Asia-Pacific
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‘Zero Day,’ Drama Depicting China’s ‘invasion of Taiwan,’ Rings Alarm; ‘Everyone Must Talk About Issue Now,’ Producer Says
TAIPEI — “Zero Day,” an upcoming 10-episode Taiwanese TV series, is the first drama to depict a C...
November 10, 2024
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Age No Barrier for South Korean Senior Model
SEOUL (Reuters) — South Korean grandmother Choi Soon-hwa dreamed of becoming a fashion model when...
October 27, 2024
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Chinese Rights Lawyer’s Wife Seeks Support in Japan; Sophie Luo Calls for Beijing to Free Ding Jiaxi, Xu Zhiyong
“I know my husband didn’t do anything against the law,” said Luo Shengchun, wife of jailed Chines...
October 25, 2024
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China to Resume Imports of Nishikigoi; 6 Aquaculture Facilities from Niigata, Fukuoka, Hiroshima Listed on Customs Website
The Chinese government apparently plans to allow the resumption of imports of ornamental nishikig...
October 22, 2024
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Cambodian Fishermen Turn to Raising Eels
KAMPONG PHLUK, Cambodia (AP) — Em Phat, 53, studies his eel tanks with the intensity of a man gam...
October 21, 2024
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Chinese Social Media Still Full of Anti-Japanese Posts 1 Month After Boy’s Fatal Stabbing; Malicious Videos Gain Large Number of Views
BEIJING — Even a month after a 10-year-old Japanese boy was fatally stabbed by a Chinese man in S...
October 19, 2024
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China Spokesperson Avoids Commenting on Hidankyo’s Nobel Prize; Claims Country Holds Antinuclear Stance
BEIJING — China has continued to avoid commenting on the recent awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize...
October 15, 2024
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China Launches War Games around Taiwan, Drawing Anger in Taipei, Concern from Washington
TAIPEI (Reuters) — China's military launched a new round of war games near Taiwan on Monday, sayi...
October 14, 2024
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Japanese School in Shenzhen Resumes In-person Classes from Monday after Fatal Stabbing
A Japanese school in Shenzhen decided to resume in-person classes on Monday about a month after a...
October 14, 2024
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Chinese Mainstream Media Silent on Nobel Peace Prize for Hidankyo as Xi’s Government Pushes Nuclear Expansion
BEIJING — Chinese mainstream media have remained silent on the news that Nihon Hidankyo, or Japan...
October 13, 2024
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Ex-DPRK Diplomat Criticizes Pyongyang Over Nuclear Program; Defector Says North Koreans Resent Leader’s Luxurious Life
SEOUL — A former North Korean diplomat who defected to South Korea last November has sharply crit...
October 9, 2024
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China Indicates Opposition Toward Ishiba’s Recent Visit to Taiwan, Expresses Relief at Takaichi’s Loss
BEIJING / TAIPEI ― China expressed its strong opposition toward Japanese politicians visiting Tai...
September 28, 2024
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ROK Temple will not Oppose Return of Stolen Buddhist Statue to Japan
NAGASAKI — The South Korean temple that claimed ownership of a stolen Buddhist statue has express...
September 28, 2024
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Japan-S. Korea Exchange Festival Held in Seoul
Seoul (Jiji Press)—A Japan-South Korea exchange festival was held in Seoul on Sunday, bringing to...
September 23, 2024
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Australia Backs Easing of China’s Ban on Japan Fishery Products
Wilmington, Delaware (Jiji Press)—Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday expresse...
September 23, 2024
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