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China President Xi Jinping Deems ‘Planet Earth Big Enough’ for US and His Nation to Both Succeed
SAN FRANCISCO — Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated that the world is “big enough” for two m...
November 17, 2023
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Mao Zedong Statue Disappears from Chinese City; Removal Possibly Directed by Authorities
CHANGSHA, China — A bronze statue of Mao Zedong, the founding father of the People’s Republic of Chi...
November 15, 2023
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Japan, ASEAN to Strengthen Ties for Decarbonization in Bid to Boost Economic Growth
Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plan to strengthen ties in the areas of...
November 6, 2023
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Japan-Backed Restoration of Angkor Wat Causeway Completed
SIEM REAP, Cambodia (Jiji Press) — A ceremony was held on Saturday to mark the completion of a Japan...
November 5, 2023
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Taiwan’s TPP Leader Proposes Regular Meetings with Japan, U.S.; Desires Easing of Political Confrontations with China
TAIPEI — Taiwan People’s Party leader Ko Wen-je, who will run in the Taiwan presidential election i...
November 4, 2023
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‘Sea-sun-sand-self’ Tourists Threaten Ancient, Sacred Rainforest in Mountainous Bali Area
BULELENG, Indonesia (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Deep inside his tribe’s sacred rainforest on the ...
October 30, 2023
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Will Grief for Li Keqiang Turn Against Chinese Government? Posts About Former Premier’s Death Restricted on Weibo
HEFEI, Anhui Province / BEIJING — More than 10,000 people visited the residence where former Chinese...
October 29, 2023
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Top Japan Spokesperson Mourns Li Keqiang’s Death, Saying Previous Chinese Premier ‘Played Important Role’ in China-Japan Ties
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who died on Friday, is remembered for his visit to Japan in 2018....
October 27, 2023
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North Korea to Close Hong Kong Consulate General; Financial Difficulties Drive Closure of Diplomatic Establishments Worldwide
North Korea has notified China that it will close its consulate general in Hong Kong, according to s...
October 27, 2023
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South Korea’s Top Court Reverses Ruling against ‘comfort Women’ Book Author
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — South Korea’s top court on Thursday overturned a lower court ruling that found ...
October 27, 2023
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China Removes Defense Minister Li Shangfu; Second Key Minister Ousted in 3 Months
The Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress decided Tuesday to remove Defense Minis...
October 25, 2023
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China Detains Chinese Employee Involved in Rare Metals at Japan Trading Company
Authorities in China have detained a Chinese national who deals with rare metals at a Japanese nonfe...
October 23, 2023
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Japan, China Mark 45th Anniversary of Peace Treaty
BEIJING (Jiji Press) — Momentum to improve relations between Japan and China is growing, with the tw...
October 23, 2023
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South Asia’s Female Health Workers Fight for Basic Rights, Social Protections
GURUGRAM, India/KARACHI/KATHMANDU (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Hobbling out of a tuk-tuk, Pooja Gu...
October 19, 2023
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China Prepares to Shift Approach on Belt and Road Initiative Ten Years After Launch
BEIJING — Ten years after its launch, China’s massive Belt and Road Initiative is at a crossroads. ...
October 19, 2023
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