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North Korea’s Kim warns of ‘nuclear attack’ if ‘provoked’ with nukes https://ift.tt/14HFdOU

China warns Philippines against South China Sea ‘miscalculation’ https://ift.tt/ismjfIz

Taiwan accuses China of economic coercion after tariff cut removals https://ift.tt/nORoStv

Japan protests South Korean Supreme Court ruling on forced labour compensation https://ift.tt/ELm6Nhx

China warns Philippines to resolve South China Sea tensions via dialogue https://ift.tt/z8TLmo9

Dogs, antennas and honey for Japan’s big bear problem https://ift.tt/oOJnmie

Hong Kong unionist jailed for taking sister’s phone, laptop before search https://ift.tt/ra5XPvM

China’s cold snap reaches Shanghai with chilliest year-end in 40 years https://ift.tt/yvxJKzN

Questions raised over China quake rescue operations; a dozen still missing https://ift.tt/1Tfp79o