China's global fishing dominance

With anywhere from 200,000 to 800,000 boats, some as far afield as Argentina, China is unmatched in the size and reach of its fishing armada. This story takes a look at why and how the Chinese have grown their maritime armada to such size and reach, and the resulting repercussions affecting global food security, ocean health, political stability and the rule of international law.

Suga elected Japan PM amid virus, economic woes Yoshihide Suga, the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, was elected Japan's prime minister by parliament on Wednesday, with his immediate focus to be reviving the battered economy while keeping the novel coronavirus under control.

US affirms enduring commitment to ASEAN US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on September 11 issued a press statement affirming the enduring commitment to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Leaders of East Asia Summit vow to deepen cooperation Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Asian and Western counterparts have agreed to continue to strengthen cooperation in priority areas, including environment, energy, disease, disaster management, security and marine cooperation.

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N. Korea's Kim issues warning on virus as health speculation swirls North Korean state media on Wednesday showed leader Kim Jong Un at a meeting of a top committee issuing warnings about the coronavirus and a looming typhoon, following international speculation over his state of health.

Abe returns to hospital on day he becomes Japan's longest-serving PM Prime Minister Shinzo Abe returned Monday to a Tokyo hospital where a week ago he underwent what an aide called "a regular health checkup," the visit coming on the same day he marks a record as Japan's longest-serving prime minister in terms of consecutive days in office.

N. K's official paper urges efforts to minimize flood-caused damage on farming North Korea's official newspaper called on Tuesday for stepped-up efforts to minimise flood-caused damage to the farming sector as the country is struggling to cope with recent heavy downpours.

S. Korea, US set to launch combined summertime exercise next week South Korea and the United States are expected to kick off their annual summertime combined exercise next week in a scaled-back manner due to coronavirus concerns, a source said on Tuesday.

National External Information Service Awards dominated by COVID-19 works The viral video "Ghen Cô Vy" ("Jealous Coronavirus") that makes waves all over the world nabbed the first prize in video clip category.