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Two prominent Hong Kong activists who helped organise annual vigils commemorating China’s deadly 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown have been convicted of inciting subversion under the city’s national security law.
China has denied a claim by Washington that it has wrongfully detained a United States citizen.
China has firmly rejected Washington's call to join in implementing US sanctions to "squash" Iran's economy, pushing back against Trump administration pressure to be part of the "toughest sanctions in history" which has marked a new phase of conflict focused on extended economic warfare, as a military solution is se…
Placing Jiang in the uninterrupted development of the Communist Party and the country reinforces a political narrative of succession without rupture
Placing Jiang in the uninterrupted development of the Communist Party and the country reinforces a political narrative of succession without rupture
Una mujer camina junto a un mapa que muestra proyectos inmobiliarios de Evergrande en China, mientras se dirige a la plaza urbana Evergrande en Beijing el 18 de septiembre de 2023. (AP Foto/Andy Wong, Archivo)
The recent exercise in strategically sensitive waters east of Taiwan may set a precedent for other Asean members
The recent exercise in strategically sensitive waters east of Taiwan may set a precedent for other Asean members
The South Korean government will keep fuel price ceilings unchanged for another four weeks as renewed tensions in the Middle East push global oil prices higher, the Industry Ministry said Friday.
China rolls out credit subsidies for cars, home renovations to boost weak economy but some analysts warn the measures fall short
China rolls out credit subsidies for cars, home renovations to boost weak economy but some analysts warn the measures fall short
Una mujer camina junto a un mapa que muestra proyectos inmobiliarios de Evergrande en China, mientras se dirige a la plaza urbana Evergrande en Beijing el 18 de septiembre de 2023. (AP Foto/Andy Wong, Archivo)
While Chinese robotics companies have been quick to capture attention through viral trends and flashy stunts, they are under increasing pressure to deliver practical commercial applications.
Social security bureau rules against work-related death since Xing had not logged onto his computer
Social security bureau rules against work-related death since Xing had not logged onto his computer
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz should, in principle, have caused a far greater shock to oil markets than it has. This, in large part, is due to China’s policy of using its strategic stockpiles rather than purchasing crude oil at inflated prices due to the war.
China’s largest insurer downplays tax changes, shares positive outlook after reporting 36 per cent profit growth
China’s largest insurer downplays tax changes, shares positive outlook after reporting 36 per cent profit growth
AI race contender’s decision to offer GL-5.2 a sign of how European political and commercial incentives can pull in different directions
AI race contender’s decision to offer GL-5.2 a sign of how European political and commercial incentives can pull in different directions
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‘Sunehara’, a newly coined term meaning ‘leg hair harassment’, has spawned heated debate on Japanese social media.
China has refused to join a US plan to “squash” Iran’s economy, rejecting Washington’s push to be part of the “toughest sanctions in history” against the Islamic Republic.
Major outlays are being planned for drones, AI-enabled command systems, long-range missiles and support for the domestic defence industry
Major outlays are being planned for drones, AI-enabled command systems, long-range missiles and support for the domestic defence industry
Samsung Electronics has announced a shareholder return package, marking a blockbuster week for shareholder returns among South Korea's chip giants following SK Hynix's share buyback.
The nation is experiencing a prolonged drought brought on by this year’s powerful El Nino weather pattern.
South Korea is reviewing pension rules for foreign nationals after cases emerged of people qualifying for old-age benefits after contributing for as little as one month and later making years of back payments.
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Japan held a vice finance ministerial-level meeting in Japan on Friday to discuss bilateral exchanges and the latest trends in global financial markets, the finance ministry said.
Manchester City’s Savinho, center, battles for the ball with Atletico Madrid’s Dani Martinez, left, and Obed Vargas during the preseason friendly soccer match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Offers of Iranian crude to Chinese buyers have declined and prices have jumped this week as the US blockade has cut Tehran's shipments, according to trade sources, with the threat of more sanctions from Washington looming.
Nissin’s new product sold out in a week as social media buzz and severe summer heatwaves drive demand across the region
Nissin’s new product sold out in a week as social media buzz and severe summer heatwaves drive demand across the region
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
BEIJING (AP) — El tifón Maysak, que azotó China hace más de un mes, causó al menos 159 muertos y dejó 10 desaparecidos, informaron los medios estatales el viernes.
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during a summit on May 14. Rubio has determined that China "wrongfully detained" an American citizen, academic Min Zin. © Reuters
BRUSSELS — China has dragged the EU’s foreign subsidies rules into its wider trade dispute with Brussels, just as the two sides enter a crucial stretch of negotiations.
(2nd LD) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang's nuclear program
W100tr Future Response Fund takes shape as Korea rethinks how to use tax windfalls
Sunao Takami set fire to the crowded pachinko parlor in Osaka by spreading gasoline and throwing a lit match.
Joint military drills between South Korean and US troops ended Friday, nearly a week ahead of schedule.
Six weeks after ‘historically rare’ disaster, Guangxi authorities update fatalities, quadrupling total from 39
Six weeks after ‘historically rare’ disaster, Guangxi authorities update fatalities, quadrupling total from 39
Crucial figure in the Shanghai-based government-in-exile was also active alongside China’s revolutionaries, historian says
Crucial figure in the Shanghai-based government-in-exile was also active alongside China’s revolutionaries, historian says
New CEO Shirin Emeera’s first major launch bets big on Korea’s full-size luxury sedan market
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, right, walks with his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono for the Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue between Indonesia and China in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" surpassed 6 million admissions in South Korea on Friday, 16 days after its release, the film's local distributor said.
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Park Jung-sung, tapped as the country's new trade minister Friday, is a seasoned trade official with extensive experience in trade and related policy areas.
