President Joe Biden objected directly to China’s “coercive and increasingly aggressive actions” toward Taiwan during the first in-person meeting of his presidency with Xi Jinping, as the two superpower leaders aimed on Nov. 14 to “manage” their differences in the competition for global influence.
Protest song played for Hong Kong rugby team in South Korea
The South Korean organizers of a regional rugby tournament have apologized for mistakenly playing a song embraced by Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters as China’s national anthem, an incident that sparked strong reaction from the city’s government.
S Korea leader criticized for banning broadcaster from plane
Journalist organizations say South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attacked press freedoms when his office banned a TV broadcaster’s crew from the media pool on his presidential plane last week for alleged bias in reporting.
Ken Sim is mayor of Vancouver, B.C.—First person of color in that role
Ken Sim was elected last month as mayor of Vancouver, British Columbia after campaigning on a platform that prioritized public safety and affordability.
Indians embrace next U.K. prime minister, Sunak, as their own
The next prime minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, has embraced his Indian and Hindu heritage — and on Monday, Oct. 24, people across the former British colony proudly celebrated his victory.
K-pop group BTS members face possible military conscription
South Korea’s military appears to want to conscript members of the K-pop supergroup BTS for mandatory military duties, as the public remains sharply divided over whether they should be given exemptions.
Cremations readied for Thai day care massacre victims
Makeshift furnaces made of clay bricks were built on Oct. 10 on the grounds of Buddhist temples in a small town in northeastern Thailand on the eve of the cremation of the young victims of a day care center massacre by a former policeman.
Model who criticized Myanmar’s military feared repatriation, granted asylum
A model from Myanmar who denounced her country’s military rulers last year from the stage of a beauty pageant in Thailand said Sept. 23 that she feared she may be forced back home.
Biden: US would defend Taiwan against Chinese invasion
President Joe Biden says U.S. forces would defend Taiwan if China tries to invade the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing as part of its territory, adding to displays of official American support for the island democracy.
In Hong Kong, public grief over Queen doubles as dissent
Hundreds of Hong Kong residents are lining up in front of the British Consulate General for hours each day to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, leaving piles of flowers and handwritten notes.
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