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East Asia
Obama-Xi reach ‘firm understanding’ on N. Korea’s nuclear issues
President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 50-minute stroll through an estate in the California desert could mark a notable moment in the relationship between the heads of the world’s two largest economies. At the very least, it was a rare opportunity Saturday for the presidents to dispense with…
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Chinese villagers launch new dragon boat for week-long festival
Villagers have a trial run of their new dragon boat during a launching ceremony at the Chenhanhui Shipyard at Shangjiao Village in Guangzhou, capital of south China’s Guangdong Province, June 6, 2013. Chenhanhui Shipyard has been busy making new dragon boats and renovating old ones for the upcoming Dragon Boat…
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Two Koreas agree to hold breakthrough senior-level meeting on June 12
North and South Korea agreed Monday to hold senior-level talks this week in Seoul, a breakthrough of sorts to ease tensions after Pyongyang’s recent threats of nuclear war and Seoul’s vows of counterstrikes. The two-day meeting starting Wednesday will focus on stalled cooperation projects, including the resumption of operations at…
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China, US ready to open new chapter
The just-concluded two-day summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Barack Obama will have an important and positive impact on the future growth of China-US relations as well as peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, said a senior Chinese government official according to the state-run China…
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N. Korea proposes working-level talks on Kaesong with S. Korea
North Korea on Friday proposed holding low-level government talks with South Korea this weekend as the rivals look to mend ties that have plunged during recent years amid hardline stances by both countries. Pyongyang, which wants to meet Sunday in its border city of Kaesong, also said it would reopen…
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Global Summit of Women 2013 held in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak addresses the opening ceremony of the Global Summit of Women 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia, on June 6, 2013. The three-day summit opened here on Thursday, attracting women leaders and representatives from more than 20 countries and regions including China, the United States,…
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East Asia
Xi and Obama talks on cybersecurity and N. Korea’s nuclear threats
President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping, seeking a fresh start to a complex relationship, are retreating to a sprawling desert estate for two days of talks on high-stakes issues, including cybersecurity and North Korea’s nuclear threats. Obama’s efforts to press Xi to halt China’s alleged hacking against the…
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East Asia
Hollande visits Japan for closer cooperation in nuclear and economics
Japan and France have agreed to cooperate more on nuclear technology and to discuss joint development of military equipment, vowing to raise the tenor of their partnership. Visiting French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued a joint statement Friday pledging to prevent nuclear proliferation while raising safety…
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FTA opens doors for wider markets for both Turkey and Korea
Interview with the Turkish Ambassador to Korea Mustafa Naci Saribas Turkey and Korea embark on the first steps of a strategic partnership as a free trade agreement came in effect on May 1, 2013. In a recent interview with The AsiaN at the Turkish Embassy in Seoul, Amb. Saribas shares…
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East Asia
Xi visits Mexico to discuss ways increase Mexican exports to China
China’s President Xi Jinping waves upon his arrival to the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Xi is in Mexico for a three day visit, where he has said he plans to discuss ways to increase Mexican exports to China. <AP Photo/NEWSis/Marco Ugarte>
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