South Korea hosts rare talks with Japan, China diplomats
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea was hosting a rare meeting on Tuesday with senior diplomats from Japan and China, the foreign ministry said.
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Coast Guard tinanggal 'barrier' na nilagay ng Tsina sa Scarborough Shoal | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Matagumpay na natanggal ng Philippine Coast Guard ang mga lumulutang na "barriers" sa Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), bagay na inilagay ng mga banyaga kahit nasa loob ito ng West Philippine Sea.
China defends Scarborough barrier as 'necessary, professional'
MANILA, Philippines — The installation of a floating barrier at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) to prevent Filipinos from accessing the traditional fishing ground was “professional and restrained,” China’s foreign ministry said.
Starbucks opens $220 million plant outside Shanghai
SHANGHAI, China — US coffee behemoth Starbucks opened a $220 million development outside Shanghai on Tuesday, a sign established multinationals are still looking to China for growth despite its faltering post-Covid recovery.
Chaos in weightlifting
Taking off from last Sunday’s column on the confusing lack of uniformity in weight divisions for boxing at the SEA Games, Asian Games and Olympic levels, let’s now look at a similar chaotic situation in weightlifting, the only sport that has delivered an Olympic gold medal for the Philippines.
House eyes more funds to protect Philippines maritime rights
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is eyeing a higher allocation – including by tapping confidential and intelligence funds – for the protection and defense of the country’s maritime territory, especially in the West Philippine Sea.
South China Sea: Philippines removes Chinese barrier in contested area
The Philippines says it has removed a floating barrier installed by China to block Philippine fishing boats entering a contested area in the South China Sea.
Malaysia boosts China palm oil exports under EU pressure
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia will increase palm oil exports to China by 500,000 tons a year as it faces pressure from new European Union restrictions targeting deforestation, a senior minister told AFP on Monday.