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Beijing Could Isolate Taiwan Through Maritime and Air Customs Inspections, Researcher Warns
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US-China Rivalry Intensifies Inside UN Amid Funding Dispute
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Iran Conflict Accelerates Asia’s Shift to Electric Vehicles, Data Suggests
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Apple’s Success in China Raises New Questions About Long-Term Risks as Cook Exits
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China Orders Teachers to Register All Personal Social Media Accounts as Telecom Carriers Block Foreign Websites
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Japan Lifts Arms Export Restrictions in Major Post-WWII Policy Shift
UAE’s Sudden OPEC Exit Dials Up Global Oil Shock
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is the unrivaled leader of the global semiconductor industry, holding around 70 percent of the world's foundry market share. Within that, the company's 3-nanometer process currently accounts for roughly a quarter of total revenue. TSMC's decision to set up 3-nanometer production in Taiwan rather than the
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US Declares Iran Operation ‘Complete,’ Shifts Focus To Hormuz Security
On May 5, Reuters reported that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
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Hudson Valley Celebrates Culture and Community at First Asian Festival
The first-ever Hudson Valley Asian Festival brought together culture, business, and community
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US Ties UN Dues to Reforms, Calls for Cost Cuts and Limits on China’s Influence
As tensions in the Middle East reach a boiling point, the Trump
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- The Hidden Backer: 5 Ways Beijing Supports Iran’s Regime Behind the Scenes
- FCC Moves to Ban Chinese Labs From Testing US Electronics in Major Security Push
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Cai Qi is fifth in the Politburo Standing Committee's formal ranking but functionally sits second only to Xi Jinping. The Economist's profile lays out why. Cai runs the CCP General Office, which controls Xi's daily decision flow and dispatches the Central Guard Bureau, the unit responsible for the personal security
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Hong Kong Lands at 140 in World Press Freedom Index, Putting It Between Rwanda and Syria
According to the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, Hong Kong's score slipped from 39.86 last year to 39.49
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Taiwan’s Rescheduled Presidential Visit to Eswatini Draws Diplomatic Attention
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te eventually landed in Eswatini on May 2 following an unsuccessful attempt earlier in late
Across Ontario in late April and early May, mayors and councillors raised Falun Dafa Day flags in front of city halls to mark World Falun Dafa Day, the annual commemoration of the day in 1992 when the spiritual practice was first introduced to the public in China. Banners reading "Truthfulness,
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Canada Flags Beijing Interference as Most Serious Threat Since the Cold War: Report
Canada’s intelligence agency has issued a strong warning about the country’s national
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Trump Weighs Cutting US Troops in Germany as Transatlantic Tensions Escalate
U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled that his administration is considering a
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Lithuania Plans to Join US-Led Maritime Coalition to Secure Strait of Hormuz Shipping
As tensions continue in the Strait of Hormuz, multiple countries are gradually
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- Burmese Journalist Shin Daewe Freed From Prison After Three Years of Detainment
- ‘Unbroken’: Shen Yun Artists Share Stories of Identity and Faith at Toronto Premiere
- Taiwan Experts Warn US-Iran War Will Shift American Focus to Indo-Pacific
- Tokyo Electron Fined NT$150 Million Over TSMC 2nm Trade Secret Leak Case
For many people, the day does not truly begin until the first cup of coffee. For others, that same cup can bring an unwelcome side effect: cramps, urgency, and a quick trip to the nearest restroom. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone—and the situation is often manageable. Understanding
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Death Valley Springs to Live With a Rare Superbloom
Death Valley, home to one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth, has sprung to life with an exceptional superbloom of wildflowers after an unusually heavy rainfall (a whopping 2.5 inches over the course of three months). A geographical anomaly Located mostly in southeastern California, Death Valley is a rift
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Toronto Premiere of ‘Unbroken’ Draws Praise and Support From Canadian Leaders
TORONTO, Canada — On April 22, the acclaimed documentary "Unbroken: The Untold Story of Shen Yun" premiered in
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NYC Launches Community Garden in Brownsville to Boost Food Access, Community Wellness
The Garden Creates Space For Residents to Grow, Connect, and Thrive by Participating in Hands-on Programs While Building
Imagine yourself at thirty: pushing hard at work, planning a future with a partner, or settling into the early, exhausting joy of parenthood. Now picture spending twelve hours of every week connected to a dialysis machine—three sessions, four hours each, every week, without exception, for the rest of your life.
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Six Things Every Boy Needs to Grow Into a Confident Man, According to ‘Raising Boys’
Parents raising sons often face a familiar tension: the gap between the boy in front of them and
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Should Older Adults Eat More Meat? Low-Protein Diets Linked to Muscle Loss and Weakened Immunity
Low-meat diets in old age carry risks Ask older adults in China about their diet, and the answer
Interviews by Julie Wang NEWARK, New Jersey — On April 29, Shen Yun Performing Arts kicked off a five-show run at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Audience members described the performance as uplifting, visually stunning, and deeply moving, with many saying it exceeded expectations and left a lasting impression.
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‘Speaks to Everyone’: Shen Yun Draws Praise From Theatergoers in Worcester, MA
Interviews by Julie Wang WORCESTER, Massachusetts — On April 25-26, Shen Yun Performing Arts held three shows at
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Shen Yun Captivates Baltimore Audiences, Earns Praise From Maryland Lawmaker
By Cao Ming, Vision Times BALTIMORE, Maryland — On April 19-19, Shen Yun Performing Arts returned to Baltimore