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Chinese embassy rejects U.S. paper's account of military air encounter over S. China Sea

​The Chinese Embassy in Washington on Tuesday rejected the New York Times' account about a recent air encounter between Chinese and U.S. military planes over the South China Sea.

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China Fisheries Association issued statement on South China Sea arbitration initiated by the Philippines

​The China Fisheries Association issued on Wednesday a statement on the South China Sea arbitration case unilaterally initiated by the Philippines. Following is the full text of the statement's English version:

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UN Security Council renews sanctions on South Sudan

​The UN Security Council on Tuesday renewed sanctions on South Sudan for another year to support the implementation of a peace agreement in the country.

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Kenya, S. Korea seek to mitigate trade imbalance, improve ties

​Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said Tuesday there has been steady growth in volume of trade between the two countries, however there is a trade imbalance in favour of South Korea.

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Harsh talk from U.S. miliatry only undermines peace in Asia-Pacific

​Issuing a series of harsh rhetoric lately against China's actions in the South China Sea, the U.S. military seems to be determined to turn itself into a destructive force against peace and development in the Asia Pacific.

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Uncle Sam's more frequent military moves only escalate tensions in South China Sea

​The United States' more frequent military moves in the Sea China Sea in violation of international law and in defiance of protests from a sovereign country concerned, only leads to escalation of tensions in the region.

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South Korean president starts three-day state visit to Uganda

​South Korean President Park Geun-hye arrived in Uganda on Saturday for a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.

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DPRK warns South Korea not to cross maritime demarcation line

​The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Saturday warned the South Korean military not to intrude into the DPRK waters north of the maritime demarcation line, otherwise they would face direct fire from the DPRK army.

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South China Sea issue should be handled in constructive manner: Chinese diplomat

China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva Ma Zhaoxu stressed on Friday that the South China Sea issue must be resolved peacefully through constructive and meaningful negotiations with neighbouring countries.

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China expresses dissatisfaction with G7 statement on South China Sea

China on Friday said it was strongly dissatisfied with a statement by G7 members, in which they expressed concern over the South China Sea.

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DPRK's patrol boat returns after crossing maritime border with S. Korea

​A patrol boat and a fishing boat from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) returned to the north after crossing the maritime border with South Korea as the South Korean military fired warning shots.

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Ban's visit to South Korea fuels presidential speculation

Ban Ki Moon arrived in South Korea on Wednesday for a six-day visit that has fueled speculation the U.N. chief is lining up a tilt at the presidency of his home country.

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One door closes another opens: Is UN chief set to run for president on his return to South Korea?

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday left open the possibility of running for the South Korean presidency after his term with the world body ends.

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China Law Society issues statement on South China Sea arbitration initiated by the Philippines

​The China Law Society on Wednesday issued a statement on the South China Sea arbitration initiated by the Philippines. Following is the full text of the statement's English version:

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Ancient book "provides ironclad proof of Chinese ownership"

Su Chengfen has spent all his life fishing in the reef-filled South China Sea, guided by a handwritten book more than 600 years old that depicts routes to various remote islands from Hainan province.

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Chinese TV dramas are all the rage in ROK

After years of Chinese fans' hearts melting for Korean TV drama stars, Chinese shows have become hot items in South Korea.

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Cold comfort: Korean convenience store launches hangover cure ice cream

South Koreans, Asia's biggest per capita alcohol consumers, can now soothe themselves after a big night out with hangover-fighting ice cream.