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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (second left) with (from left) foreign ministers Cho Tae-yul of South Korea, Wang Yi of China and Japan’s Takeshi Iwaya, ahead of their meeting at the prime minister’s official residence, in Tokyo on March 21. Photo: AFP
China-Japan relations

Opinion | As Trump shocks rock the world, can China, Japan, South Korea shape its future?

East Asian neighbours seek to put historical and geopolitical grievances aside in joint bid to withstand ‘America first’ shock waves.

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K-pop idols

China offers visa-free travel and K-pop events as overture to South Korea

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China trade

From BTS to a free trade deal, is South Korea moving closer to China?

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China-Japan relations

China pushes Japan, South Korea for stronger trade ties to counter world ‘chaos’

Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges his counterparts to work towards greater economic integration and supply chain stability.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addresses a meeting with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts in Tokyo on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
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Yellow Sea stand-off over ‘steel structure’ raises China-South Korean tensions

Last month’s confrontation between coastguards began when Chinese vessels blocked South Korean inspection of an object off Jeju Island, reports say.

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US-China trade war

TSMC’s US-investment vow shows Asia a way around tariffs

TSMC, LG and Samsung are among those intending to bring some operations to the US in the face of Trump’s trade threats.

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South Korea

Unmasking ‘Captain America’ man who tried to raid Chinese embassy in Seoul

The ex-army sergeant with a history of religious fanaticism made false claims about his background and masqueraded as a CIA operative.

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The Chinese embassy in Seoul. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
China's military weapons

China’s loss could be South Korea’s gain as Southeast Asia shifts arms spending

South China Sea disputes, affordability and political trust help Seoul gain foothold in Southeast Asian arms market, analysts say.

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South Korea

‘Poisoning the well’: concern over China-meddling claims in South Korea election

A ‘Hate China’ campaign would be a ‘losing game for Korea’, one observer warns, pointing out the backlash in China would be even greater.

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South China Sea

Why 12 more South Korean FA-50 fighter jets for Manila may make China ‘insecure’

Growing military ties between the US treaty allies take on added significance as Manila clashes with Beijing in the South China Sea.

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Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighter jets fly with US Air Force B-1 bomber aircraft during a joint patrol and training exercise over the South China Sea on February 4. Photo: Philippine Air Force
North Korea

Opinion | Trump’s US must go beyond ‘grand bargain’ to engage with North Korea

Old tactics unlikely to work given a changed Pyongyang and region. Trump will need to approach Kim with cooperation and reciprocity.

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South Korea

South Korea blocks Chinese AI DeepSeek from government computers

Defence and trade ministries cite concerns over data privacy following similar moves by Italy and Australia.

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China-Japan relations

South Korea’s political turmoil puts neighbourly relations on shaky ground

As political changes loom, South Korea’s leadership crisis could affect ties with China, Japan and the US, observers say.

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South Korea

Could South Korea’s political strife bring it closer to China?

As Seoul continues to deal with its current leadership crisis, Beijing could be an unexpected beneficiary from the chaos.

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If South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party leader, Lee Jae-myung, takes over the presidency, it could lead to closer ties to Beijing. Picture: Reuters
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China’s investors, tourists hit pause to size up risks of turmoil in Seoul

With the political crisis in South Korea unlikely to abate, analysts say China’s businesspeople and travellers are assessing their options.

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Trade, investment and tourism between China and South Korea has been muted in the wake of the political crisis in Seoul. Photo: AFP
China travel

Shanghai draws S Koreans in droves as China’s visa-free entry entices travellers

Even some less-visited places around Shanghai are gaining popularity, but the language barrier, pollution and internet censorship may still deter some visits.

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Yoon Suk-yeol

South Korea protests: Chinese citizens warned to avoid political activities

Embassy in Seoul says foreigners risk deportation for getting involved in such activities as Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment case rumbles on.

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North Korea nuclear crisis

China names senior UN envoy Dai Bing as new South Korean ambassador

Dai, 57, has no background in East Asian affairs, but his experience of international issues may be an asset, analysts say.

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Dai Bing, Chinese new ambassador to South Korea, speaks to the media upon arrival in Seoul on Friday. Photo: EPA-EFE
South Korea

Chinese, South Korean foreign ministers in first call since martial law crisis

Foreign ministry says China won’t interfere because ‘South Korean people have the wisdom and ability to properly handle domestic issues’.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | China can win Japan and South Korea over from a US under Trump

Amid political changes in the three countries, China can carve out a new strategic landscape in East Asia by offering trade and cooperation.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | China should seize the moment to promote peace on Korean peninsula

The weakening of the Russia-North Korea alliance, political change in South Korea and Trump’s return create a conducive environment for denuclearisation talks.

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Yoon Suk-yeol

Beijing decries South Korean leader Yoon’s ‘Chinese spy’ defence of martial law

China responds to Yoon Suk-yeol’s remarks about alleged espionage targeting military facilities, calling the comments ‘deeply unsettling’.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol says his decision to declare martial law was motivated by opposition actions that were “threatening national security and social safety”. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Trump policies could ‘naturally’ bring US allies closer to China, analysts say

Others do not expect improved ties between Beijing and Brussels, particularly in the next year.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | Korea instability should prompt US, China to put aside self-interests

Fresh geopolitical shifts underscore a need for leaders to transcend parochial interests and embrace a more holistic approach to governance.

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South Korea

What a possible South Korean leadership change could mean for China

If lawmakers vote to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol, the main opposition DP could rise to power and take a more ‘conciliatory approach’.

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The opposition is pushing to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol after his short-lived declaration of martial law on Tuesday. Photo: TNS
South Korea martial law 2024

China urges its citizens in South Korea to be vigilant after martial law turmoil

Chinese embassy in Seoul advises caution as South Koreans come to terms with dramatic upheaval overnight.

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A protester calls for the impeachment and resignation of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol outside the National Assembly in Seoul on Wednesday morning after martial law was imposed and withdrawn within hours overnight. Photo: EPA
China-Japan relations

My Take | Is Trump factor at play as China grants visa-free entry to Japan, South Korea?

Unilateral move comes as Beijing faces headwinds both within and without, including fears about destabilising effect of incoming US leader.

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US-China relations

Why South Korea is now a bigger player in US-China cyberwarfare

Seoul has been taking part in more Indo-Pacific cybersecurity exercises with Washington and Nato.

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