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Taiwan Detains 2 Drone Executives Over Chinese-Made Chips in Military Contracts
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Undercover Report Exposes Sprawling Scam Network at Cambodia’s Long Bay
HK Expands Mainland Tours for Young Ex-Offenders Amid Indoctrination Concerns
Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department has taken 14 young rehabilitated offenders on its third mainland China tour this year, part of a program officials say is meant to bolster national identity and understanding of Chinese history and culture
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Exclusive Interview: Analyst on Why Rubio’s Uzbekistan Visit Matters for US Strategy in Central Asia
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Four Years After Sitong Bridge Protest, Peng Lifa Reportedly Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison
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Iran-backed Houthis Trying to Build Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles With Components From a ‘Chinese Supplier’, Investigators Say
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Canada Moves to Deport China-Born Political Donor Over Alleged War Crimes
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Ukrainian Drones, Air Defense Disrupted by Sudden Starlink Restrictions
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Former Chongqing Mayor Huang Qifan Falls Under Probe Ahead of CCP Plenum
Wave of Protests Sweeps Europe as Living Costs Rise and Public Anger Grows
POLICY & POLITICS
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- Trump, Xi, Putin Could Hold Trilateral Summit in China to End Ukraine War, Kremlin Says
India Accuses China of Changing Border Patrol Routines as Military ‘Face-offs’ Continue
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The Pentagon’s decision to designate Chinese-funded Confucius Institutes as a national security threat has renewed scrutiny of Beijing’s influence in American higher education, particularly programs that allegedly continued operating under different names after their original institutions closed. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the designation on Oct. 23, accusing Chinese
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Trump Admin Urges Europe to Reclaim Traditional Values, Defend Free Speech
Analysis A recurring theme of the Trump administration's second term has been
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US-Japan Keen Sword 27 Drills Focus on Taiwan Contingency; Taiwan Welcomes Regional Cooperation
The largest-ever U.S.-Japan joint military exercise, Keen Sword 27, began Oct. 19,
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America 250: Delaware Valley Opera — Four Decades of Building Community Through the Arts
For nearly four decades, Delaware Valley Opera (DVO) has brought opera and
- NYC Expands Medallion Relief Program to Reduce Tax Burden on Taxi Owners
- New York Medicaid Fraud Probe Exposes 390% Surge in Seniors Billed by Day Care Centers
- More Than a Game: Ari Roberts on Building Confidence, Family and Community Through Tennis
- Trump Discusses New ‘Route’ to Denuclearization; Expert Calls for Arms Control With China, Russia
- Huawei Trial Raises Questions Over ‘Rogue Employee’ Defense in Trade Secret Theft Case
- Chinese Espionage Case Exposes Links to Mexican Drug Cartel and Cambodia Scam Empire
- Chinese Graduate Student Accused of Poisoning University of Wyoming Colleague’s Te
- US Charges 14 in North Korea Remote IT Worker Scheme Targeting More Than 70 Companies
- Who Will Care for Them Tomorrow? Attorney Andrea Capita on Planning Ahead for Families and Caregivers (Part II)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made an unannounced one-day visit to the Chinese border city of Dandong on Oct. 24, days after unsubstantiated rumors circulated online claiming he had died of a brain hemorrhage. China’s fourth-ranking official, Wang Huning, accompanied Kim during the visit, which highlighted renewed efforts by
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Beijing on Edge as Fifth Plenum Opens: Militias Guard Bridges, Armed Police Patrol Streets, and Subway Security Checks Tighten
As the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) Fifth Plenum of the 20th Central Committee opened on Oct. 26, Beijing
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US Think Tanks Warn Beijing May Be Targeting Puma Shen to Influence Taipei Election
Beijing may be escalating pressure on Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen by targeting his
Marine Le Pen has formally launched her fourth bid for the French presidency, promising tougher security measures and economic reforms as nationwide protests and public dissatisfaction with established political parties reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 election. The 58-year-old National Rally leader opened her campaign on Sunday, Oct.
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Taiwan Seeks Cross-Party Support for Anti-Infiltration Act Amendments to Counter Transnational Repression
According to Focus Taiwan, Taiwanese stand-up comedian and xiangsheng performer Huang Yi-hao
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Taiwan Ranks Among World’s 20 Largest Economies by Purchasing Power, IMF Data Shows
Taiwan has secured a place among the world's 20 largest economies when
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Chinese-Built Railway Scandal Fuels Political Crisis Ahead of Serbia’s Elections
A fatal railway station collapse involving a Chinese-built infrastructure project has become
- CCP Transnational Repression: Leaked Database Reportedly Lists Over 10,000 Targets
- He Left the Soviet Union to Give His Family a Better Life; His Son Then Built Google
- Taiwan Indicts Five in Alleged CCP-Linked Attack on Comedian Who Mocked Xi Jinping
- Taiwan Traces $343 Million Prince Group Money Laundering Network
- Taiwan Reports 2.58 Million Daily Cyberattack Attempts Ahead of Elections
- Taiwan Warns of CCP AI Election Interference Targeting Voters Ahead of Nov. 28
- 4,000 Falun Gong Practitioners Form a Giant Lotus at Taipei’s Liberty Square
- Taiwan Elections: New Taipei City Emerges as Key Political Bellwether
- Taiwan Scholars Warn Chinese Election Interference Aims to Erode Trust in Democracy
Think seaweed is just for sushi? Last month — on September 21, an extraordinary team-up at NARO in Rockefeller Center turned that idea upside down. To close out a spectacular multi-course lunch, pastry chef Lee Eunji of Lysée surprised guests with a sweet dessert crafted from gamtae and gim —
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Wuhan Lockdown Film ‘White-Clad Heroes’ Sparks Backlash Ahead of November Release
White-Clad Heroes, a film about the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown in Wuhan, is scheduled to open in mainland China on Nov. 6, nearly six years after filming ended. But the announcement has drawn sharp criticism from some Chinese internet users, who say it revives painful memories of the pandemic and the
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How Napa Cabbage Became the King of Winter Vegetables in Northern China
Winters in northern China are long and cold. In the past, without temperature-controlled storage and greenhouse cultivation, fresh
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How Ancient Chinese Tea Became the Top-Selling Beverage in Japanese Convenience Stores
In Japan, tea is a ubiquitous beverage. Green tea, hojicha, genmaicha, and oolong teas take up a significant
If you ask a friend or coworker how they are doing, you will likely get the same one-word answer: “Busy!” Busyness has become the default setting of modern life. We wear our packed schedules like invisible badges of honor, competing over who gets the least sleep or has the longest
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11 Things You Didn’t Know About Luffa
If you thought luffa was simply a natural sponge, exceptional for exfoliation, think again. The luffa sponge is
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Slow Down, and Make the Most of Your Meal
You’re busy, overworked, stressed. Sometimes you hardly notice what you are eating — or who is sitting across
Kung fu, one of the most profound classical martial arts traditions of the East, is credited to Bodhidharma, a sixth-century CE Indian Buddhist monk who travelled from India to ancient China to spread the Dharma. According to legend, Bodhidharma, also known as Bodhitara or Dharmmatara, holds the record for continuously
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How Zhuge Liang Taught His Son to Uphold Virtue in a Brief Letter
In 234 AD, statesman and strategist Zhuge Liang’s health was deteriorating after many years of faithful, selfless service
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Purple in Japan: The Color of Prestige and Elegance
In traditional Japanese culture, purple holds a very special place. This beautiful color was not only appreciated in