Hong Kong -- Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" hit Hong Kong screens on Saturday in a much-anticipated general release, after smashing box office records on the Chinese mainland and becoming the highest-grossing animated movie of all time globally.
"It's a blessing to be able to watch this blockbuster 'national animation' screening right at our doorstep," a local resident surnamed Hui told Xinhua, eager to feel the spiritual strength of Chinese mythology through advanced animation techniques. (Hong Kong-Ne Zha 2)
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TOKYO -- A powerful cold air mass has brought heavy snowfall across Japan, particularly on the Sea of Japan side, with some areas reporting snow accumulation significantly above the seasonal average.
Ishikawa Prefecture experienced its heaviest snowfall on record on Saturday, with Wajima City recording 27 cm of snow in just six hours, matching the previous record set in December 2023, national broadcaster NHK reported. (Japan-Snow-Fall)
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SYDNEY -- The Government of Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the one-China principle, recognizing Taiwan as an integral part of the People's Republic of China's sovereign territory, Solomon Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade said on Feb. 19.
Solomon Islands fully respects China's sovereignty over Taiwan and calls on all nations to honor their obligations under the United Nations Charter, refraining from interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states, according to a statement by the ministry. (Solomon Islands-China)
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SEOUL -- South Korea on Saturday protested at Japan's repeated territorial claims to the disputed islets lying halfway between the two countries, called Dokdo by South Korea and Takeshima by Japan.
South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the South Korean government strongly protested against Japan's unjust repeated sovereignty claims over Dokdo, which is an integral part of the South Korean territory historically, geographically and under international law. (South Korea-Japan-Territorial Dispute) ■
