Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh to Pay State Visit to Kyrgyz Republic

Mongolia: At the invitation of President Sadyr Japarov of the Kyrgyz Republic, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the President of Mongolia, will undertake a state visit to the Kyrgyz Republic from July 20 to 23, 2025. During this visit, Presidents Khurelsukh and Japarov will engage in official discussions and share perspectives on enhancing and strengthening the longstanding friendly [...]

From Stalking to Death Threats: Female Candidates Continue to Face Harassment

Japan: Female candidates in the Upper House election are encountering various types of harassment from voters and supporters, including stalking, death threats, and excessively long handshakes and hugs. This issue poses a significant challenge as Japan strives to boost the number of women in political positions. The government has set a target for women to [...]

Defector Sues Kim Jong-Un Over Torture And Abuse

Choi Min-kyung, a 53-year-old North Korean defector, has filed a lawsuit in South Korea against Kim Jong-un and six officials, seeking 50 million won ($37,000) for torture and sexual violence she suffered in North Korean detention. She also filed a criminal complaint asking for an investigation into crimes against humanity. Choi was repatriated from China [...]

Sikyong Penpa Tsering’s Public Address in Newcastle Emphasizes Tibetan Unity

Tibet: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration made his first official visit to Newcastle, marking an important step in his efforts to connect with the Tibetan diaspora and supporters in the UK. He reflected on his earlier visits to various cities in the UK, noting that this was his inaugural trip to Newcastle. [...]

China Expands Kindergarten Lead Poisoning Probe as Central Government Steps In

China: Chinese media reported that 233 out of 251 children at a kindergarten in Tianshui, a second-tier city in the northwestern province, were found to have elevated blood lead levels. The central government has stepped in to expand the investigation into a lead poisoning scandal at the kindergarten that has alarmed the nation, marking a [...]

Mongolia Partners with The Asia Group to Enhance Investment Climate

Mongolia: A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Mongolia's Ministry of Economy and Development and The Asia Group, a strategic and investment advisory firm based in the United States. This agreement will enable Mongolia to work with The Asia Group to improve policy development, attract foreign investment, and enhance the overall investment climate. The [...]

Lucifer’s Japanese Street Gang Holds Formal Disbandment Ceremony at Police Station

Japan: Approximately 30 members of the Lucifers street gang voluntarily entered the Atsuta Ward police station in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, to officially disband the gang. Established in the mid-1990s, the gang operated in Atsuta Ward and grew to around 500 members over the years. Despite numerous arrests for crimes such as assault and theft, law [...]

Christianity Severely Persecuted In North Korea

In North Korea, the government treats Christianity as a serious threat and the “greatest sinner.” Owning a Holy Bible, praying, or gathering in secret can lead to torture, imprisonment in harsh labor camps, or even execution. Families are punished too, sometimes detained for generations, just for one person’s faith. The state has set up only [...]

China’s Machu River Dam Project Threatens to Displace 20 Tibetan Villages

Tibet: Chinese authorities have confirmed the construction of a new hydropower dam on the upper reaches of the Machu River (Yellow River) in eastern Tibet, which will necessitate the relocation of residents from at least twenty villages. Local governments report that the displacement process is already in progress. A directive from the People’s Government of [...]

Calls Grow for China to Take Stronger Action Against Price Wars, Deflation, and Sluggish Demand

China: Beijing's recent efforts to control price wars may help alleviate deflationary pressures, but analysts caution that these measures do not adequately tackle the deeper structural issues facing the world's second-largest economy. This warning comes as the Chinese economy continues to struggle with ongoing structural challenges. Excess capacity in various sectors has kept both producer [...]

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