Asia

Strong quake hits eastern Taiwan: USGS

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Monday in Taiwan's east, 38 kilometers south of Hualien city, the US…

Philippine military detains two militants accused of killing foreigners

Two Islamic militants accused of kidnapping and killing four foreigners in the restive southern Philippines were detained Friday after surrendering…

Thailand to drop mask rule, foreign tourist registration

Thailand announced Friday it would drop rules requiring people to wear masks outdoors and no longer require foreign visitors to…

Covid in Hong Kong shows ‘signs of rebound’, city leader says

  HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong's coronavirus case numbers are showing signs of rebounding, city chief executive Carrie…

A Chinese invasion of Taiwan: Too costly to countenance?

by Sean Chang with Rebecca Bailey in Hong Kong and Ludovic Ehret in Beijing Agence France-Presse MAGONG, Taiwan (AFP) --…

China vows support for Russia, drawing US ire

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- President Xi Jinping on Wednesday assured Vladimir Putin of China's support on Russian "sovereignty and security"…

China factory output, retail sales weak as Covid shadow persists

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's factory output and retail sales remained weak in May, official data showed Wednesday, with tepid…

South Korean truckers end week-long strike

by Yelim Lee  Agence France-Presse INCHEON, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korean truck drivers will return to work Wednesday after…

South Korean truckers refuse to back down on wage, fuel cost strike; global supply chains affected

  by Yelim LEE Agence France Presse INCHEON, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korean truck drivers staged an eighth day…

Top US, Chinese national security figures hold ‘candid’ talks

  BEIJING, China (AFP) -- The top Chinese and US security advisers have held lengthy talks, with both sides describing…

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