Taiwan Conducts Air Defence Drill Ahead of President Lai’s Pacific Tour

Taiwan Conducts Air Defence Drill Ahead of President Lai’s Pacific Tour Amid Heightened China Tensions

Taiwan's military carried out an early morning air defence drill on Thursday (Nov 28), testing its response and engagement procedures just days ahead of President Lai Ching-te’s diplomatic trip to the Pacific, which includes planned transit stops in the United...
South Korea Battles Severe Snowstorm

South Korea Battles Severe Snowstorm: Flights Canceled, Lives Lost, and Disruptions Widespread

South Korea is reeling from an unseasonably intense snowstorm that battered the country for a second consecutive day on Thursday, leaving a trail of disruptions, casualties, and significant economic implications. With flights grounded, transportation paralyzed, and lives lost, the nation...
South Korea Protest

South Koreans Resist Arms Support for Ukraine Amid Rising International Pressure

South Korea remains deeply divided over the prospect of directly supplying arms to Ukraine, even as international calls intensify following reports of North Korean troops bolstering Russia’s war efforts. Recent surveys reveal significant public opposition to such military aid, placing...
Defence Minister Dong Jun, China

China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun Reportedly Under Investigation Amid Anti-Corruption Purge

China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun is reportedly under investigation as part of a far-reaching anti-corruption probe, according to the Financial Times (FT). If confirmed, Dong would become the third consecutive serving or former Chinese defence minister to be implicated in...
Tragedy in Zhuhai, China

A Wave of Revenge Attacks in China: A Cry for Deeper Societal Reforms?

In just nine days, China has witnessed a chilling sequence of mass casualty incidents that have left communities reeling and experts questioning the country's underlying societal stresses. Analysts caution against dismissing these events as isolated acts of troubled individuals, pointing...
South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Convicted of Election Law Violation

South Korea’s Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Indicted for Alleged Misuse of Public Funds

Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea’s Democratic Party and a prominent opposition figure, was indicted on Tuesday, November 19, for allegedly misusing more than 100 million won (US$71,900) of public funds during his tenure as governor of Gyeonggi Province...
China: Car Crash Outside Changde' Primary School Leaves Several Students and parents Injured

China: Car Crash Outside Changde’ Primary School Leaves Several Students and parents Injured

In a horrifying incident early Tuesday morning, several students and parents were injured when a car crashed outside Yong’an Primary School in Changde, Hunan Province. The crash occurred around 7:50 a.m. and has left the nation grappling with shock and...
Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un Accuses US and West of Using Ukraine as ‘Shock Troops’ Against Russia, Warns of Global Conflict

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States and its allies of using Ukraine as "shock troops" against Russia, a strategy he claims risks igniting a global conflict, according to state-run media. His remarks reflect a deepening...
Booksellers

Chinese Booksellers Battle Censorship at Home and Thrive Abroad

Yu Miao smiles with quiet satisfaction as he stands amidst 10,000 books on bamboo shelves at his newly reopened bookstore, JF Books, located in the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood. Far removed from his original Shanghai location, Yu now operates without...
North Korea showcased the M2024 variant of the Cheonma-2 main battle tank during combined exercises involving tank and mechanized units of the North Korean Army.

South Korean Border Villages Face ‘Noise Bombing’ from North Korea: A Community Under Siege

In the stillness of a crisp autumn night, an eerie cacophony reverberates through this small village near the border with North Korea. The sounds are unsettling: a deep, crackly noise like a giant gong being repeatedly struck; other times, the...
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