40 h. ago South Korea’s Yoon gets 5 years in prison for obstructing justice during martial law bid

A South Korean judge sentenced former president Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday to five years in prison for obstructing justice and other charges linked to his disastrous martial law declaration and its chaotic aftermath. It is the first in a series of verdicts for the disgraced ex-leader, whose brief suspension of civilian rule in South Korea on December 3, 2024, prompted massive protests and a showdown in parliament. Now ousted from power, Yoon faces multiple trials for actions taken during that...

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40 h. ago South Korea’s Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over martial law charges

Impeached former South Korean president Yoon Seok-yeol was sentenced on Friday to five years in prison after being found guilty of resisting arrest and other offences linked to his botched martial law declaration in 2024. The ruling marks the first conviction among eight criminal trials Yoon is facing, including a case in which prosecutors demanded he be sentenced to death for his role as the “ringleader” of an insurrection in imposing the ill-fated decree that plunged the country into political...

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44 h. ago Canada and China Forge Energy Pact During Carney’s Beijing Visit, Eyeing Strategic Needs

Canada and China Forge Energy Pact During Carney’s Beijing Visit, Eyeing Strategic Needs  NAI500

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53 h. ago Carney: Canada entering ‘new era’ in relationship with Beijing

Carney: Canada entering ‘new era’ in relationship with Beijing  Yahoo! Finance CanadaCarney in Beijing to reset 'complex' Canada-China ties, says minister  ReutersCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Beijing for landmark four-day visit to China  ABC News

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54 h. ago Canadian prime minister hails renewed relations with China during his Beijing visit

Canadian prime minister hails renewed relations with China during his Beijing visit  WRAL

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58 h. ago Carney in China: Canada looks to reset bilateral ties, Beijing calls visit 'pivotal'

Carney in China: Canada looks to reset bilateral ties, Beijing calls visit 'pivotal'  Seeking Alpha

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62 h. ago South Korean leader Lee takes ‘pragmatic approach’ to reset ties with China, Japan

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s back-to-back visits to China and Japan suggest a “pragmatic approach” to reset ties with both countries as tensions soar between Beijing and Tokyo, analysts said. Lee met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday during a two-day trip to Japan. Speaking to reporters after their summit in Nara – Takaichi’s hometown – Lee said there was “unprecedented turmoil” in the global political landscape and trade order. He stressed the need for South Korea and...

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63 h. ago China says Carney’s Beijing visit key to rebooting ties By Reuters

China says Carney’s Beijing visit key to rebooting ties By Reuters  Investing.com

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69 h. ago Louis Vuitton Redefines Luxury In China With Groundbreaking Flagship In Beijing, A Must

Louis Vuitton Redefines Luxury In China With Groundbreaking Flagship In Beijing, A Must-Visit For Tourists!  Travel And Tour World

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3 d. ago Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Beijing for a landmark four

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Beijing for a landmark four-day visit to China  ABC NewsMark Carney Heads to Beijing to Discuss Canada-China Relations as U.S. Outlook Darkens  The New York TimesCanada’s Carney Lands in Beijing as China Urges Removing Tariffs  Bloomberg.com

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3 d. ago Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Beijing for landmark 4

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Beijing for landmark 4-day visit to China  TribLIVE.com

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4 d. ago Carney's Beijing visit will improve Canada, China ties but won't resolve all disagreements: policy expert

Carney's Beijing visit will improve Canada, China ties but won't resolve all disagreements: policy expert  Yahoo News Canada

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4 d. ago The view from China: What does Beijing want from Carney’s visit?

The view from China: What does Beijing want from Carney’s visit?  The Globe and Mail

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4 d. ago Japan’s Takaichi seeks unity with South Korea’s Lee as China tensions persist

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will push for closer ties with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at a summit on Tuesday, as Tokyo struggles to draw a line under its widening diplomatic dispute with China. Both sides will focus on security challenges and Takaichi is expected to avoid “divisive” issues, while Lee, who last week met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, will try to achieve a “neutral” stance, analysts say. Lee’s two-day visit to Nara, Takaichi’s hometown, comes at a...

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4 d. ago Canadian PM's Beijing visit signals why engaging China is not optional

Canadian PM's Beijing visit signals why engaging China is not optional  China Daily

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5 d. ago China's Top Diplomat Skips Somalia's Visit But Beijing Reaffirms Support | Firstpost Africa

China's Top Diplomat Skips Somalia's Visit But Beijing Reaffirms Support | Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

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5 d. ago China offers Beijing visit to Somali president, reaffirms support for his country’s unity

China offers Beijing visit to Somali president, reaffirms support for his country’s unity  Garowe Online

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6 d. ago Over half of Canadians support stronger trade ties with China as Carney reportedly prepares to visit Beijing

Over half of Canadians support stronger trade ties with China as Carney reportedly prepares to visit Beijing  Global Times

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6 d. ago Over half of Canadians polled support stronger trade ties with China as Carney reportedly prepares to visit Beijing

Over half of Canadians polled support stronger trade ties with China as Carney reportedly prepares to visit Beijing  Global Times

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7 d. ago North Korea: the elephant in the room when Xi met Lee in Beijing

The leaders of South Korea and China wrapped up a summit this week with both underlining support for one of Beijing’s diplomatic priorities but making no tangible progress on North Korea, Seoul’s main concern. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday for a high-stakes summit held just over nine weeks after their first meeting. During the trip, Lee declared 2026 as the year for the “full restoration of South Korea-China relations” and Xi...

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