The Latest Breaking News from East Asia

Japan keeps close eye on China's moves regarding Ukraine

The Japanese government has been paying close attention to how China will deal with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. If China and Russia become closer and strengthen their solidarity, Japan thinks the situation could destabilize the security environment of East Asia.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 8, 2022

Scientists: Asian spider could spread to much of East Coast

Researchers say a large spider native to East Asia that proliferated in Georgia last year could spread to much of the East Coast

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

China Lashes Washington over Quad, North Korea

China’s top diplomat on Monday accused Washington of trying to create an Asian version of the US-European NATO military alliance and said it is up to the Biden administration to improve relations with North Korea. US policy toward East Asia and the Indian Ocean and efforts to strengthen military ties…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2022

Development in Arunachal being speeded up, modern infrastructure being built: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi asserted that the Government is working with full force to make Arunachal Pradesh a major gateway to East Asia

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2022

'Unpredictable' raccoon dog on the loose as Brits warned not to approach creature

The Mirror previously reported how raccoon dogs, a potentially dangerous and invasive wild species normally found in East Asia is roaming the UK countryside - and now one is on the loose again...

Daily Mirror · Feb 20, 2022

With East Asian doors shut, Indians fan out wide

China, Japan, Korea and Thailand have been off the tennis map for two years

The Hindu · Feb 7, 2022

Xi had opportunity to urge Putin to pursue Ukraine diplomacy in meeting -U.S. official

A meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing should have been an opportunity for China to encourage Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine, the U.S. State Department's top diplomat for East Asia, Daniel Kritenbrink, said on Friday.

Reuters · Feb 4, 2022