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China condemns Japanese man for vandalism of 'comfort woman' statue

The Chinese government has condemned a Japanese man for kicking a symbolic statue for the victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery, also known as “comfort women.” Local media reported Tuesday that Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said China hopes Japan will take up its responsibility and handle the act of vandalism in Taipei properly.

Asia Pacific | 2018-09-12 13:47

Taiwanese protest after Japanese man kicks 'comfort woman' statue

Dozens of human rights activists rallied outside Japan's de facto embassy in Taipei on Monday to call on the Japanese government to apologize after a Japanese right-winger was caught on a security camera kicking a memorial statue for “comfort women.”

Asia Pacific | 2018-09-11 15:42

China condemns Japanese man for vandalism of 'comfort woman' statue

Spotlight on Alibaba CEO Zhang as Jack Ma starts retirement countdown

Unlike his charismatic boss, Jack Ma, Alibaba chief executive Daniel Zhang isn't usually one to grab the limelight, let alone make kung fu movies with superstars or dance in public.

Asia Pacific | 2018-09-11 11:06

Typhoon Jebi engulfs Kansai airport [VIDEO]

Japan issued evacuation advisories for more than 1 million people and cancelled hundreds of flights in the face of extremely strong winds and heavy rain as typhoon Jebi made landfall on its west coast on Tuesday.

Asia Pacific | 2018-09-05 10:23

Did top Chinese actress seek political asylum in US?

Chinese actress Fan Bingbing reportedly sought political asylum in Los Angeles following months of her whereabouts being unknown and a tax evasion charge involving millions of dollars.

Asia Pacific | 2018-09-03 13:39

US agriculture secretary: China probably underreporting swine fever

An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in China's hogs is probably bigger than what has been reported publicly, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said on Thursday.

Asia Pacific | 2018-08-31 10:19

New Zealand village wants to ban cats

For countless animal lovers they’re trusted companions, but for conservationists in New Zealand cats are pests that threaten the survival of many endemic species and one small town now plans to ban them outright.

Asia Pacific | 2018-08-31 09:32

Taiwan pushes to make English an official language

Taiwan is pressing ahead with making English its second official language as early as next year to boost international competitiveness. According to local media Tuesday, the Ministry of Education will issue an official report in the next few weeks on its recommendations for adopting English as an official language alongside Mandarin.

Asia Pacific | 2018-08-28 09:46

Korean man shot dead in Cebu

The man in his 20s suffered a total of eight gun shots to his head, body and hand in the second-floor hallway of a motel on the Filipino island on Sunday in the incident that occurred at around 6:17 p.m. (local time), according to the ministry.

Asia Pacific | 2018-08-27 15:48

Culture group attacks Google for posts mocking Korean presidents

Google Japan has caricatures making fun of Korean presidents to distort Korean history, the Voluntary Agency Network of Korea (VANK) said Monday.

Asia Pacific | 2018-08-22 15:35

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