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1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden and China's Xi make first contact since November with a 'check-in' call

Biden and Xi held a 'check-in' call discussing Taiwan, Korean Peninsula, AI, and Ukraine.
Xi emphasized Taiwan as a 'red line' and urged Biden to act on his commitment to 'Taiwan independence.' [ more ]
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East Asia Forum
2 months ago
World news

Danger ahead as Kim and Yoon bury inter-Korean detente | East Asia Forum

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are high with Kim ordering changes to constitution regarding unification.
North Korea's idea of 'peaceful' unification involves collapse of South Korean state and challenges with democracy. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
World news

North Korea fires several' cruise missiles from west coast

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles into the sea.
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have increased as Kim Jong Un accelerates weapon development. [ more ]
www.france24.com
4 months ago
France news

N.Korea confirms test-firing solid-fuel mid-range ballistic missile

North Korea test-fired an intermediate-range solid-fuel ballistic missile.
The missile was loaded with a hypersonic maneuverable controlled warhead. [ more ]
www.france24.com
4 months ago
World news

North Korea fires dozens of artillery rounds near South Korean border island

North Korea fired over 60 artillery rounds near Yeonpyeong Island, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
The artillery fire by North Korea violates a 2018 tension-reducing deal and poses a threat to peace in the region. [ more ]
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4 months ago
World news

North and South Korea conduct provocative military drills along their sea boundary

The rival Koreas violated the 2018 inter-Korean agreement by firing artillery rounds into the sea as part of provocative drills along their disputed sea boundary.
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are expected to escalate, with experts predicting North Korea will intensify weapons tests ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. [ more ]
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