Asia & Pacific

Trump Oversees Signing of Thailand–Cambodia Peace Deal

President Trump helped mediate negotiations between Thailand and Cambodia, leading to signing of a peace agreement in Malaysia’s capital city.

Trump to Meet With Chinese Leader Xi Jinping in 1 Week

White House press sec. Karoline Leavitt said on Oct. 23 that President Trump will meet with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping on Oct. 30.
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North Korea Test-Fires Ballistic Missiles Ahead of Trump’s Asia Tour

North Korea test-fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles Oct. 22, days before the APEC summit in South Korea attended by President Trump.

Sanae Takaichi on Cusp of Becoming Japan’s Next Prime Minister Amid Coalition Talks

Opposition Japan Innovation Party has backed Sanae Takaichi, paving the way for her to become Japan’s first female prime minister.

Takaichi Elected as Japan’s Ruling Party Leader, Set to Be Next Prime Minister

Japan’s ruling LDP elected conservative and vocal China hawk Sanae Takaichi as its leader, positioning her to become country’s next prime minister.

US Says South Koreans Can Work at Sites Under Existing Temporary Visas: Seoul

U.S. and South Korean officials have clarified that workers can come to the US under existing temporary visas, South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Oct. 1.

US Transportation Secretary Duffy Voices Support for Taiwan’s Participation in ICAO

The International Civil Aviation Organization’s triennial assembly is underway in Montreal. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Taiwan should not...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Resigns

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on Sept. 7 that he is stepping down, following two election losses.