Asia Pacific Situation Reports

North Korea: Ship Carrying Military Equipment Detained In Panama

Panamanian authorities detained a North Korean-flagged ship reportedly carrying suspected missile equipment hidden under sugar, Reuters reported July 16.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 15:40

Japan: Tokyo To Consider Nationalizing Additional Islands

Monday, July 15, 2013 - 03:57

Japan, Russia: Chinese Ships Seen Passing Through Soya Strait

Monday, July 15, 2013 - 00:43

China: Economy Slows To 7.5 Percent Growth

China's economy slowed to 7.5 percent growth in the second quarter, weighted by halting exports, sluggish retail sales and softer investment, Financial Times reported July 14.
Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 23:43

Japan: Chinese Naval Fleet Spotted Off Northern Coast, Defense Ministry Says

A Chinese naval fleet was spotted July 14 sailing through the Soya Strait from the Sea of Japan to the Sea of Okhotsk, the Japanese Defense Ministry said, AFP reported, citing Kyodo.
Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 11:17

China, Taiwan: Evacuations Ordered For Typhoon Soulik

The Taiwanese military evacuated 8,000 people from the country's mountainous villages and one person was reported killed in relation to Typhoon Soulik, AP reported July 13.
Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 06:52

China: 56 Dead In Sichuan Flooding

Heavy rain since July 7 has caused flooding and landslides in China's Sichuan province that have killed 56 people as of July 11, China News reported July 12, citing comments from public security officials in the southwestern province.
Friday, July 12, 2013 - 06:12

Cambodia: King Pardons Exiled Opposition Leader

Cambodia's king has pardoned opposition leader in exile Sam Rainsy, AFP reported July 12.
Friday, July 12, 2013 - 05:37

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