Vietnamese new leader’s pragmatic approach to ideology and diplomacy may see Vietnam become more confident in pursuing its national interests. But preserving the anti-corruption campaign is paramount.
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Here’s why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely
Security and semiconductors are among Taiwan’s priorities, as the island considers the presidential candidates’ policies and possible impacts on the island, which China repeatedly threatens to invade.
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In China, Trump has cachet but few see U.S. ties improving under him or Harris
Former President Donald Trump thumps Vice President Harris in name recognition and cache, but analysts say Beijing sees both as bad news.
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A man is caught attempting to smuggle 100 live snakes into China in his pants
The man’s bizarre smuggling attempt included many non-native species of snakes stuffed into his pants, according to China’s customs authority.
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A deadly fire exposes the lack of protection for migrant workers in South Korea
As South Korea’s population shrinks, foreign migrant workers are joining the country’s workforce. But a recent deadly fire exposed the risks some of them are facing.
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Inside the Chinese-funded and staffed marijuana farms springing up across the U.S.
Large numbers of migrants from China are crossing into the U.S. and finding work on marijuana farms. Some of the businesses are accused of exploiting workers and violating state growing rules.
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Nuclear powers are deepening their reliance on their nukes, a watchdog group says
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute report says it hasn’t seen nuclear weapons playing such a prominent role in international relations since the Cold War.
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China arrests a man in connection to stabbing of 4 U.S. college instructors
The four instructors from a college in Iowa were injured in a rare stabbing attack in a public park in China.
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Heavy security in China and Hong Kong on 35th anniversary of Tiananmen crackdown
China has long quashed any memory of the killings, when the government ordered in the army to end the months-long protests and uphold Communist rule. The death toll remains unknown to this day.
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In a first, OpenAI removes influence operations tied to Russia, China and Israel
AI tools have helped the people behind influence operations produce more content, but OpenAI says the operations it disrupted didn’t gain traction with real people or reach large audiences.
