65 h. ago Three’s a crowd: China’s efforts to woo North Korea away from Russia

Three’s a crowd: China’s efforts to woo North Korea away from Russia  The Economist

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2 d. ago Will corruption backlash against Marcos reshape Philippine politics?

Public anger over corruption has boiled over in the Philippines, sending President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s approval ratings tumbling and potentially tilting the balance of power with his political rivals. The latest survey by Pulse Asia Research shows that Filipinos are increasingly blaming the government’s recent corruption scandals – from flood control “ghost projects” to lavish spending by politically connected contractors – for their daily struggles, such as inflation and inadequate...

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3 d. ago Stabilizer or spoiler? The China factor in the North Korea nuclear dilemma

Stabilizer or spoiler? The China factor in the North Korea nuclear dilemma  Brookings

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5 d. ago Is North Korea pushing China to more openly accept its nuclear power status?

North Korea’s recent military parade, which featured an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of striking the continental United States, suggested that China had “tacitly accepted” Pyongyang as a nuclear state, analysts said. The October 10 parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea was attended by Li Qiang – the first Chinese premier to visit the country in 16 years. It featured several advanced weapons systems, including tanks, artillery and...

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7 d. ago China–North Korea Ties: Old Allies, New Calculations – Analysis

China–North Korea Ties: Old Allies, New Calculations – Analysis  Eurasia Review

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7 d. ago France’s PM survives confidence votes amid pension reform row

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu weathered two confidence motions on Thursday, just days after appointing his new government and making a key political concession to stay in power. The votes followed Lecornu’s decision on Tuesday to back suspending a divisive 2023 pension reform, in a bid to keep his cabinet afloat long enough to pass a much-needed austerity budget by year’s end. The leftist Socialist Party (PS) had threatened to vote to oust the premier if he didn’t move to freeze the...

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1 week ago China Floats Closer Ties With North Korea Following Trump Escalation

China Floats Closer Ties With North Korea Following Trump Escalation  Newsweek

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1 week ago China, North Korea Vow to Deepen Strategic Ties Amid Regional Tensions

China, North Korea Vow to Deepen Strategic Ties Amid Regional Tensions  Yeni Safak English

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1 week ago Beijing ready to solidify strategic cooperation with Pyongyang, China’s Xi tells North Korea’s Kim: Report

Beijing ready to solidify strategic cooperation with Pyongyang, China’s Xi tells North Korea’s Kim: Report  Anadolu Ajansı

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1 week ago China, North Korea to strengthen strategic cooperation, KCNA says

China, North Korea to strengthen strategic cooperation, KCNA says  Reuters

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2 w. ago China, North Korea pledge ‘dynamic development’ as Li Qiang, Kim Jong

Beijing is ready to deepen collaboration with Pyongyang to advance a “more just and equitable” international order, visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang told North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as the two neighbours spotlighted their “unwavering” ties. It remains China’s “unwavering” policy to maintain, consolidate and develop the traditional friendship and cooperation with North Korea, Li said during the meeting on Thursday, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. Li – China’s No 2 official and...

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2 w. ago Chinese premier begins North Korea trip with friendly cooperation pledge

Chinese Premier Li Qiang promised closer cooperation with North Korea as he began a three-day visit to the country on Thursday following a recent flurry of diplomatic exchanges that signalled a thaw in relations. Li is the most senior Chinese official to visit the country since 2019. During his visit he will attend a series of events to celebrate the 80th anniversary of North Korea’s ruling party. Li said Beijing was ready to work with Pyongyang to “strengthen strategic communication, maintain...

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2 w. ago Russia and China send representatives to North Korea for ruling party's anniversary

Russia and China send representatives to North Korea for ruling party's anniversary  CBS News

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2 w. ago ROK weapons for countering North Korea can help deter China: Pentagon official

ROK weapons for countering North Korea can help deter China: Pentagon official  NK News

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2 w. ago Developing | Chinese Premier Li to visit North Korea for ruling party’s 80th anniversary

Developing | Chinese Premier Li to visit North Korea for ruling party’s 80th anniversary  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago China Premier Li Qiang to visit North Korea for ruling party anniversary

China Premier Li Qiang to visit North Korea for ruling party anniversary  Reuters

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2 w. ago China Hacked South Korea’s Government, But Was It Really North Korea?

China Hacked South Korea’s Government, But Was It Really North Korea?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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2 w. ago Chinese Premier Li to visit North Korea for ruling party’s 80th anniversary

China’s Premier Li Qiang will travel to Pyongyang to attend the 80th anniversary of North Korea’s ruling party later this week, according to Beijing. The Chinese foreign ministry said Li would arrive in Pyongyang for a three-day visit on Thursday. The event commemorating the foundation of the Workers’ Party of Korea will take place on Friday. More to follow ...

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2 w. ago Breaking | Chinese Premier Li to travel to North Korea for ruling party’s 80th anniversary

Breaking | Chinese Premier Li to travel to North Korea for ruling party’s 80th anniversary  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Li Qiang to visit North Korea, most senior Chinese official to do so since 2019

Premier Li Qiang will travel to Pyongyang to attend events marking the 80th anniversary of North Korea’s ruling party later this week, according to Beijing, the most senior Chinese official to visit the country since 2019. The Chinese foreign ministry said Li would arrive in Pyongyang for a three-day visit on Thursday. A military parade commemorating the foundation of the Workers’ Party of Korea is expected to take place on Friday, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported. Calling the two...

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