Philippine National Security Adviser Calls for Expulsion of Chinese Diplomats from Manila Embassy
On May 10, Philippine National Security Adviser Año (pictured) called for the expulsion of Chinese diplomats from the Chinese embassy in Manila, accusing them of spreading “false, inaccurate and malicious information” to cause chaos Ta. The picture shows Mr. Anyo arrives at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Tokyo in June 2023 (2024 Reuters / […]
South Korea Raises Terror Alert Level for Diplomatic Missions Amid North Korea Threats
On the 2nd, South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs raised the terror alert level for five diplomatic missions abroad, including those in China and Russia, after receiving information that North Korea was trying to harm South Korean officials and others. Representative photo session at Panmunjom in 2022. (2024 Reuters) [ソウル 2日 ロイター] – South Korea’s […]
US Defense Secretary Austin Condemns China’s Dangerous Use of Water Cannon Against Philippine Supply Ship in South China Sea
US Defense Secretary Austin (pictured) reaffirmed the country’s commitment to a joint defense agreement with the Philippines and criticized China’s dangerous use of water cannon to intercept a Philippine supply ship last week. Picture taken in February (2024 Reuters/Evelyn Hockstein) [マニラ 28日 ロイター] – US Defense Secretary Austin reaffirmed his commitment to a joint defense […]
Australia and UK Criticize China over Hong Kong, South China Sea, and Support for Russia in 2+2 Meeting
On March 22, Australia and the United Kingdom held a Foreign and Defense Ministerial Consultation (2+2) in Adelaide, Australia, and criticized China over Hong Kong and the South China Sea, as well as China’s support for Russia. The photo shows the flag of China. Picture taken in Beijing in May 2019 (2024 Reuters/Jason Lee) [シドニー […]
Chinese Coast Guard Collides with Philippine Ship in South China Sea: PCG Blames Reckless Actions
[北京/マニラ 5日 ロイター] – On the 5th, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) blamed the Chinese Coast Guard, saying that a Chinese ship made a “dangerous move” in the South China Sea and collided with a Philippine ship. A spokesperson for PCG posted on X (formerly Twitter) that the Philippine ship suffered minor structural damage. “Reckless […]
Surge in Air Cargo Prices on Vietnam to Europe Route amid Red Sea Ship Attacks
Air and sea freight information platform Zeneta said on the 19th that air cargo on the main garment export route from Vietnam to Europe has seen an exorbitant surge, and shippers face high prices as shipping is disrupted by ship attacks in the Red Sea . that the country is looking at air transport. The […]
Secretary of State Blinken Meets with Chinese Official in Washington
[ワシントン 12日 ロイター] – Secretary of State Blinken met with Liu Jianchao, director of the Central External Liaison Department of the Chinese Communist Party, in Washington on the 12th. The day before Taiwan’s presidential and legislative elections, the State Department said, Blinken reiterated “the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and […]
Filipino fishermen struggle as China’s control intensifies in disputed South China Sea
On October 8, Filipino fisherman Ronnie Dorio (56) has been sailing to the middle of the South China Sea to fish in Scarborough Shoal (Chinese name: Huangyan Dao) since he was a teenager. The photo shows Filipino fishermen going out on a boat to Scarborough Shoal. Photograph taken in April 2017 (2023 Reuters/Erik De Castro) […]
China reduces visa costs for more than a dozen countries, including Japan
China Reduces Visa Costs for Inbound Tourists On the 8th, China announced a 25% reduction in the cost of obtaining a visa for visiting China for more than a dozen countries, including Japan. The measure will be in effect from the 11th until the end of next year. The move aims to increase inbound tourists […]
Chinese military accuses US warship of illegally entering waters near Ren’ai Reef in South China Sea
Chinese Military Claims US Warship Entered South China Sea Waters Beijing, 4th December – The Chinese military announced on Friday that a US warship had illegally entered waters near Ren’ai Reef, also known as Second Thomas Reef, in the South China Sea. This move, according to a spokesman for the Southern Theater Command, has “seriously […]