8 d. ago Can mediators prevent war between Afghanistan, Pakistan as tensions spike?

A ceasefire between Afghanistan’s Taliban regime and Pakistan, agreed after intense clashes last month, is hanging by a diplomatic thread, following a wave of suicide bombings in Pakistan and disputed claims that it retaliated with cross-border drone strikes on Tuesday. With both countries vowing vengeance, analysts say regional states acting as mediators – Qatar and Turkey, and Iran and Russia – have only a narrow window of opportunity to prevent another round of hostilities. Otherwise,...

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1 week ago Exchanges between Hong Kong, Japan must align with China’s ‘dignity’: John Lee

All official exchanges between Hong Kong and Japan should respect the nation’s dignity and align with the benefits of Hongkongers, the city leader has said as he raised doubts over the effectiveness of such interactions amid an ongoing diplomatic dispute between Beijing and Tokyo. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s remarks came on Monday, after it was reported that the administration had called off several exchanges with the Japanese consulate in Hong Kong and postponed discussions. “The...

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1 week ago Hong Kong student delegation pulls out of Japan exchange programme amid tensions

A Hong Kong student delegation has pulled out of a regional exchange programme in Japan next month amid an ongoing diplomatic dispute between Beijing and Tokyo. The Education Bureau confirmed on Saturday that Hong Kong would withdraw from this year’s Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths Programme, citing safety concerns. “In light of the recent increase in attacks on Chinese citizens in Japan and to ensure the safety of teachers and students, the Hong Kong delegation has,...

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2 w. ago Indian seafood exporters rally after report of China suspending Japanese imports

Indian seafood exporters rally after report of China suspending Japanese imports  Reuters

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2 w. ago Indian seafood exporters gain on report of China suspending Japanese imports

Indian seafood exporters gain on report of China suspending Japanese imports  Reuters

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2 w. ago China halts Japanese seafood imports after Tokyo, Beijing fail to resolve issues

China halts Japanese seafood imports after Tokyo, Beijing fail to resolve issues  Punjab News Express

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2 w. ago ASIA TODAY Beijing reintroduces ban on imports of Japanese seafood

ASIA TODAY Beijing reintroduces ban on imports of Japanese seafood  AsiaNews

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2 w. ago Japanese seafood caught up in escalating diplomatic dispute with China

Japanese seafood caught up in escalating diplomatic dispute with China  ReutersChina and Japan are in a vicious game of chicken over Taiwan  The EconomistChina Halts New Japanese Movie Releases as Taiwan Spat Drags On  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago China to reimpose Japanese seafood import suspension: source

China to reimpose Japanese seafood import suspension: source  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS

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2 w. ago China to suspend imports of Japanese seafood amid diplomatic row: Reports

China to suspend imports of Japanese seafood amid diplomatic row: Reports  Al Jazeera

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2 w. ago China bans Japanese seafood as diplomatic dispute deepens By Reuters

China bans Japanese seafood as diplomatic dispute deepens By Reuters  Investing.com

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2 w. ago Beijing tells Tokyo it will suspend Japanese seafood imports: Kyodo News

China has told Japan it will suspend imports of Japanese seafood, Kyodo News said on Wednesday, citing a government source, as the bilateral tensions continue to spiral downwards. The suspension would come than five months after Beijing announced it would lift a nearly two-year import ban on some Japanese seafood. Beijing had cited worries over Japan’s release of treated waste water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Before the ban in 2023, China, including Hong Kong, accounted for more...

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2 w. ago Breaking | Beijing tells Tokyo it will suspend Japanese seafood imports: Kyodo News

Breaking | Beijing tells Tokyo it will suspend Japanese seafood imports: Kyodo News  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Developing | Beijing tells Tokyo it will suspend Japanese seafood imports: Kyodo News

Developing | Beijing tells Tokyo it will suspend Japanese seafood imports: Kyodo News  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Beijing warns Tokyo of ‘further action’ if Takaichi doesn’t budge on Taiwan stand

China will take “further measures” against Japan unless its prime minister retracts her controversial comments on Taiwan, the foreign ministry said as Beijing reportedly reimposed a ban on Japanese seafood imports. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday that Takaichi’s remarks had undermined the political foundation of China-Japan relations and China “has every reason to respond to such actions”. “The Chinese side will be forced to take severe and resolute...

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2 w. ago China to suspend imports of Japanese seafood amid diplomatic dispute, Kyodo reports

China to suspend imports of Japanese seafood amid diplomatic dispute, Kyodo reports  Reuters

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2 w. ago China informs Tokyo of suspension of Japanese seafood imports: source

China informs Tokyo of suspension of Japanese seafood imports: source  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS

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2 w. ago Over half a million canceled trips and movie premieres suspended: China's retaliation in the diplomatic dispute with Japan

Over half a million canceled trips and movie premieres suspended: China's retaliation in the diplomatic dispute with Japan  El Mundo America

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