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China Expresses Serious ‘Concern’ on North Korea’s ICBM Threat

Jan 10, 2017 06:11 AM EST

China on Monday expressed serious concern over North Korea's repeated threat to launch ICMB or intercontinental ballistic missile. The concern from Beijing comes swiftly after U.S took critical note of Pyongyang's latest missile threat last week.

US 'will Shoot Down' North Korean Missiles: US Defense Secretary Ash Carter

mwaniki wanjiku |

Jan 09, 2017 07:47 PM EST

On Sunday, the North Korean government declared that it has the capabilities to test-launch an intercontinental ballistic missile at any time and from any location decided by its leader Kim Jong Un.

South Korea to Form Special Unit to Eliminate Kim Jong Un, Top North Korean Officials

mwaniki wanjiku |

Jan 05, 2017 02:49 AM EST

South Korea is prioritizing a plan to form a specialist unit that will be tasked to get rid of top officials in the North Korean government in case war erupts between the two countries.

Trump Lashes out at China for not Doing Enough to Control North Korea

Desiree Sison |

Jan 03, 2017 06:10 AM EST

US President-elect Donald Trump has lashed out at China for not exerting enough effort to rein in North Korea while taking advantage of trade with the US.

North Korean Hackers Could Disable US Pacific Command: Report

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 30, 2016 06:29 PM EST

A North Korea-initiated full scale cyber attack could potentially paralyze the US Pacific Command control centre (US PACOM), according to a report issued by the South Korean Defence Agency for Technology and Quality (DATQ).

Kim Jon Un has Executed Hundreds of People Since He Took Power: South Korean Think Tank

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 29, 2016 10:19 PM EST

A new report by a South Korean think tank claimed that North Korean Dictator Kim Jon Un has ordered the execution of at least 340 people since he took power in 2011.

Beijing Orders Business Companies to Follow UN Sanctions on North Korea

Beijing Orders all Companies to Follow UN Sanctions on North Korea

Desiree Sison |

Dec 26, 2016 06:57 AM EST

Denying the US' accusations that it was not properly enforcing the latest UN-backed sanctions on North Korea, Beijing on Saturday said it has instructed all companies, especially those involved in the coal business, to follow the UN Security Council resolution in dealing with Pyongyang.

US not Necessarily Bound to 'One China' Policy: Donald Trump

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 11, 2016 06:09 PM EST

US President-elect Donald Trump has voiced his reluctance to extend Washington's support for the "One China" policy unless Beijing is willing to make concessions on trade and other issues.

China Suspends North Korean Coal Import.

China Suspends Importation of Coal From North Korea for 3 Weeks

Girish Shetti |

Dec 11, 2016 05:06 PM EST

China on Saturday imposed a three-week suspension on coal imports from North Korea, in accordance with the latest United Nations (UN) sanctions against the isolated communist state.

China Fails to Stop UN Meeting on North Korea Human Rights Abuses

China Fails to Stop UN Meeting on North Korea's Human Rights Abuses

Desiree Sison |

Dec 11, 2016 07:27 AM EST

Despite its vehement opposition, China has failed to stop the United Nations (UN) Security Council from discussing North Korea's unrestrained human rights violations during its third meeting on the issue on Friday.

Trump Seeks to Improve Ties With Beijing Despite Anti-China Rhetoric

Desiree Sison |

Dec 10, 2016 04:59 AM EST

Amid his ongoing anti-China rhetoric, US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday called for an improvement in Sino-US relations saying it was one of the most important relationships that the United States needs to cultivate with the world's second largest economy.

North Korea Denounces New UN Sanctions, Vows to Retaliate

Desiree Sison |

Dec 06, 2016 04:57 AM EST

An infuriated North Korea has denounced the new United Nations sanctions imposed on the isolated state saying the punishment was an "abuse of power" and violated its "right to self-defense."

UN Sanctions Slash North Korea's Coal Exports to China by $700 Million

UN Sanction to Slash North Korea's Coal Exports to China by $700 Million

Desiree Sison |

Nov 29, 2016 05:39 AM EST

High-ranking US diplomats on Monday said new and tougher sanctions against North Korea are being prepared in a resolution that would be put to a vote by the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday.

China Criticizes Japan South Korea Military Intelligence Agreement, Says it Will ‘Only Worsen’ Confrontation on Korean Peninsula

Som Patidar |

Nov 25, 2016 03:28 AM EST

China has lashed out at a recent military intelligence agreement signed between Japan and South Korea.

China Confirms Support to Tougher UNSC Sanctions Against North Korea

Som Patidar |

Nov 25, 2016 03:12 AM EST

China has finally confirmed its support to new United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against North Korea over its most recent nuclear test.