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Normalization of intimidation of Taiwan must not be tolerated
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Boost competitiveness through medical-engineering collaborations
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Drills assuming invasion of Taiwan pose dangerous threat
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August 8, 2022
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Role of cities hit by A-bombs increasingly important
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Deterioration of politics stood out in extraordinary session
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August 6, 2022
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Detailed, realistic planning necessary to avoid endless ballooning budgets
It is proper to spend large budgets on important measures, but the limitless ballooning of national finances must be avoided. Ministries and agencies ...
August 5, 2022
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Spate of illegal discounts cannot be overlooked
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August 5, 2022
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China must not raise military tensions over Pelosi’s meeting with Tsai
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August 4, 2022
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Irregularities result from closed corporate culture
It was found that not only did the automobile manufacturer continue data fraud regarding its engine performance tests for a long period of time, but i...
August 4, 2022
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With everyday prices soaring, a pay increase is only natural
With prices continuing to rise, a substantial increase in minimum wages is a natural response to protect the livelihoods of workers. The government sh...
August 3, 2022
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Present road map for world to build consensus on nuclear disarmament
If the nuclear disarmament system is enfeebled, international order will collapse. The consensus-building efforts and wisdom of each country are being...
August 3, 2022
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Even with dramatic tightening policy, can Federal Reserve avoid recession?
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board must walk a difficult tightrope to avoid recession while containing historic inflation. The Fed needs to manage its pol...
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