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China’s Appropriation of Comfort Women Activism

Chinese authorities saw a chance to appropriate the narrative around comfort women for their own ends, showing no interest in stimulating critical reflection on the continuing abuse of women in contemporary East Asia.

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US set to open new embassy in Tonga this month -senior US diplomat

The United States is on track to open a new embassy in Tonga this month, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said on Tuesday, part of efforts to step up its diplomatic presence in the Pacific region to counter China.

Reuters

Building bridges from Asia to Africa the right way

The quest to build bridges between Asia and Africa is longstanding. A Chinese Admiral -- Zheng He -- led a series of voyages from East Asia to East Africa, down to Kenya and possibly Zanzibar, from the year 1405. The ships he navigated were enormous -- about 400 feet long…

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Study: Highest Military Spending in Europe Since Cold War

Europe's military spending grew at a record pace in 2022, reaching a level unseen since the Cold War following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, global security researchers said Monday. The rise in Europe helped global military expenditures reach an eighth straight record at $2.24 trillion, or 2.2 percent of the world's…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China ready to speed up talks with Asean over South China Sea

China is ready to work with Malaysia and other Southeast Asian nations to speed up consultation for a South China Sea code of conduct, Xinhua reported, citing Premier Li Qiang.

Bangkok Post

The Sky Is No Longer the Limit: Australia and East Asia in Space

East Asia offers an example of the enduring power and role of government, in which the Government-Space business relationship is well positioned to ensure the industry’s growth is sustainable, not just driven by private interests.

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‘Tip of the spear’: Battling the Golden Triangle’s drug lords

A low-intensity but bloody battle is being fought to contain the flow of drugs from Southeast Asia’s ‘Golden Triangle’.

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Southeast Asia lags in EVs. Can it catch up?

KUALA LUMPUR: For self-confessed tech geek and adrenaline junkie Farhan Abdul Rahim, becoming one of the first Malaysians to own an electric car in 2020 was a no-brainer - but he did not simply stop there.

Bangkok Post

US: Security Council 'Silence' on NKorea Missiles 'Dangerous'

The United States on Monday denounced a "dangerous" lack of action by the UN Security Council on North Korea's missile launches, accusing -- but not naming -- China and Russia of having "forced" the body "into silence." The reclusive North Korean state test-fired dozens of missiles in 2022, setting security…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Singapore a top draw for East Asian expats

For expatriates from East Asia looking for a place to live, Singapore was their top choice in 2022.

Bangkok Post

NATO chief stresses importance of Indo-Pacific partners amid security tensions

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday stressed the importance of NATO's working closely with partners in the Indo-Pacific, saying Europe could not ignore what happens in East Asia because the global security is interconnected.

Reuters

Northeast Asia battles severe cold snap and heavy snow

The Korean Peninsula, Japan and China see temperatures plunge to levels not seen in a decade as snow hampers travel.

Al Jazeera

South Korea, Japan grapple with heavy snow chaos, delays

Thousands of travelers have swarmed a small airport in South Korea’s Jeju island in a scramble for flights following delays by snowstorms as frigid winter weather grips East Asia for the second straight day

The Independent UK

Singapore Air adds flights to Bangkok, Phuket

Singapore Airlines Ltd will add flights to East and Southeast Asia, including Bangkok and Phuket, from early next year and trim some services to the United States as it tweaks routes and plane allocations to get a head start over rivals as nations ease travel restrictions.

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US Imposes New Sanctions over Iran Sanctions Evasion, Targets Chinese Firms

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on over a dozen companies based in China, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates that Washington accused of facilitating the sale of Iranian petrochemicals and petroleum products to buyers in East Asia. The latest US move against Iranian oil smuggling comes as…

Bangkok Post

'Totoro' play boosts East Asian visibility on British stage

LONDON: Actors of East and Southeast Asian heritage have long remained in the shadows of British performing arts, competing for stereotypical or often token roles with few opportunities to grab the limelight.

The Independent UK

Southeast Asian leaders call for unity amid global tensions

Cambodian leader Hun Sen is calling for unity, telling a gathering including Russia, China and the United States that current global tensions have been taking their toll on everyone

AAP

PM and Chinese Premier meet in Cambodia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has kicked off a nine-day tour in Southeast Asia spruiking Australia's relationships with the region.

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Biden pledges the U.S. will work with southeast Asian nations

Biden's efforts at this year's ASEAN summit are meant to lay the groundwork for his highly anticipated face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday.

The Independent UK

Biden working on ties with Southeast Asia in shadow of China

President Joe Biden is formally kicking off his participation at a conference of southeast Asian nations on Saturday, looking to emphasize the United States’ commitment in the region

Liverpool Echo

East Asia could provide next Liverpool owner as Ben Doak hands Reds new problem

The next Liverpool owner could come from East Asia as Ben Doak debut hands the Reds a new World Cup problem

AAP

PM will push China on $20bn sanctions

Chinese restrictions on Australian trade will be a key issue for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he heads to the East Asia, ASEAN, G20 and APEC summits.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Total lunar eclipse in North America, East Asia

The second and final total lunar eclipse of the year graced the skies in some parts of the world Tuesday. The next one isn't until 2025.

Reuters

Factbox-'Beaver blood moon' offers world's last total lunar eclipse until 2025

Nighttime skywatchers from East Asia to North America will be treated to the rare spectacle of a "Beaver blood moon" on Tuesday, weather permitting, as the Earth, moon and sun align to produce a total lunar eclipse for the last time until 2025.

Reuters

Taiwan celebrates diversity, equality in east Asia's largest Pride march

About 120,000 people, many carrying rainbow flags, marched through Taiwan's capital Taipei on Saturday to celebrate LGBTQ+ equality in east Asia's largest Pride march.

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