The DPRK will strike the enemy with all means in its possession, Kim told school staff and students, according to Kim, who also informed the students. DPRK is short for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the North’s recognized brand. He said that now is the time to be moreContinue Reading
On Wednesday ( Apr. 10 ), US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida praised increased joint military cooperation and a new missile defense system, strengthening their alliance with an emphasis on aggressive actions by China and Russia. After about two days of discussions centered on the restiveContinue Reading
SEOUL: South Korea’s main opposition party and its allies were projected to win a majority in Wednesday’s ( Apr 10 ) elections for the country’s legislature, exit polls showed, in what would mark a significant blow to President Yoon Suk Yeol. A joint poll released by KBS, MBC and SBSContinue Reading
There are no issues that cannot be resolved, according to Chinese President Xi Jinping, who told former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou on Wednesday ( Apr 10 ) that outside influences cannot prevent the “family reunion” between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. No serving Chinese president has traveled toContinue Reading
Mr Kishida’s browse is expected to lead to renewed contracts in areas of military, area, trade and artificial intelligence.  ,
The biggest improvement to the US-Japan stability pact since the 1960s might be among the outcomes of the discussions between Mr. Biden and Mr. Kishida, with the potential to boost organizing and exercises in efforts to improve maritime security.  ,
Mr. Kishida is scheduled to visit an electric vehicle battery factory during his trip to demonstrate how Chinese investment there has helped to boost the economy and create employment opportunities.
Tokyo has become one of Washington’s most trusted Asian supporters during Mr Biden’s time in office.  ,
” The US and Japan are about as strongly aligned as you can get”, said Mr Johnstone.
” And in many ways, Kishida has been an unexpectedly strong leader from an American perspective, strong in his support for Ukraine, strong in making decisions to increase defense spending in a rather dramatic way, ( and ) strong in leading the G7 last year,” he said.
But, a private matter that was watery this trip involves Japanese chipmaker Nippon Steel’s US$ 15 billion offer to buy US Steel, an icon of American industry. In the US, the decision has drawn sharp criticism.  ,
Mr. Biden is opposed to the sale of the American manufacturer, saying the asset should remain domestically owned with one eye on the November presidential election and the need to get union endorsements.
” That issue will be held off to the side or at a minimum, be dealt with behind closed doors”, said Mr Russel.  ,
It’s a fact of life, and it’s a terrible entry into domestic politics into the business world.
BEIJING: Ratings agency Fitch said on Wednesday ( Apr 10 ) it had downgraded China’s sovereign credit outlook to negative, citing increased risks to the country’s public finances, in a move Beijing swiftly called “regrettable”. Chinese authorities have struggled for months to start up economic growth as a result ofContinue Reading
The comments made by US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell on Wednesday ( Apr 10 ) in Beijing were deemed dangerous by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office after he suggested the US-Australian-UKUS submarine project could help deter any Chinese incursions against Taiwan. ” His notes are quite dangerous”, said directorContinue Reading
On Wednesday ( Apr 10 ), a fire in a residential building in Hong Kong’s bustling Kowloon district slowed morning rush hour traffic, according to authorities.  , In the unusual event, five people were killed and more than a few were hurt. Individuals inside the building waved napkins at theContinue Reading
Bangkok’s attorney-general announced on Wednesday ( Apr. 10 ) that a hearing with influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra regarding whether to charge him with royal insults will be postponed. According to Winyat Chartmontri, the attorney-general is also looking into the case, according to Chartmontri. Prosecutors will provide details onContinue Reading
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated on Tuesday ( Apr 9 ) ahead of US summits this week with Japanese and Philippine leaders that more joint patrols could be planned in the South China Sea following drills by the United States, Australia, the Philippines, and Japan last weekend. FollowingContinue Reading