East Asia

Carter leaves complex legacy on Korean Peninsula

Former US officials say he played vital role in defusing crisis between US, North Korea in 1994

China targets US defense companies with new sanctions

Asian shares mostly fall amid investors' worries about possible policy changes

Skyrocketing prices for companies in the artificial-intelligence business help take US market to new heights

South Korea police search Jeju Air, airport operator over fatal plane crash

Investigators planned to seize documents and materials related to the operation and maintenance of the aircraft as well as the operation of airport facilities

South Korea's impeached president resists arrest over martial law bid

The embattled leader issued the bungled declaration on Dec. 3 that led to his impeachment and has left him facing arrest, imprisonment or, at worst, the death penalty.

China-backed election raises fears of 'negative peace' in Myanmar

As Myanmar’s junta pushes ahead with a vote in 2025, critics warn Beijing’s support may legitimize what they call a sham election

Taiwan's president says Beijing remains the obstacle for resuming cross-strait exchanges

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said China has been blocking civil society exchanges but reiterated Taipei’s willingness to resume relevant efforts

VOA Mandarin: China 2025: Seven major developments to watch

VOA Mandarin: Experts react to Xi Jinping's New Year’s speech

US, Boeing investigators examine site of deadly South Korean plane crash

All but two of the 181 people aboard the Boeing 737-800 operated by South Korean budget airline Jeju Air died in Sunday's crash in the country’s south

Thailand's economy, tourism remain focus for 2025 under younger Shinawatra 

Experts believe past political figures will influence the country's national and foreign policies