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U.S. President Donald Trump said he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iranian strikes continued to rain down on Gulf countries Monday. Dubai Int [1]

(November 14) Beijing - President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan welcome their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand at the Great Hall of the People, on their official state visit to the People’s Republic of China. [2]

China's "super golden week" holidays - encompassing National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival - lasted for eight days from Oct. [3]

SHANGHAI -- Travel by Chinese visitors to South Korea will nearly quadruple during the New Year's holiday, according to data released Thursday by Chinese trip- booking app Qunar, placing South Korea at the top in terms of year-on-year growth. [4]

BEIJING — China’s capital unveiled the “shining example” of its 80 billion yuan (US$12.14 billion) new airport on Monday, tipped to become one of the world’s largest when it opens in October 2019 amid a massive infrastructure drive overseen by Presid... [5]

BEIJING -- The Chinese Embassy in Japan resumed issuing travel visas for Japanese nationals on Sunday, a move that appears motivated by a desire to perk up the economy by increasing business interactions between the the two countries. [6]

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia banned North Koreans from leaving the country with immediate effect on Tuesday. North Korean Ambassador to Malaysia Kang Chol arrives at the VIP exit of the Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on Mar. 7. [7]

BEIJING -- China's suspension of visas for visitors from Japan threatens to slow the recovery of business travel between the two countries, forcing some companies to make last-minute decisions on staffing and operations. (confirmed by 2 sources) [8]

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[1] TH www.khaosodenglish.com · 2026-03-16 · 75% match

Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iranian strikes continued to rain down on Gulf countries Monday. Dubai Int

[2] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2025-11-14 · 75% match

In pictures: Their Majesties state visit to China

(November 14) Beijing - President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan welcome their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand at the Great Hall of the People, on their official state visit to the People’s Republic of China.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-10-10 · 75% match

Through the Lens: China's 'super golden week' - Nikkei Asia

China's "super golden week" holidays - encompassing National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival - lasted for eight days from Oct.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-12-12 · 75% match

Chinese travel to South Korea set to quadruple during New Year holiday

SHANGHAI -- Travel by Chinese visitors to South Korea will nearly quadruple during the New Year's holiday, according to data released Thursday by Chinese trip- booking app Qunar, placing South Korea at the top in terms of year-on-year growth.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-10-16 · 75% match

Beijing Proudly Unveils Mega-Airport Due to Open in 2019

BEIJING — China’s capital unveiled the “shining example” of its 80 billion yuan (US$12.14 billion) new airport on Monday, tipped to become one of the world’s largest when it opens in October 2019 amid a massive infrastructure drive overseen by Presid

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-01-30 · 75% match

China resumes visas for Japanese on apparent economic concerns

BEIJING -- The Chinese Embassy in Japan resumed issuing travel visas for Japanese nationals on Sunday, a move that appears motivated by a desire to perk up the economy by increasing business interactions between the the two countries.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-03-07 · 75% match

Malaysia reciprocates, bans North Koreans from leaving

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia banned North Koreans from leaving the country with immediate effect on Tuesday. North Korean Ambassador to Malaysia Kang Chol arrives at the VIP exit of the Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on Mar. 7.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-01-12 · 75% match

China visa freeze disrupts Japanese business plans

BEIJING -- China's suspension of visas for visitors from Japan threatens to slow the recovery of business travel between the two countries, forcing some companies to make last-minute decisions on staffing and operations.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-12-01 · 75% match

Vietnam death penalty case, China business gauge, India rate decision

Welcome to Your Week in Asia. In Vietnam, a court is expected to rule this week on the death penalty appeal of property developer Truong My Lan.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-02-03 · 75% match

Beijing Winter Olympics reveal a very different China

Richard McGregor is a senior fellow for east Asia at the Lowy Institute. He is author of "The Party: The Secret World of China's Communist Rulers." OpinionBeijing Winter Olympics reveal a very different China ![Avatar](

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