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Chinese dissident who fled to South Korea by boat arrives in Canada, his friend says

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A Chinese political dissident who fled to South Korea last month in a dinghy has arrived in Canada, his friend said on social media Saturday. Dong Guangping was aboard a 10.8-foot inflatable boat in the waters off a western South Korean island in May when he was detained by South Korea’s coast guard for allegedly … Read more

China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are undermining global order and free societies, report finds

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A new report from the George W. Bush Institute report is raising red flags about the threat that authoritarian regimes pose to human rights and democracy around the world, singling out China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. The report’s authors, Igor Khrestin and Joseph Kim, join “The Takeout” to unpack the findings. Source link

Did China’s Xi visit North Korea because an emboldened Kim Jong Un wants “to confront the U.S.”?

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Hong Kong — Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up a two-day visit to North Korea on Tuesday by vowing to deepen ties and expand cooperation with Kim Jong Un. Xi called the summit a “new historical starting point.” Beyond the optics and the carefully choreographed messaging from the Chinese and North Korean governments, experts say the … Read more

North Korea announces opening of new nuclear facility

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North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels, with leader Kim Jong Un announcing plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate.” The official Korean Central News Agency said the facility used “more sophisticated technology” but didn’t provide further details, such as where it is located and … Read more

Japan, South Korea stocks hit more records, as oil gains on Iran war ending fragility

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HONG KONG — Stock markets in Japan and South Korea hit fresh record highs Monday on enthusiasm over the artificial intelligence boom and as investors await a decision on the Iran war ceasefire extension. Oil prices gained more than 2% as U.S.-Iran negotiations continued, including on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key … Read more

Chinese dissident is detained in South Korea after fleeing by inflatable boat

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SEOUL, South Korea — A Chinese dissident who fled the country aboard an inflatable boat has been detained in South Korea, with rights groups calling for him to be granted asylum after three previous escape attempts saw him returned to China. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive … Read more

Starbucks faces backlash in South Korea over ‘Tank Day’ campaign

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Rubio tours India’s famed Taj Mahal amid strained trade relations 01:15 Now Playing Starbucks faces backlash in South Korea over ‘Tank Day’ campaign 00:54 UP NEXT U.S. Embassy in India rolls out “Happy Birthday America” rickshaws 01:19 Xi hosts Putin … Read more