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Japanese hold rally urging return of relics looted from China

A Japanese civil group held a rally on Saturday to call on the government to return Chinese relics stolen by Japanese soldiers during World War II (WWII).The Japanese s

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Why does the U.S. knowingly and willingly slide down the hole of war?

Editor's note: The United States has been at war for more than 200 of its 245 years of existence. Between the end of WWII and 9/11 – barely 50 years – the U.S. initiated 201 conflicts that ravaged

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Global Political Calendar: Biden finishes Afghanistan withdrawal

In the upcoming week, the United States will complete its military withdrawal from Afghanistan by the August 31 deadline set by President Joe Biden, and China will commemorate the 76th anniversary of

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Six U.S. commercial airlines ordered to provide planes in Afghanistan

The U.S. Department of Defense on Sunday activated the Civil Reserve Air Fleet to assist in the massive evacuation of people from Kabul, Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of the nation la

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APD | Weekly top 10 hot news (Aug. 14 - Aug. 20)

Every weekend, Asia Pacific Daily will provide you with a run-down of the latest hot news.This week, the following hot news you should know:Top 1 | Huawei CFO's extradi

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Political Calendar: Zuma's trial, Zambia polls, Japan's WWII surrender

In the upcoming week, former South African President Jacob Zuma's long-running corruption trial will resume after being postponed, Zambia will hold presidential and National Assembly elections and Ja

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APD | BRI is a ray of hope for developing nations

Author: Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan, Sinologist (ex-Diplomat), Editor, Analyst, Non-Resident Fellow of CCG (Center for China and Globalization), National University o

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How has China responded to India's COVID crisis?

India recorded more than 4,000 coronavirus deaths in a day for the first time, the government said Saturday, and to make matters worse, cases have also skyrocketed in countries around India, from Nep

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Putin vows to 'firmly' defend Russian interests on Victory Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday promised that Russia will "firmly" defend its national interests and denounced the return of "Russophobia" as the country mar

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Thomas Friedman answers who makes the rules of the world

04:59 Editor's note: The world is changing. Thomas Friedman, author of ‘The World is Flat’, is as anxious as everyone else. The past few years have taken a toll on the China-US relatio

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UFC Vegas: Whittaker puts on 'masterpiece' win against Gastelum

UFC referee Herb Dean (C) raises Robert Whittaker's (L) hand in victory following his unanimous decision victory over Kelvin Gastelum in the five-round middleweight main event of UFC Vegas: Whitt

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U.S. media outlets make a U-turn on the Wuhan lab conspiracy theory

Getty Editor's note: Maitreya Bhakal is an Indian commentator who writes about China, India, U.S. and global issues. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of

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The U.S. military and the capitol mob

Violent protesters storm the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., January 6, 2021. /AP Editor's note: Charles C. Krulak, a retired four-star general, is a former commandant of the U.S. Marine Co

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Churchill's WWII painting sold for $11m

Winston Churchill, recognized as one of the most luminous figures of the 20th century, is also known for his enthusiasm for painting. Even when he devoted all his energy to the wartime work during Wor

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Is The Guardian an ideological tool for neo-imperialism?

VCG Editor's note:Keith Lamb is a University of Oxford graduate with an MSc degree in Contemporary Chinese Studies. His primary research interests are China's international relations and "soci

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Canada groundlessly recognized its alleged genocide in Xinjiang

Doctors are seen on their way to provide diagnosis and treatment services at the resettlement community for relocated residents of Rasekam Village in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, northwest

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APD | Weekly top 10 hot news (Feb. 13 - Feb. 19)

Every weekend, Asia Pacific Daily will provide you with a run-down of the latest hot news.This week, the following hot news you should know:Top 1 | World failing to mee