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Asean defence chiefs to discuss terrorism, N.Korea
Kyodo News, Published on 23/10/2017
» CLARK, Philippines: Southeast Asian defence ministers are expected to discuss terrorism, South China Sea territorial disputes, and North Korea missile and nuclear threats when they meet Monday in Pampanga province, north Manila, according to a meeting document.
Asean ministers resent China's moves to "militarise" South China Sea
Kyodo News, Published on 28/02/2016
» VIENTIANE - Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) adopted a statement Saturday expressing veiled resentment over China's building of artificial islands and fortifying of its garrison in the South China Sea, without specifically naming the country.
Japan, US mull financial sanctions on North Korea
Kyodo News, Published on 07/02/2016
» TOKYO - Japan, the United States and South Korea are considering slapping financial sanctions on North Korea for conducting a fourth nuclear test last month, diplomatic sources said on Saturday.
China ships enter Japan waters
Kyodo News, Published on 29/11/2015
» Three China Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea on Sunday, the Japan Coast Guard said.
'IS suicide bombers' threaten Asean summit
Kyodo News, Published on 20/11/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR - The chief of Malaysian police said late Thursday that they have yet to confirm information about the presence of alleged Islamic State suicide bombers in Kuala Lumpur, where leaders from 18 countries including the United States, Japan, China and Thailand gather this weekend for a series of meetings.
Thailand, Japan agree to fight terrorism after Paris attacks
Kyodo News, Published on 16/11/2015
» Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai and his Japanese counterpart agreed Monday to cooperate with the international community to combat terrorism in the wake of deadly attacks in Paris on Friday, as well as a bombing in Bangkok in August.
Manila protests China's 'harassment'
Kyodo News, Published on 05/02/2015
» The Philippines on Wednesday lodged protests against China's alleged harassment of Filipino fishermen in two incidents off Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea in January, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.
Chinese ships enter Japan's waters
Kyodo News, Published on 30/12/2014
» Three China Coast Guard ships intruded into Japanese territorial waters around the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea on Tuesday morning, the Japan Coast Guard said.