Asia & Pacific

South Korea’s Lee Begins China Visit Amid Regional Tensions

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung began his first state visit to China as Beijing seeks Seoul’s support amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula and in the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan Rattled by 7.0 Magnitude Quake

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck some 32 km (20 miles) off Taiwan’s northeastern coastal city of Yilan late on Saturday.
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Thailand, Cambodia Agree on Cease-Fire to End Border Clashes

Thailand and Cambodia signed a cease-fire Saturday, ending weeks of deadly border clashes marked by airstrikes, rockets, and artillery fire.

South Korea Prosecutor Seeks 10-year Jail Term for Ex-president Yoon

South Korea’s special prosecutor seeks a 10-year prison sentence for ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol over charges tied to obstructing his arrest after a failed martial law bid.

Hanwha’s Philly Shipyard Can Build Nuclear Submarine for US Navy, Executive Says

Hanwha’s Philly Shipyard has the capability of building a nuclear-powered submarine for the U.S. Navy, said Alex Wong, global chief strategy officer at Hanwha Group.

Malaysia Announces New Search of Missing Airlines Flight MH370

Malaysia’s government said Friday it would resume the search of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared more than a decade ago.

How Trump’s China Pivot Turned Taiwan Into a US Strategic Priority: Miles Yu

The U.S. strategic focus on countering the CCP began during President Trump’s first term and has since hardened into a bipartisan consensus

Hong Kong’s Democratic Party Votes to Disband After Decades in Opposition

Hong Kong’s Democratic Party voted to dissolve, marking the latest retreat under Beijing’s crackdown and signaling the end of decades of democracy.