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Hong Kong Arrests 21 in Renovation Graft Crackdown

Hong Kong officials arrested 21 people linked to renovation work at two housing estates in an anti-graft crackdown on construction and maintenance.

South Korea’s Lee Urges Regional Peace in Summit With China’s Xi

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung called on the Chinese communist regime to work with his nation to achieve peace on the Korean Peninsula.
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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.

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.