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North Korea drops reunification goal, redefines borders in revised constitution
world21 days ago

North Korea drops reunification goal, redefines borders in revised constitution

North Korea revised its constitution to drop the aim of reunifying with the South, defining the DPRK as a separate state with borders extending to China and Russia in the north and the Republic of Korea in the south. The changes remove references to the old founding constitution and give Kim Jong Un expanded authority over nuclear decisions, signaling a move to present Pyongyang as a normal state while the government has not issued an official response.

via Financial Times|
#constitution#kim-jong-un#north-korea
North Korea Reframes Reunification, Redefines Borders in Constitutional Update
world21 days ago

North Korea Reframes Reunification, Redefines Borders in Constitutional Update

North Korea revised its constitution to drop the goal of reunification with South Korea and redefine its territory as including borders with China and Russia to the north and the Republic of Korea to the south, signaling a shift to a normal-state, separate-country stance; the changes also remove the Kim Il-sung–Kim Jong-il reference and place nuclear decision-making under Kim’s authority, amid ongoing tensions and border disputes like the Northern Limit Line.

via Financial Times|
#borders#constitution#kim-jong-un
Taiwan's Opposition Elects New Leader Promising Peace Amid China Tensions
world7 months ago

Taiwan's Opposition Elects New Leader Promising Peace Amid China Tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun and called for efforts toward reunification, amid rising tensions and accusations of Chinese interference in Taiwan's elections. Cheng emphasized unity as members of the Chinese nation, while Taiwan's government rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims and calls for peaceful cross-Strait relations.

via Reuters|
#china#chinese-interference#reunification
world7 months ago

Melania Trump Claims Open Dialogue with Putin on Reuniting Ukrainian Children

Melania Trump announced that she and Vladimir Putin have an open communication channel regarding war-displaced children, claiming that eight Ukrainian children have been reunited with their families recently, with efforts to facilitate ongoing communication and reunification, including discussions about minors who have turned 18. The initiative is supported by verified documentation and aims to ensure the safe return of children affected by the conflict, amidst ongoing tensions and legal issues involving Russia and Ukraine.

via Politico|
#children#melania-trump#reunification
"Xi's Meeting with Former Taiwan President Signals Push for Reunification"
international-relations2 years ago

"Xi's Meeting with Former Taiwan President Signals Push for Reunification"

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou, emphasizing that external interference cannot prevent the "family reunion" between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. Xi stated that people on both sides are Chinese and that no issues are insurmountable. Tensions between the two sides have caused unease for many Taiwanese, with Ma expressing the belief that peaceful resolution is possible. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council expressed regret that Ma did not publicly convey Taiwan's insistence on defending its sovereignty and democratic system. The meeting comes amid simmering military tension across the strait and ongoing disputes over Taiwan's status.

via NBC News|
#china#international-relations#ma-ying-jeou
"Xi's Rare Meeting with Former Taiwan President Signals Push for Reunification"
international-relations2 years ago

"Xi's Rare Meeting with Former Taiwan President Signals Push for Reunification"

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou, stating that outside interference cannot stop the "family reunion" between China and Taiwan. Xi emphasized that people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are Chinese and that there are no issues that cannot be discussed. The meeting comes amid simmering military tension across the strait, with Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council expressing regret that Ma did not publicly convey Taiwan's insistence on defending its sovereignty and democratic system. The meeting reflects ongoing complexities in cross-strait relations, with Taiwan's current president rejecting China's territorial claims and China insisting on the acceptance of "one China" as a precondition for dialogue.

via Reuters|
#china#international-relations#ma-ying-jeou
China Removes 'Peaceful Reunification' Reference in Taiwan Relations
international-relations2 years ago

China Removes 'Peaceful Reunification' Reference in Taiwan Relations

China plans to increase its defense spending by 7.2% this year, allocating 1.67 trillion yuan, while dropping the reference to "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan in its official work report. The move comes amid heightened tensions over Taiwan and reflects China's firm stance against separatist activities and external interference. The National People's Congress is set to hear Premier Li Qiang's report at its annual meeting in Beijing.

via Reuters|
#china#defence-spending#international-relations