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Afghanistan denies link to train attack in Pakistan

The Afghan Taliban have rejected Pakistans allegation that Tuesdays deadly hostage-taking of a train was planned and directed from Afghan…

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UN chief in Bangladesh to visit Rohingya camps as he pushes for aid

DHAKA, BANGLADESH — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is getting a first-hand look at the situation of more than 1 million Rohingya…

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VOA Mandarin: China revises PLA regulations prioritizing war readiness

Three revised regulations that dictate everything from the Chinese militarys broad mandate to soldiers day-to-day life are slated to take…

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The story of Chinese Americans who call Texas home

The state of Texas has the third-largest Asian American population in the United States, according to the U.S. census, and…

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Taiwan president warns of China’s ‘infiltration’ effort

TAIPEI, TAIWAN — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday that China has deepened its influence campaigns and infiltration against the…

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China accuses New Zealand’s top spy of spreading ‘false information’

BEIJING — Chinas embassy in New Zealand on Thursday accused Wellingtons top spy of lying after the intelligence chief warned of…

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Vietnam, Singapore agree to boost ties, cooperation on subsea cables

HANOI, VIETNAM — Singapore and Vietnam on Wednesday agreed to enhance cooperation in subsea cables, finance, and energy, marking an upgrade…

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Advocates for jailed publisher Lai turn to Trump administration

WASHINGTON — The son of imprisoned pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai this week brought the campaign to secure his fathers release to…

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China boosting development of AI for use in trade war with US

NEW DELHI — Encouraged by the enthusiastic reception to its DeepSeek artificial intelligence platform in January, Chinas leaders are going all…

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VOA Mandarin: China, Walmart discuss response to US tariffs

Chinas Commerce Ministry reportedly held talks with Walmart on Tuesday after the U.S. retail giant had requested a 10% price…

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