Review of Trump-Kim meetings on Feb. 28 The second summit between US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un ended without any joint statement being issued, according to the White House. 3.10 PM President Trump has left the Mariott Hotel and is heading towards Noi Bai International Airport, bound for Air Force 1 and Washington DC. 2.53 PM The press conference ends. President Trumps leaves for the Air Force 1 to return to Washington DC 2.50 PM The DPRK's official KCNA reported that a foreign ministry delegation led by Vice Minister Ri Kil Song left for China 2.35 PM On the prospect of a third summit, President Trump says: "It happens, it hapens, but I’ve not committed.” He says Chairman Kim is willing to dismantle Yongbyon facility if sanctions are lifted but 'we have to have more than' dismantlement of Yongbyon facility. He doesn't want to say whether sanctions can be lifted only … [Read more...] about Review of Trump-Kim meetings on Feb. 28
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BREAKING NEWS: NO AGREEMENT REACHED
Trump, Kim begin second working dayInternational journalists praise host’s effortsHà Nội citizens look forward to peaceTrump tells Kim they have made progressUS President Trump meets with DPRK Chairman Kim 1.38 PM Reuters says no agreement has been reached 1.31 PM Jounalists are all waiting at the Marriot Hotel ahead of the press conference with President Trump. 1.30 PM Chairman Kim has arrived at Melia Hotel. Video is to follow. 1.27 PM The motorcade of Chairman Kim has left the Metropole Hotel. So did Trump. Both ahead of schedule. 1.23 PM President Trump is reportedly set to fly out on Air Force 1 after his press conference at Hanoi Marriot Hotel. 1.20 PM South Korean market seems to fall amid reports on potential collapse of Trump-Kim talks 1.17 PM It seems that President Trump is about to leave the Metropole hotel soon. Here is the latest tweet from David Nakamura, White House reporter … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: NO AGREEMENT REACHED
Ex-diplomats, scholars urge China to release Canadians
A group of more than 100 former diplomats and academics have signed an open letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping, in which they said former diplomat Michael Kovrig, pictured, and businessman Michael Spavor worked to improve understanding of China and to promote better relations with the world. — AFP PhotoViet Nam News BEIJING — A group of more than 100 former diplomats and academics have signed an open letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping calling for the release of two Canadians who have been detained on allegations of espionage. Former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were on December 10 arrested for activities that "endanger China’s security" – a phrase often used by Beijing when alleging espionage. Their detentions are thought to be in retaliation for Canada’s arrest on a US request of Huawei vice president Meng Wanzhou, who is facing fraud charges linked to violations of Iran sanctions. The letter, written in English and … [Read more...] about Ex-diplomats, scholars urge China to release Canadians
Canada, US call for ‘immediate release’ of two Canadians held by China
The Canadian duo had been detained in apparent retaliation for the arrest in Vancouver of a top Chinese tech executive on a U.S. warrant. The European Union also said it was backing Canada in the detentions dispute, in which Ottawa has been caught up in the rivalry between Beijing and Washington. "We are deeply concerned by the arbitrary detention by Chinese authorities of two Canadians earlier this month and call for their immediate release," Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a statement. U.S. State Department spokesman Robert Palladino also called for the two to be freed, while European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini said through a spokesperson: "The EU supports the efforts of the Canadian government." China detained former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig and China-based business consultant Michael Spavor on December 10, following Canada's arrest of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou while she was changing planes … [Read more...] about Canada, US call for ‘immediate release’ of two Canadians held by China
China detains third Canadian as Huawei spat simmers
Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig is one of three Canadians who have been arrested in China - Kovrig was working for the International Crisis Group think tank. — AFP/VNA PhotoViet Nam News OTTAWA — China has arrested a third Canadian national, Ottawa said Wednesday - a move that comes amid an already tense diplomatic spat with Beijing over the arrest of a Chinese telecom executive. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau however emphasised that the arrest did not seem to be linked to a former diplomat and an entrepreneur held for allegedly endangering China’s national security. "We are looking into the details (but) this most recent one doesn’t seem to fit the pattern set by the previous two," Trudeau told a press conference. Earlier, foreign ministry spokeswoman Maegan Graveline said the government was "aware" of another Canadian citizen being detained in China, without providing further details. The citizen has not been identified. Chinese … [Read more...] about China detains third Canadian as Huawei spat simmers