP photos showed Weidong and his delegation meeting with North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Pak Myong Ho and …

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US Indo-Pacific commander is ‘very concerned’ about escalation of China-Russia military ties
1 year ago

US Indo-Pacific commander is ‘very concerned’ about escalation of China-Russia military ties

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said Monday he is “very concerned” about increased joint military actions by China and Russia in the region. He urged China to stop escalating maritime confrontations with its neighbors, and said its increasing military activity with Russia is a serious concern during Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Chinese and Russian bombers had …

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Bahrain wins 10th Asian Games gold as runner Eunice Chumba places 1st in women’s marathon
1 year, 2 months ago

Bahrain wins 10th Asian Games gold as runner Eunice Chumba places 1st in women’s marathon

Associated Press  

HANGZHOU, China — The small island kingdom of Bahrain won its 10th gold medal Thursday at the Asian Games as runner Eunice Chebichii Paul Chumba took first place in the women’s marathon. “The country must be happy for me.” The Asian Games feature 12,500 participants from 45 nations and territories — more than the 10,500 from about 200 delegations expected …

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China is relentless in its domination of the medals at the Asian Games
1 year, 2 months ago

China is relentless in its domination of the medals at the Asian Games

Associated Press  

HANGZHOU, China — China is simply relentless in its domination of the Asian Games. This time, into Day 9 with five full days remaining, China has already broken its mark for gold medals and is very close to matching the overall total from five years ago. ROLLER SKATING Skater Jung Cheolwon crossed the line in Monday’s 3,000-meter relay and began …

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US soldier Travis King, expelled by North Korea, heads home
1 year, 2 months ago

US soldier Travis King, expelled by North Korea, heads home

India Today  

Private Travis King, the US soldier who ran into North Korea in July, is in US custody and heading home after being expelled by North Korea into China, the United States said on Wednesday. While details about the diplomacy that led to King's transfer remain scarce, the development was a rare example of cooperation between the United States, North Korea …

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Indian men beat Cambodia 3-0 to begin volleyball campaign on perfect note
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian men beat Cambodia 3-0 to begin volleyball campaign on perfect note

Hindustan Times  

India put up a dominant performance to outclass Cambodia 3-0 in their opening match of the men's volleyball competition at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Tuesday. India put up a dominant performance to outclass Cambodia 3-0 in their opening match of the men's volleyball competition But a stern test await India on Wednesday as they are up against …

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3 Takeaways From the North Korea-Russia Summit
1 year, 3 months ago

3 Takeaways From the North Korea-Russia Summit

The Diplomat  

On September 13, North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un met and held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit to the Vostochny Cosmodrome – a spaceport located in the Amur Oblast in Russia’s Far East region. His delegation included Pak Thae Song, chairman of North Korea’s space science and technology committee, which develops artificial satellites, and Navy …

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US, Japan, Philippines agree to strengthen security ties amid tensions over China, North Korea
1 year, 6 months ago

US, Japan, Philippines agree to strengthen security ties amid tensions over China, North Korea

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The national security advisers of the United States, Japan and the Philippines held their first joint talks Friday and agreed to strengthen their defense cooperation, as Washington and its partners reinforce their alliances to adapt to growing tensions over North Korea, China and Ukraine, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said. Sullivan said he and his Japanese …

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Asia’s Nuclear Future
1 year, 8 months ago

Asia’s Nuclear Future

The Diplomat  

It may not happen for some time, or at all, but the next nation that joins the nuclear club will be in Asia. Most of Russia’s perhaps 2,000 tactical nuclear weapons are deployed in Asia, and Moscow’s relationships with Iran and North Korea are relevant to potential proliferation. It’s here that Asia’s nuclear future is most evident, with a new …

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G7 diplomats to grapple with Ukraine, China, N. Korea crises
1 year, 8 months ago

G7 diplomats to grapple with Ukraine, China, N. Korea crises

Associated Press  

KARUIZAWA, Japan — Russian threats to nuke Ukraine. China is seen as one of the few nations that might influence Russia’s moves in Ukraine, and the foreign policy alignment between the world’s two largest autocracies will be a major focus in Karuizawa. “Japan’s leadership sees cooperation on security issues related to Ukraine as a possible avenue towards greater security cooperation …

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China blames ‘negative impact’ of U.S. military drills for North Korea tensions
1 year, 8 months ago

China blames ‘negative impact’ of U.S. military drills for North Korea tensions

The Hindu  

China on April 13, 2023 blamed the “negative impact” of US military drills for tensions on the Korean peninsula, after Pyongyang fired a ballistic missile that prompted Japan to briefly issue a seek shelter warning. South Korea’s military said it had detected one “medium range or longer” ballistic missile from the Pyongyang area on Thursday morning, adding it was likely …

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Groundwater carries radiation risk for many in North Korea, Japan, China: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Groundwater carries radiation risk for many in North Korea, Japan, China: Report

Hindustan Times  

Tens of thousands of North Koreans and people in South Korea, Japan and China could be exposed to radioactive materials spread through groundwater from an underground nuclear test site, a Seoul-based human rights group said in a report on Tuesday. The study by the Transitional Justice Working Group said radioactive materials could have spread across eight cities and counties near …

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Mohanlal's Drishyam goes international, Malayalam film to be remade in Hollywood, China, Korea
1 year, 10 months ago

Mohanlal's Drishyam goes international, Malayalam film to be remade in Hollywood, China, Korea

India TV News  

Drishyam is going international. The Malayalam film starring Mohanlal in the lead role of the famous character Georgekutty, is getting several non-Indian remakes, including one in Hollywood. In a statement, Panorama Studios International LTD said, "After the tremendous success of Drishyam 2, Panorama Studios International Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has acquired remake rights of the Malayalam language …

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How the US is boosting military alliances to counter China
1 year, 10 months ago

How the US is boosting military alliances to counter China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. is expanding it military presence in Asia, in a string of moves aimed at countering Beijing and reassuring Indo-Pacific allies that America will stand with them against threats from China and North Korea. And they involve more and increasingly advanced military exercises in the region and additional troop rotations in key areas facing the Taiwan Strait …

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Xi tells Kim China wants to work with North Korea for peace: KCNA
2 years ago

Xi tells Kim China wants to work with North Korea for peace: KCNA

Al Jazeera  

Xi sends message to Kim amid an unprecedented number of missile tests by North Korea. Chinese President Xi Jinping has told North Korea’s Kim Jong Un that Beijing is willing to work with Pyongyang for global peace and stability, according to the official Korean Central News Agency. Xi said he was willing to collaborate with Pyongyang as “changes in the …

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