Japanese Princess to marry son of shrine priest

Princess Noriko (R), second daughter of the late Prince Takamado and Princess Hisako, speaks beside fiance Kunimaro Senge at the Imperial Household Agency in Tokyo May 27, 2014.

Attempts to ignore history will be opposed

2013-09-04 02:17

Any attempts to whitewash the history of Japanese aggression will be opposed, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
Abe creates boogeyman to justify buildup
Comment: Japan in danger of losing moral compass

Abe creates boogeyman to justify buildup

2013-09-04 02:14

The administration of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe seems to be looking for a straw man. And an imaginary foe has turned out to be a justification for Japan's military buildup.

'Diamond decade' ahead for China, ASEAN

2013-09-04 01:51

Trade and investment between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are expected to more than double by 2020, Premier Li Keqiang said.
Technology transfer is a focus
Comment: Start of 'diamond decade'

DPRK capable of weaponizing nuclear program

2013-09-03 21:03

Defense ministry of the ROK said Tuesday that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has made headway in its capability to weaponize nuclear program.

Philippines expects more Chinese investment

2013-09-03 19:58

China has become the second-largest exporter to the Philippines, and the Philippines is looking to expand bilateral trade, said Philippine senior officials at a round-table dialogue with CEOs from China at the 10th CAEXPO on Tuesday.

China, ASEAN unveil 'diamond decade'

2013-09-03 19:40

The China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) marked its 10th anniversary on Tuesday with top officials from its 11 member states sowing the seeds for a better next 10 years for the region, what Chinese premier Li Keqiang called the "diamond decade".

India fury over gang rapes sign of change

2013-09-03 13:56

A series of recent high-profile gang rape cases in India has ignited a debate: Are such crimes on the rise, or is it simply that more attention is being paid to a problem long hidden within families and villages? The answer, experts say, is both.

Japan to fund leak control at nuke plant

2013-09-03 13:31

Japan will fund some of the costly, long-term projects to control the worrisome and growing leaks of contaminated water at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.

ROK, DPRK to hold 2nd Kaesong committee meeting

2013-09-03 11:11

The Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea agreed to hold the second meeting of the joint committee on September 10 to discuss reopening of the Kaesong industrial complex.

China to enhance strategic co-op with ASEAN

2013-09-03 04:37

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Monday vowed to further beef up strategic cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Premier Li sees opportunities despite dispute

2013-09-03 02:03

China and Vietnam should properly handle sea disputes and convert challenges into cooperation opportunities, Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday.
Island disputes cannot affect China-ASEAN ties

More illegal NSA spying activities leaked

2013-09-02 15:32

More illegal spying activities conducted by the US National Security Agency (NSA) have been leaked to the world after former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden first blew the whistle in June.