A Japanese Defense Ministry think tank report says the stronger military cooperation between China and Russia and the closer ties between Russia and North Korea are "heightening uncertainty in the Indo-Pacific security environment.

The US has approved the "attack submarines" and agreed to cooperate in sourcing fuel, according to a fact sheet released by the White House on Thursday detailing discussions of summit talks between South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and US President Donald Trump on October 29,

North Korea has recalled trade representatives from China and replaced some with new officials in an apparent bid to boost foreign currency earnings.

China has warned that its perception of the US-South Korea alliance could shift if their new nuclear submarine deal focuses on countering Beijing. This follows a US naval official's comments about using submarines to counter China.

North Korea on Tuesday said South Korea's plan to build nuclear-powered submarines with U.S. approval would trigger a "nuclear domino" effect.

A North Korean defector in China’s Liaoning province who ran away from her Chinese husband was caught and savagely beaten by her Chinese in-laws.

Spurred by fears of a China threat, U.S. militarization leaves locals more vulnerable, a Guam-based analyst says.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was expected to meet Tuesday with China's president at the start of a visit to Beijing believed to be an effort to coordinate with his only major ally ahead of a possible second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Just one decade ago, it was common for observers of international politics to describe China as a lonely rising power.