China complains to Japan about Tokyo embassy break-in
The Straits Times
An individual scaled the wall and forcibly entered the Chinese Embassy in Japan. Read more at straitstimes.com.
BEIJING - China has lodged solemn representations with the Japanese after what it described as a “forceful break-in” at its embassy in Tokyo, the Chinese foreign ministry said on March 24.
An individual who claimed to be an active-duty officer of the Japan Self-Defense Forces scaled the wall and forcibly entered the Chinese Embassy in Japan on the morning of March 24, ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a regular press conference.
“The individual admitted that his actions were illegal and threatened to kill Chinese diplomatic personnel in the so-called name of God,” he said, urging Tokyo to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. REUTERS
China disinformation targets Takaichi, Trump, says US institute; Chinese envoy says it’s ‘groundless’
The government is calling on people to use washing machines and vacuums over the weekend. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The WFP supports nearly 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Japan’s tourist boom has forced some authorities to take action. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Because the Philippines relies heavily on imported crude, it’s more exposed than other nations in SEA to energy shortages. Read more at straitstimes.com.
KYIV, March 24 - Russia launched drones and missiles overnight on Tuesday at Ukraine, killing at least three people, damaging houses and triggering fires, Ukrainian officials said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
March 24 - German plans for a 10 billion euro ($11.6 billion) military satellite network independent of a parallel European programme are raising red flags among some EU lawmakers over potential duplication, fragmentation of efforts and cost. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Under the revised policy, all journalists’ access to the Pentagon will require escort by authorised Defence Department personnel. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The emissions open a new window into the conflict’s growing carbon footprint. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The WTO ministerial conference, its highest decision-making body, will take place in Cameroon. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The “temporary measure” could start as early as April 1. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The EU was Australia's third-largest two-way trading partner in 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Around 70 per cent of Vietnam’s jet fuel is imported, primarily from China and Thailand. Read more at straitstimes.com.
He cited an urgent need to remain at home to manage the widening economic and livelihood impacts of the Iran war. Read more at straitstimes.com.