Patrick Zoll News Today

Yeh Shu-hua has been a Chinese soldier, a prisoner of war and a supposed «anti-communist hero.» All while retaining his love for communist China. His story illustrates the tumultuous, often complex history of East Asia in the 20th century.

Following the Hamas attack on Israel, South Korea is worried that Pyongyang may be planning a similar maneuver. In order to detect any preparations more rapidly, Seoul wants to withdraw from a 2018 peace agreement.

Chinese ships are harassing Philippine military craft with water cannons. The situation around the Ayungin Shoal in the South China Sea is coming to a head.

Chinese authorities are pushing out foreign journalists. Many have relocated to Taiwan, but how does one report on a country when not actually there?