5 d. ago Indonesia aims to be ‘neutral conduit’ between Pyongyang and Seoul

Indonesia could become an unlikely mediator in reconciling the two Koreas on their troubled peninsula, according to observers who cite a recent meeting between its foreign minister and his North Korean counterpart. Analysts also say Jakarta could play the middleman in strengthening ties between Pyongyang and Southeast Asia, given that North Korea is looking to expand its global diplomatic footprint. The visit by Foreign Minister Sugiono to Pyongyang last week on the invitation of his North...

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1 week 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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1 week ago Vietnam’s top leader heads to North Korea for first visit in 18 years

Vietnam’s top leader begins his three-day visit to North Korea on Thursday for a trip that reflects Hanoi’s desire to balance regional relations amid ongoing tensions, analysts say. Communist Party chief To Lam’s visit – the first by a Vietnamese leader to the reclusive country in almost two decades – will coincide with a military parade in Pyongyang on Friday to mark the 80th founding anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party, according to the Vietnamese government and North Korean state media...

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2 w. ago Asian student arrivals to US plunge, China’s travel rush: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Asian student arrivals to US plunge to lowest level since pandemic The number of students arriving from Asia to the US in August fell by nearly 24 per cent this year compared with last year, according to recently released US government data, marking the lowest August numbers on record outside of the Covid-19 pandemic. 2. Li Qiang to visit North Korea, most...

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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 Chinese premier to visit North Korea for ruling party celebrations this week

Chinese premier to visit North Korea for ruling party celebrations this week  NK News

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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 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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3 w. ago North Korea's foreign minister to visit China soon, KCNA reports

North Korea's foreign minister to visit China soon, KCNA reports  Reuters

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