Its first popularly elected president, he transformed a police state into a vibrant country while angering Beijing by insisting that Taiwan be treated as a sovereign state.
Tag: International Relations
South Korea Confirms a Defector Swam Back to North Korea
North Korea has accused him of bringing Covid-19 across the border. A South Korean news outlet says the 24-year-old man was wanted for questioning over a rape accusation.
As the World Gets Tougher on China, Japan Tries to Thread a Needle
Tokyo has not confronted Beijing as the United States and other allies have, mindful of its neighbor’s economic might and its own limited military options.
How the Cold War Between China and U.S. Is Intensifying
In defense, trade, technology, media and diplomacy, among other areas, the rancor between the Trump administration and China’s ruling Communist Party is worsening.
UK Suspends Extradition Treaty With Hong Kong Over Security Law
Several foreign governments have criticized the new law, which gives China broad powers to crack down on political crimes in the territory.
UK Suspends Extradition Treaty With Hong Kong Over Security Law
Several foreign governments have criticized the new law, which gives China broad powers to crack down on political crimes in the territory.
Britain Suspends Extradition Treaty With Hong Kong Over Security Law
Several foreign governments have criticized the new law, which gives China broad powers to crack down on political crimes in the territory.
India Offers Escape to Afghan Hindus and Sikhs Facing Attacks
Members of the dwindling minority communities, gutted by recent deadly violence, welcomed an emergency exit but expressed worry that what would await them in India is poverty.
South Korean Lawsuit Filed Against Kim Yo-jong, Kim Jong-un’s Sister
The litigation, for the destruction of the inter-Korean liaison office, is largely symbolic because there is no way for prosecutors to bring Ms. Kim to court.
Can Angela Merkel Seal Her Legacy With a Coronavirus Rescue Deal?
Angela Merkel has been the German chancellor for 15 years. Forging European consensus on a bitterly disputed recovery fund could burnish an uneven record.