Asia-Pacific
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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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Fatal Stabbing Raises Criticism Against Anti-Japanese Education; Chinese History Books, SNS Stirring Resentment
SHENZHEN — The motivation behind the stabbing and killing of a 10-year-old boy attending a local ...
September 22, 2024
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Mooncake Sales in China Frosty Ahead of Fall Holidays, as Sluggish Economy and Govt Rules Take Their Toll
BEIJING — Sales of mooncakes, China’s traditional moon-shaped delicacies, are struggling against ...
September 15, 2024
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Philippines Steps Up Defense of Northernmost Province with Eye on Possible Contingency Involving Taiwan
BATANES PROVINCE, Northern Philippines — The Philippine military has been recruiting reservists t...
September 11, 2024
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Japan’s Conveyor-Belt Sushi Chains Making the Rounds Again in China; Backlash from Treated Water Release Wanes
BEIJING — Japanese food is back on the menu in China, and Japan’s leading conveyor-belt sushi cha...
September 4, 2024
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Taiwan Military Report Warns of China’s Capabilities; Landing Called Possible, But Full Invasion Less Likely
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s annual military report contains analysis that although the Chinese military has...
September 4, 2024
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