Chinese Premier Calls for Unified Free Trade at ASEAN+3 Summit
At the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit, Chinese premier Li Qiang urged dialogue, free trade, and cooperation to drive East Asia’s growth.
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APEC Trio: China, Japan & S. Korea Forge 2026–2030 Green Plan
China, Japan and S. Korea adopt a joint environmental cooperation plan for 2026–2030 at the 26th Tripartite Environment Ministers Meeting, marking a new era of regional green collaboration.
World Bank Sees 4.8% Growth for Chinese Mainland in 2025
The World Bank raises its 2025 GDP forecast for the Chinese mainland to 4.8%, citing export strength and manufacturing resilience amid regional slowdowns.
DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui to Visit Chinese Mainland Sept. 27–30
DPRK FM Choe Son Hui will visit the Chinese mainland from Sept. 27–30, underscoring deepening Sino-DPRK ties and regional diplomatic currents.
China’s Defense Spokesperson Urges Japan to Reflect on Wartime Past
China’s defense spokesperson Jiang Bin urges Japan to reflect on its wartime past, respect regional security concerns, and act with prudence to avoid repeating mistakes.
80 Years On: Wartime Denial Shadows China-Japan Ties
On the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, unresolved wartime denial continues to shape China-Japan ties and prospects for lasting peace.
DPRK Accuses South Korean Forces of ‘Serious Provocation’ at Border Barrier
The DPRK accuses South Korean forces of firing over 10 warning shots at its soldiers building a barrier near the DMZ, raising fresh tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
DPRK Condemns Japan’s 2025 Defense White Paper as ‘War Scenario’
The DPRK blasts Japan’s 2025 defense white paper as a ‘war scenario’ amid Tokyo’s record-high budget and missile buildup that could reshape regional security.
Why Japan’s Defense Boost Risks Raising East Asia Tensions
Japan’s 2025 defense white paper signals a shift from post-war pacifism to military expansion, risking tensions with the Chinese mainland in East Asia.
Critics Warn Lai Ching-te’s Defense Rhetoric May Fuel Fear and Regional Tensions
This fourth piece in a commentary series explores how Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s defense speeches may rely on fear-mongering to justify arms buildup and risk destabilizing East Asia.