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Experts: US, North Korea heading for collision over meaning of ‘denuclearization’

WASHINGTON — A difference in how the United States and North Korea define denuclearization could potentially derail the summit scheduled for May between President Donald Trump and Kim Jon Un, according...

China, Southeast Asia seek a safer disputed sea with plan for joint exercises

TAIPEI, TAIWAN — Plans for a first-ever joint military exercise by China and Southeast Asian nations this year would calm safety risks on the most heavily contested sea in Asia and...

China places big bet on Xi Jinping, scraps presidential term limits

BEIJING — In the short space of two weeks, China has announced and now voted with near unanimous approval to amend the country’s constitution and give the party state’s powerful leader...

Experts take positive view of N. Korea’s willingness to hold talks

WASHINGTON — North Korea’s announcement expressing willingness to negotiate with the United States on denuclearization is a positive step but one that needs to be dealt with cautiously, say former U.S....

South Korean envoys to meet with North Korean leader

Special envoys from South Korean President Moon Jae-in have reportedly met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Monday. Media reports say Kim hosted a dinner for the South Koreans. The 10-member...

USS Carl Vinson on historic visit to Vietnam

A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is paying a visit to a Vietnamese port for the first time since the Vietnam War ended in 1975, seen by many as both countries' efforts...

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