Stephen Harper ends 'very successful' China trade mission

montrealgazette 11-FEB-12

N. Korea demands preconditions for talks with South

washtimes 02-FEB-12

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State visits Vietnam to boost ties

xinhuanet_en 02-FEB-12

US, PH discuss increased military cooperation

abs 27-JAN-12

China warns US to be ‘careful’ in military refocus

TheFrontierPost 10-JAN-12

China warns U.S. to 'be careful in its actions' as nation boosts military presence in Asia

dailymail 09-JAN-12

South Korea reaches out to North Korea after Kim Jong-il death

telegraph 05-JAN-12

Is he a softy at heart? Kim Jong Un sheds tough guy image by holding hands and joking with soldiers

dailymail 04-JAN-12

N Korea troops 'kill' citizens trying to flee

aljazeera 03-JAN-12

New Supreme Commander: North Korea names 28-year-old Kim Jong Un head of military

dailymail 31-DEC-11

North Korea declares no policy change

aljazeera 30-DEC-11

India’s sugar output up 18 per cent-industry

dawn 19-DEC-11

About APEC

chinadaily 07-NOV-11

Online Program Touts Reunification to South Korean Youth

voanews 27-OCT-11

Putin to visit China in mid October

chinadaily 01-OCT-11

Myanmar calls surprise halt to controversial China-backed dam

latimes 01-OCT-11

China urges US politicians to discard cold war mentality

chinadaily 30-SEP-11

Is the West losing Africa to China?

cnn 09-SEP-11

Diplomat Sees US Focus Shifting from Mideast to Asia-Pacific

voanews 15-AUG-11

Australia supports continuing U.S. presence in Asia-Pacific region

peopledaily 14-AUG-11

Rudd raises concerns over North Korea's nuclear threat

nzherald 26-JUL-11

North Korea to talk with US

examiner 25-JUL-11

01:46 on 14 July, 2011 UTC

rnzi 14-JUL-11

China, the Philippines seek solution to South China Sea dispute

cnn 08-JUL-11

PC Industry Special:HP indicates China's crucial role with new appointments

chinadaily 05-JUL-11

High hopes - and concerns - for Thai elections

AHN 01-JUL-11

China pledges support to crisis hit economies

telegraph 27-JUN-11

China and Britain locked in cyber war

telegraph 24-JUN-11

Philippines wants U.S. diplomacy, aid in sea dispute

reuters 23-JUN-11

Japan, US to Delay Base Realignment Plan

voanews 21-JUN-11

Chinese entry

bbc 06-JUN-11

Google Gmail cyber attack: 'Chinese spies had months of access'

telegraph 02-JUN-11

China, South Korea vow help in Japan recovery (Reuters)

news 22-MAY-11

China price talk fine for Unilever

ft 06-MAY-11

IMF projects China's economy to grow 9.6%

chinadaily 11-APR-11

US removes official over Okinawa comments

ft 10-MAR-11

Embattled Japan PM picks new foreign min amid diplomacy woes

reuters 09-MAR-11

President starts 4-day Japan trip

b92net_en 07-MAR-11

SKoreans to send Mideast protest video to NKorea (AP)

news 02-MAR-11

Suu Kyi party urges West to keep Myanmar sanctions

dailytimesPK 08-FEB-11

Japan-Australia to discuss trade

bbc 06-FEB-11

Why China matters to U.S.

cnn 18-JAN-11

Richardson presents proposals to North Korea

cnn 18-DEC-10

Business Bullet: China, India, BP, Sports Direct

telegraph 16-DEC-10

Trilateral meeting underscores alliance, sends message to North Korea

cnn 07-DEC-10

Clinton reasserts U.S. commitment to South Korea

cnn 06-DEC-10

South Korea fear fresh attacks from North Korea

dailymail 01-DEC-10

Military drills persist as S. Korea vows firm response to future hits

cnn 29-NOV-10

Suu Kyi cautions U.S. on junta

Hindu 20-NOV-10

Awaiting Suu Kyi's freedom

euronews 13-NOV-10

Hillary Clinton on future presidential run: 'Not me'

latimes 06-NOV-10

Hillary Clinton promotes human rights in violence-plagued Papua New Guinea

africaFM 03-NOV-10

Clinton reaches out to Malaysian Muslims

news24 02-NOV-10

U.S. praises Japan PM over China row, stresses ties

reuters 06-OCT-10

US passes bill to penalise China

aljazeera 30-SEP-10

Business › Tokyo stocks slide on strong yen

japantoday 30-SEP-10

NKorea unlikely to alter strategy toward world (AP)

news 29-SEP-10

Koreas agree on October family reunion, location still undecided

cnn 18-SEP-10

After A Chill, Signs Of A Warming Trend In Koreas

NPRnews 17-SEP-10

Myanmar junta sets election date for Nov 7

msnbc 15-AUG-10

Far right pays tribute to Japan's 'war heroes'

independent 14-AUG-10

White House dismisses Burma's election

washtimes 14-AUG-10

21:12 Cautious UN welcome for Burma poll

irishtimes 13-AUG-10

N. Korea expected to steal ASEAN spotlight

washtimes 19-JUL-10

Israel 'must open Gaza borders'

bbc 18-JUL-10

NKorea demands its own probe into ship sinking

AP 16-JUL-10

Barack Obama calls for Nobel laureate to be freed

telegraph 19-JUN-10

N Korean footballers fail to show

channel4news 18-JUN-10

Foreign Policy: Time For China To Act In North Korea

NPRnews 17-JUN-10

Burma denies nuclear programme

channel4news 12-JUN-10

U.S., China begin talks with several thorny issues on the table

cnn 24-MAY-10

Clinton urges China for greater access for U.S. businesses

cnn 23-MAY-10

Thai authorities extend Bangkok curfew

RTERadio 20-MAY-10

Thai protesters refuse to end action

irishtimes 10-MAY-10

US envoy to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi (AP)

news 10-MAY-10

Japan to decide on US base plan today

dailytimesPK 10-MAY-10

US envoy to visit Myanmar again

aljazeera 09-MAY-10

Japan to decide on U.S. base plan Monday - media

thestar 09-MAY-10

US ups support of opposition ahead of Myanmar polls (AFP)

news 08-MAY-10

RM35m O&G deals likely in the bag

btimescom 08-MAY-10

Iran 'risks nuclear race' - Biden

bbc 07-MAY-10

Kamei: Japan must keep its traditions

asahi 29-APR-10

Latest News : Japanese islanders stage mass rally against U.S. base

tehrantimes 26-APR-10

Japan eyes Okinawa plan to settle U.S. base row

reuters 24-APR-10

Japanese stocks plunge due to profit-taking (2nd Roundup)

arabpolitical 22-APR-10

South Korea starts hoisting up sunken warship (AP)

news 15-APR-10

North Korea executes top official Pak Nam Gi who oversaw currency revaluation

thetimes 19-MAR-10

UN should consider investigating Burma for war crimes, lawyer says

sundaytimes 12-MAR-10

(AHN) U.S. Expresses Disappointment In Myanmar Election Laws

AHN 11-MAR-10

Myanmar Supreme Court rejects Suu Kyi appeal (AFP)

news 26-FEB-10

Japan Calls Hummer H3 Fuel-Efficient

IHT 13-FEB-10

North Korea

topix 07-FEB-10

U.S. Missionary Freed From N. Korea

CBSnews 06-FEB-10

North Korea Says It Will Release U.S. Missionary

IHT 05-FEB-10

South Korea NPS / Gatwick

ft 03-FEB-10

Tokyo stocks open higher

AsiaOne 02-FEB-10

FACTBOX-Five political risks to watch in South Korea

alertnet 01-FEB-10

DPRK lashes out at Seouls pre-emptive strike plan

NewsJang 25-JAN-10

N. Korea responds angrily to South's talk of pre-emptive strike

cnn 24-JAN-10

China blasts US in internet row

channel4news 23-JAN-10

China bites back over US Internet accusations

euronews 22-JAN-10

Clinton to address Google's China fight

cnn 20-JAN-10

Google delays China mobile launch

bbc 19-JAN-10

Japan's secret pact with U.S. spurs debate

latimes 17-JAN-10

North Korea threatens to halt talks with South

reuters 15-JAN-10

Clinton downplays air base row

iol 12-JAN-10

Clinton to make major Asia Pacific policy speech during tour

radioaustralia 11-JAN-10

Yang Xianyi

telegraph 10-DEC-09

Myanmar court agrees to hear Suu Kyi appeal: official (AFP)

news 04-DEC-09

Obama to end Asia tour with talks on North Korea

reuters 18-NOV-09

Burma's Suu Kyi calls for talks

bbc 16-NOV-09

Obama in Singapore for Apec summit

aljazeera 14-NOV-09

China recovery accelerates in October

ft 11-NOV-09

'Suspect' in Japan killing held

bbc 10-NOV-09

Burma set to free Aung San Suu Kyi

guardian 09-NOV-09

Japan urges Myanmar to release Suu Kyi before poll

thestar 07-NOV-09

Does China really want the iPhone?

cnn 05-NOV-09

Bridgestone pulls out of F1

ft 05-NOV-09

US 'ready to improve Myanmar ties'

aljazeera 05-NOV-09

U.S. delegation holds talks with Myanmar's Suu Kyi

reuters 04-NOV-09

US diplomats arrive in Burma for talks with junta

telegraph 03-NOV-09

Drugs burn

nzherald 02-NOV-09

[ said]: Every country in Asia right now wants a better relationship with China. That's natural and any American strategy in the region has to be based on that fundamental recognition,

thisdayonline 09-FEB-12

[-said]: The United States is supportive of this effort and we will want to take the appropriate diplomatic, political and assistance and economic steps in order to make clear to the leadership that we recognize and appreciate and support their steps towards reform,

thisdayonline 09-FEB-12

[-told]: We will need to ensure that we have the support of others so that this historic opening can continue,

thisdayonline 09-FEB-12

[-said]: We agreed the path is open to the DPRK toward the resumption of talks and improved relations with the United States and the ROK,

chinadaily 08-FEB-12

[-told]: are still waiting to see whether the new government in the DPRK is prepared to take the necessary steps

chinadaily 08-FEB-12

[-said]: We agreed the path is open to North Korea toward the resumption of talks and improved relations with the United States and the Republic of Korea(ROK),

chinadaily 08-FEB-12

[-told]: Although the pace of killings has declined, trying and convicting perpetrators remains an ongoing challenge,

channelnewsasia 08-FEB-12

[-told]: are still waiting to see whether the new government in North Korea is prepared to take the necessary steps

dailytimesPK 02-FEB-12

[ said]: Our partnership is so tight, our consultations are so close that I'm confident that whatever happens, we will be able to meet the challenges together,

koreatimes 01-FEB-12

[-said]: We agreed the path is open to North Korea toward the resumption of talks and improved relations with the United States and the Republic of Korea (South Korea),

xinhuanet_en 01-FEB-12

[-told]: We are open to diplomacy with North Korea, but there is a very clear set of steps that we think are necessary,

ChinaPost 01-FEB-12

[-said]: America wants to support that, to encourage that, to bring peace and stability to the Asia-Pacific region,

koreatimes 01-FEB-12

[-said]: We are still waiting to see whether the new government in North Korea is prepared to take the necessary steps,

ChinaPost 01-FEB-12

[-said]: I share with South Korean friends that there is hope in diplomacy, but I must be very clear that that hope of diplomacy rests on the reality of a very strong deterrence and military commitment, and that will be unwavering,

news 31-JAN-12

[-told]: Any engagement with North Korea, if North Korea wants a better relationship with the world, the first stop is a better relationship with South Korea,

channelnewsasia 31-JAN-12

[ said]: There is hope in diplomacy,

channelnewsasia 31-JAN-12

[-said]: Our partnership is so tight, our consultations are so close, that I am confident that whatever happens we will be able to meet the challenge together. And I share with South Korean friends that there is hope in diplomacy. But I must be very clear that hope of diplomacy rests on the reality of a very strong deterrence and military commitment. That will be unwavering,

voanews 31-JAN-12

[-said]: Vietnam is imminently aware of its position in Asia, its relationship with China, and I think our desire would be to have the kind of strategic interaction that would be transparent and open,

channelnewsasia 20-JAN-12

[ said]: Prime Minister Noda is in a very tough fight on issues associated with the consumption tax and a variety of other issues. But I have to say, on some level, we’re rooting for him,

japantoday 19-JAN-12

[-said]: It is not simply because we think he is an able leader—which we do. But it is also the case that you want to start to build up a track record with the leadership in Japan,

japantoday 19-JAN-12

[-said]: We underscored that we need to see continued progress in Naypyitaw with respect to the release of political prisoners, on issues related to political reform, and other steps associated with non-proliferation and activities between Myanmar and North Korea,

mizzima 10-JAN-12

[-said]: stressed that North Korea should take steps to improve relations with the ROK (South Korea) and to abide by its international obligations and commitments

telegraph 09-JAN-12

[-told]: Some of our meetings talked about the need to move forward on Futenma and the submission of the (environmental assessment) report,

japantoday 07-JAN-12

[-said]: I just want to underscore that overall our commitment to the security of Japan and the regional security in Asia will continue,

japantoday 07-JAN-12

[ said]: The Japanese government has raised some concerns about this legislation. We understand some of the difficulties,

japantoday 07-JAN-12

[ said]: We've made clear in our public statements, we've underscored it in our dialogue with North Korea and with our South Korean counterparts that we believe an essential component in an improving [U.S.] relationship with North Korea and the international community has to be an improvement in North-South relations,

globalsecurity 06-JAN-12

[ said]: We are continuously monitoring the situation, regularly sharing perspectives and assessments, consulting closely and actively coordinating our responses,

chosun 06-JAN-12

[-told]: We also urge China to make clear the importance of restraint by the new North Korean leadership,

channelnewsasia 05-JAN-12

[-told]: We called on China to do several things,

cnn 05-JAN-12

[-had said]: has not completely severed its links with international terrorist organizations.

bulatlat 05-JAN-12

[-said]: We also urged China to make clear the importance of restraint by the new North Korean leadership. We stressed that North Korea should take steps to improve relations with the Republic of Korea and to abide by its international obligations and commitments,

cnn 05-JAN-12

[ said]: I think we both underscored how important it will be over the course of the coming months to maintain very close contact between Washington and Beijing,

focus 04-JAN-12

[-told]: I think the United States and China share a strong determination to maintain peace and stability,

ABCnews 04-JAN-12

[ said]: We both underscored how important it will be over the course of the coming months to maintain very close contact between Washington and Beijing,

montrealgazette 04-JAN-12

[-said]: preposterous.

xinhuanet_en 20-DEC-11

[-said that]: speak in one voice.

irrawaddy 16-DEC-11

[ said]: We would like to compare our overall strategy,

irrawaddy 16-DEC-11

[ said]: The truth is that we have our own independent challenges and relationship with Burma that has stretched back decades and that we made our policy choices and determinations directly because of our own desire to seek a better future for the people of Burma,

irrawaddy 15-DEC-11

[ said]: We continue to ask for adherence to that important resolution, and we are asking for the government to put in place a process which allows for greater transparency for various interactions with North Korea. To date, we have been unsuccessful in gaining this kind of transparent international set of steps that would give us greater confidence about their commercial interactions with Pyongyang,

irrawaddy 07-DEC-11

[-said]: One of the most important challenges for US foreign policy is to effect a transition from the immediate and vexing challenges of the Middle East to the long-term and deeply consequential issues in Asia,

chinadaily 08-NOV-11

[-said]: One of the most important challenges for U.S. foreign policy is to effect a transition from the immediate and vexing challenges of the Middle East to the long-term and deeply consequential issues in Asia,

xinhuanet_en 07-NOV-11

[-said]: No decisions have been taken about next steps. And, one of the reasons that we're here is to begin a process of deep discussion with South Korea so that we can plot our course going forward. In all of our sessions with North Korea we underscore the need for a continuing process of dialogue between the North and the South going forward,

voanews 27-OCT-11

[-said]: We fully support the government of the Philippines’ efforts to bring security and stability to the southern Philippines, including through the ongoing peace process,

gmanews 27-OCT-11

[ said]: I think it would be fair to say that we did make some progress,

javno 27-OCT-11

[-told]: There is a substantial amount of work that needs to be done. No decisions have been taken about next steps,

news24 27-OCT-11

[-told]: I think it will be fair to say we did make some progress. There was no breakthrough. There is a substantial amount of work that needs to be done. No decisions have been taken about next steps,

focus 27-OCT-11

[-said]: Frankly, we are still in the process of going carefully through every aspect of what was a full day and a half of talks,

koreatimes 27-OCT-11

[ said]: We have made very clear where there are allegations of abuse or problems associated with excessive violence,

voanews 25-OCT-11

[-said]: I think there needs to be a deeper set of discussions about development, about the aspirations of local populations and I think there needs to be a clear sign of a determination on both sides to be able to deal with the very real problems that exist on the ground today,

voanews 25-OCT-11

[-said]: we have not only improved relations with both China and Taiwan, but this approach has also contributed to historic levels of cross-Strait stability.

todayszaman 05-OCT-11

[-responded]: It did not,

todayszaman 05-OCT-11

[-testified]: more geographically distributed, politically sustainable and operationally resilient,

todayszaman 05-OCT-11

[-said]: and it needs them soon.

news 04-OCT-11

[ said]: Both sides understand we are approaching a period where you need to see results,

japanupdate 30-SEP-11

[ said]: I'm struck that sometimes when we meet we have huge challenges that we deal with, like how to respond to the nuclear challenge,

ChinaPost 30-SEP-11

[-said]: I’m struck that sometimes when we meet we have huge challenges that we deal with, like how to respond to the nuclear challenge,

japantoday 30-SEP-11

[-said]: We need to find areas—positive, outward, engaged initiatives—where the United States and Japan can chart a new course, not just strategically but economically,

japantoday 30-SEP-11

[-told]: Our Chinese friends politely said, frankly, we will do our own investment and we will do our own quid pro quo on a bilateral context,

ChinaPost 29-SEP-11

[-said]: This amount is comparable or greater than at any other period in U.S. relations -- unofficial relations -- with Taiwan,

globalsecurity 23-SEP-11

[said:]: no decisions have been made

globalsecurity 23-SEP-11

[-said]: This will help ensure Taiwan maintains the ability to defend its air space in both peace time and in any crisis,

AP 21-SEP-11

[-told]: There's an ongoing effort to persuade our Chinese friends that working in conjunction with other international partners will serve the needs of the Pacific people more effectively,

news_com_au 09-SEP-11

[-said]: They indicate China's interest in the Pacific. It's a natural thing. We welcome a closer dialogue with China in this regard, but we have to think about how to use scarce resources,

irrawaddy 08-SEP-11

[-said]: They indicate China’s interest in the Pacific. It’s a natural thing. We welcome a closer dialogue with China in this regard, but we have to think about how to use scarce resources,

scmp 08-SEP-11

[-said]: Also, revitalizing relations with ASEAN — both ASEAN as an institution, and with its key members such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Singapore, and revitalizing what used to be a very important relationship with the Philippines.

ChinaPost 16-AUG-11

[-told]: At the end of the Vietnam War there was enormous dialogue about U.S. power and whether we could continue to be effective,

ChinaPost 16-AUG-11

[ said]: I think what you see is an across-the-board effort (by the Unites States) to articulate India as playing a greater role in Asia,

ChinaPost 16-AUG-11

[ said]: We have tried to make clear to China how important it is to put in place the institutions and policies to manage any incidents,

smh 16-AUG-11

[tells:]: The Australian

chosun 16-AUG-11

[-said]: Also, revitalizing relations with ASEAN—both ASEAN as an institution, and with its key members such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Singapore, and revitalizing what used to be a very important relationship with the Philippines.

japantoday 15-AUG-11

[ said]: I think what you see is an across-the-board effort (by the U.S.) to articulate India as playing a greater role in Asia,

japantoday 15-AUG-11

[-told]: At the end of the Vietnam War there was enormous dialogue about US power and whether we could continue to be effective,

news24 15-AUG-11

[-said]: Also, revitalising relations with ASEAN -- both ASEAN as an institution, and with its key members such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Singapore, and revitalising what used to be a very important relationship with the Philippines.

channelnewsasia 15-AUG-11

[ said]: I think what you see is an across-the-board effort (by the US) to articulate India as playing a greater role in Asia,

news24 15-AUG-11

[-told]: At the end of the Vietnam War, there was enormous dialogue about U.S. power and whether we could continue to be effective,

japantoday 15-AUG-11

[-said]: We are prepared to use all necessary political and legal means necessary to facilitate contact and access for parents and abducted children,

japantoday 29-JUL-11

[-said]: We are going to lay out very clearly our expectations for what will be necessary to resume not only six-party talks but direct engagement between the United States and North Korea,

thestar 25-JUL-11

[-says]: And the Secretary and all the key players in the meetings commended the Laotians for taking such a forward-leaning position.

globalsecurity 23-JUL-11

[ said]: We welcome this. It’s an important first step,

globalsecurity 23-JUL-11

[ said]: It will take strong efforts and goodwill on all sides to improve the circumstances among the claimants in the South China Sea,

bbc 22-JUL-11

[ said]: The United States wants to see a process whereby there is deeper dialogue among all of the claimants and also a deeper discussion between China and Asean,

irrawaddy 22-JUL-11

[-said]: It's an important first step. It has lowered the tensions, improved atmospherics,

channelnewsasia 22-JUL-11

[ said]: The United States wants to see a process whereby there is deeper dialogue among all of the claimants and also a deeper discussion between China and ASEAN,

AP 21-JUL-11

[-said]: We want to ensure that the United States and China are sending a message that we are prepared to work together in a productive way going forward,

kyodonews 20-JUL-11

[recently affirmed:]: We want tensions to subside. We have a strong interest in the maintenance of peace and stability.

japantimes 05-JUL-11

[-said]: We believe that for North Korea to be effective in its diplomacy, it must responsibly first work and engage with South Korea,

asahi 28-JUN-11

[-said]: We are seeking a dialogue among all the key players,

asahi 28-JUN-11

[-told]: The United States reiterated that it welcomes a strong, prosperous and successful China to play a greater role in regional and world affairs,

peopledaily 27-JUN-11

[-said]: The United States has no intention to fan the flames in the South China Sea and we have a very strong interest in the maintenance of peace and stability,

khaleejtimes 26-JUN-11

[-said that]: more restraint and responsible behaviour from those countries that have been frequently taking provocative actions.

channelnewsasia 26-JUN-11

[ said]: We want tensions to subside. We have a strong interest in the maintenance in peace and stability, and we are seeking a dialogue among all of the key players,

indiatimes 26-JUN-11

[-said]: We had a useful and productive exchange of views,

tribuneonline 26-JUN-11

[-said]: more restraint and responsible behavior from those countries that have been frequently taking provocative actions.

tribuneonline 26-JUN-11

[-said]: We want tensions to subside,

aljazeera 26-JUN-11

[-said]: We are looking for concrete progress in North-South relations and we believe that that is the critical first step towards a larger engagement with North Korea,

montrealgazette 26-JUN-11

Green [-told]: Kurt Campbell wanted to make a serious run at this. He did as well as could be expected but it yielded no positive change, so now they want to invest this with someone who has a full-time commitment,

montrealgazette 03-APR-11