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New North Korean rocket launch system and risk of arms race poses new puzzle for China

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Ryu Yong-wook , a China and Korea affairs specialist at the National University of Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, said the development would further advance Pyongyang’s missile and delivery capabilities and strengthen its offensive capacity. ‘Political time bomb’: North Korean workers reportedly riot in China over wages “It will increase the military tensions in the Korean peninsula at a time when there is a deadlock in inter-Korean relations and will likely intensify an arms race in a region that is already fraught with multiple flashpoints,” he said. Read More...

Ten English signs Hong Kong got wrong

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Chinglish, a mix of English and Chinese, often to ill grammatical effect, has been a subject of debate in Hong Kong for decades. As early as 1994, three years before the handover, the Hong Kong government issued an edict for schools and parents to decide what official language - English or Chinese - should be used to teach children in class. It was a policy that aimed "to force schools to define their policies, do away with 'Chinglish', and raise language standards" Read More...

THROWBACK: When GOT7s Jackson Wang gave meme-worthy reaction to Hwasa and JY Park's iconic collab

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At the Mnet Asia Music Awards in 2019, the K-pop industry united to honor outstanding achievements and talent. Artists received prestigious awards across different categories, acknowledging excellence in performance, songwriting, production, and beyond. Additionally, K-pop groups and solo artists delivered breathtaking performances to mark the special occasion. One of the standout moments of the evening was the incredible collaboration between J.Y. Park, Jin Young Park, and MAMAMOO's Hwasa at the award ceremony. Read More...