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Asian markets mixed as dealers eye trade talks, Hong Kong rallies
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Asian markets mixed as dealers eye trade talks, Hong Kong rallies

Asian markets were mixed Monday on broad optimism that China and the United States are close to a mini trade…
‘Kawaii!’ Olympic robot mascots thrill Tokyo students
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‘Kawaii!’ Olympic robot mascots thrill Tokyo students

Robot versions of Japan’s Olympic and Paralympic mascots thrilled hundreds of school children in Tokyo on Monday, striking sporting poses…
Protesters set fire to hold off police at Hong Kong campus
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Protesters set fire to hold off police at Hong Kong campus

Pro-democracy demonstrators holed up in a Hong Kong university campus set the main entrance ablaze Monday to prevent surrounding police…
US, China negotiators hold ‘constructive’ call on trade deal: ministry
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US, China negotiators hold ‘constructive’ call on trade deal: ministry

Top Chinese and US trade negotiators held “constructive” discussions over the phone on a preliminary trade deal between the two…
Leaked China documents reveal ‘no mercy’ in Xinjiang: NYT
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Leaked China documents reveal ‘no mercy’ in Xinjiang: NYT

A rare and huge leak of Chinese government documents has shed new light on a security crackdown on Muslims in…
Hong Kong officer hit by arrow as activists vow to ‘squeeze economy’
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Hong Kong officer hit by arrow as activists vow to ‘squeeze economy’

A police officer was struck in the leg by an arrow shot by a Hong Kong activist on Sunday, the…
Myanmar rejects ICC probe over Rohingya as legal pressure mounts
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Myanmar rejects ICC probe over Rohingya as legal pressure mounts

Myanmar struck back Friday after a surge of global legal pressure over its alleged crimes against the Rohingya, branding an…
Clean-up begins in Hong Kong after week of chaos and destruction
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Clean-up begins in Hong Kong after week of chaos and destruction

A clean-up began across Hong Kong Saturday with pro-government groups removing bricks and debris from roads after a week of…
Govt supporters march in Hong Kong after week of chaos
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Govt supporters march in Hong Kong after week of chaos

Government supporters took to the streets of downtown Hong Kong on Saturday after a chaotic working week saw hardcore pro-democracy…
Protesters blockade universities, stockpile makeshift weapons as chaos grips Hong Kong
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Protesters blockade universities, stockpile makeshift weapons as chaos grips Hong Kong

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Anti-government protesters dug in at several university campuses across Hong Kong on Wednesday, setting the stage…
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