Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a very welcome visit to Saudi Arabia. It is a different atmosphere from when US President Biden returned without much success five months ago, but Kim Ji-sung, a correspondent in Beijing, analyzed the strategic interests between China and Saudi Arabia.
At an international rugby tournament held in Korea, a song symbolizing anti-government protests in Hong Kong was played instead of the Chinese national anthem, causing a stir. The organizers explained that it was a simple mistake, not intentional, but the Hong Kong government called the Korean consul general and strongly protested.