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China will uphold world peace, Xi says, despite others’ concerns
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China will uphold world peace, Xi says, despite others’ concerns

BEIJING, Oct 25 (Reuters) – President Xi Jinping vowed on Monday that China would always uphold world peace and international…
Biden says United States would come to Taiwan’s defense
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Biden says United States would come to Taiwan’s defense

BALTIMORE, Oct 21 (Reuters) – The United States would come to Taiwan’s defense and has a commitment to defend the…
With Xi-Biden meeting, U.S. aims to show responsible handling of China ties
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With Xi-Biden meeting, U.S. aims to show responsible handling of China ties

WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) – White House officials are gearing up for a virtual meeting between President Joe Biden and…
For sleepy Hong Kong residents, 5-hour bus tour is a snooze
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For sleepy Hong Kong residents, 5-hour bus tour is a snooze

HONG KONG (AP) — Travel-starved, sleep-deprived residents might find a new Hong Kong bus tour to be a snooze. The…
Hong Kong ditches local licensing exam to tackle doctor shortage
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Hong Kong ditches local licensing exam to tackle doctor shortage

HONG KONG, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s legislature on Thursday passed a law that allows overseas-trained doctors to practise…
Rights activists urge boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
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Rights activists urge boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Human rights activists urged international governments, sponsors and athletes on Tuesday to boycott what they called…
Court rulings free Hong Kong police to probe older offences under security law
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Court rulings free Hong Kong police to probe older offences under security law

HONG KONG, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Recent court judgements have freed Hong Kong authorities to use national security powers to…
‘Cement mountain’: China’s rocky road on biodiversity beyond rosy UN summit
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‘Cement mountain’: China’s rocky road on biodiversity beyond rosy UN summit

KUNMING, China, Oct 18 (Reuters) – China used a five-day United Nations biodiversity conference in Kunming to celebrate its achievements…
Taiwan tensions raise fears of US-China conflict in Asia
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Taiwan tensions raise fears of US-China conflict in Asia

BANGKOK (AP) — After sending a record number of military aircraft to harass Taiwan over China’s National Day holiday, Beijing…
China says military drills near Taiwan a ‘just’ move
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China says military drills near Taiwan a ‘just’ move

BEIJING, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Chinese military exercises near Taiwan are targeted at forces promoting the island’s formal independence and…
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