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Philippines Rebukes Chinese Ambassador as ASEAN and China Near South China Sea Code of Conduct
China’s evolving pattern of aircraft carrier deployments in contested waters raises questions about regional stability and the limits…
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Magnitude 7 quake in Tibet’s Nagqu kills 16, collapses 339 homes
A powerful earthquake struck northern Tibet on Thursday, killing at least 16 people and triggering rescue efforts amid…
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Why Japan’s Export-Driven Recovery Faces Mounting Pressures From Global Shifts
Exploring how historical stagnation, structural vulnerabilities, and shifting global dynamics shape Japan’s economic standing.
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How Ancient Traditions and Modern Makers Built China’s Emerging Wine Industry
Investigating the 2,000-year history, production regions, and global rise of winemaking in China amidst a shifting domestic consumption…
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Shinzo Abe’s Long Road From Youngest Post-War Premier to Japan’s Longest-Serving Leader
Trace the extraordinary rise, dramatic political comeback, and tragic assassination of Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister.
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Japan set to fall to sixth in global GDP rankings behind India and UK by 2027
The IMF projects Japan’s nominal GDP will slip behind India and Britain, driven by sluggish domestic growth, currency…
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IMF: India to Overtake Japan in Nominal GDP by 2027 Amid 7% Growth
India’s 7% growth and young workforce will push it to fourth place, while Japan slips to sixth due…
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China deepens its infrastructure and trade footprint across Central Asia as geopolitical rivalry grows
China expands its economic and diplomatic influence across Central Asia through infrastructure, transport routes, and trade, reshaping regional…
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Central Asia Navigates Great-Power Competition Through Multi-Directional Diplomacy
As traditional influence shifts, Central Asian nations are balancing ties between global powers to secure economic autonomy and…
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Japan’s Earthquake Warning System: How Seconds Can Save Lives—And Why False Alarms Still Cause Panic
A decade after its launch, Japan’s pioneering EEW system now reaches millions—but glitches and regional gaps expose limits…
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China sentences kindergarten operator to life for lead-tainted food that poisoned 247 children
Li Huifang, operator of Heshi Peixin Kindergarten in Tianshui, received life imprisonment after 247 children and 28 staff…
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Asia Leads AI Supercycle with Infrastructure Demand and Supply Chain Advantages
Asia’s position in semiconductor manufacturing, data center expansion, and AI application deployment gives it a structural edge in…
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China Sentences 6 For Lead-Tainted Food
Six people sentenced to prison for serving lead-tainted food to over 200 children at a kindergarten in China
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Asia’s startup funding hits near-record $38.5 billion in Q3 as AI drives investment surge
AI-focused startups captured $21 billion of Asia’s Q3 venture capital, with China leading at $27 billion amid concentrated…
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Asian Development Bank President Warns of Persistent High Inflation in Asia Amid Global Uncertainty
Bangkok, October 16 — Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda warned on Thursday that inflation in the Asia-Pacific…
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Chen Shui-bian’s Rise and Fall: From Taiwan’s First DPP President to Corruption Conviction
Chen Shui-bian broke the KMT’s 55-year rule as Taiwan’s first DPP president but was later convicted of corruption…
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US Holds Unusual Civil-Military Meeting in Tokyo Ahead of Trump’s China Visit
TOKYO, October 14 — Senior American diplomats and military officials convened in Tokyo from October 7 to 9…
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Priscilla Abby Concert at Genting 2026
Priscilla Abby, the Singaporean singer known in Chinese as 蔡恩雨, plays the Arena of Stars at Resorts World…
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Singapore’s Death Penalty Bucks Southeast Asia’s Trend of Reform
SINGAPORE, October 10 — Amnesty International’s latest briefing highlights a regional shift away from capital punishment in Southeast…
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Okinawa Elects Conservative Genta Koja, Ending 12 Years of Anti-Base Governors
NAHA, September 23 — Okinawa has handed a landslide victory to a conservative who accepts Tokyo’s plans for…
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Japan’s PM cites ancient Chinese proverb to launch ambitious policy vision
TOKYO, October 7 — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a 30-minute policy speech on October 5, opening…
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Asia, Africa and the Struggle for a New Global Order
New York, October 6 — The 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) concluded in New York last week,…
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Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s First Post-Colonial Leader, Passes Away at 89
Beijing, October 1 Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader, passed away on Tuesday at the age of…
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Korea wins archery medals as men’s football sets up Japan final showdown
OSAKA, September 30 — South Korea advanced to the men’s football final at the 2026 Asian Games after…
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