- March 21st, 2026
A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison for accepting luxury gifts, including Chanel bags and a diamond pendant, from Unification Church officials in exchange for political favours. Kim, the...
Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrived in Sichuan province on Wednesday (Jan 28), marking the first time Japan has been without pandas since 1972, the China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda announced on social media....
China has cancelled all scheduled flights on 49 air routes with Japan as Beijing reiterated travel warnings urging its citizens to avoid visiting the country, particularly during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday in February. Data released by Chinese travel...
China reiterated a warning urging its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday, citing what it described as a deterioration in public security, as diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Tokyo continue to simmer. The...
China’s latest investigation into its armed forces — this time targeting the country’s most senior uniformed officer — has dramatically hollowed out the nation’s highest military decision-making body, raising fresh questions about stability, loyalty and control within the People’s Liberation...
South Korea announced on Monday that it plans to construct two new nuclear reactors by 2038 as part of efforts to meet rising electricity demand while cutting carbon emissions. Speaking at a news conference in Seoul, Climate Minister Kim Sung-whan...
Taipei is closely monitoring what it described as “abnormal” changes in China’s military leadership following the investigation of one of Beijing’s most senior generals, with Taiwan’s defence minister emphasizing that the island will not lower its guard amid persistent threats....
At Yiwu International Trade City, China’s vast wholesale hub known for setting trends in festive merchandise, shoppers are crowding into a small stall in search of an unlikely Lunar New Year hit: a gloomy-looking red plush horse. The toy, which...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s once sky-high approval ratings have slipped as voters raise doubts about how she plans to fund her headline tax-cut pledge, according to media polls released on Monday (Jan 26). A weekend survey by the Nikkei...
An American climber scaled Taiwan’s tallest building on Sunday (Jan 25) without ropes or safety gear, completing a high-risk ascent of Taipei 101 that captivated hundreds of spectators on the ground and millions more watching a live Netflix broadcast. Alex...
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