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3 compelling photo books for gifting this winter
These photo books capture the world in images that are by turns amusing and heartbreaking.
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3 compelling photo books for gifting this winter
These photo books capture the world in images that are by turns amusing and heartbreaking.
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Spike in Tibetan self-immolations draws international attention to China
Today, yet another Tibetan died after he set himself on fire in protest. And neither the Chinese authorities nor exiled Tibetan leaders seem able, or willing, to halt the recent spike in such incidents.
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More than a game: when North Korea meets S. Korea at Olympic ping-pong
South Korea prevailed over North Korea in Olympic ping-pong today. It's one of the few contests between the bitter rivals where they're fairly evenly matched.
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Two Tibetans self-immolate in Lhasa: is protest spreading?
Two Tibetans set themselves on fire Sunday in the first such protests against Chinese rule in Lhasa, the tightly controlled Tibetan capital. At least 34 Tibetans have self-immolated since March 2011.
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Opinion: Why Voice of America is losing to voice of communist China – at home and abroad
With funding and program cuts, Washington is crippling the truth-telling Voice of America broadcasts in China. Meanwhile, Beijing is aggressively expanding its media campaign to spread untruths – broadcasting from American soil. America can't afford to let the VOA go silent.
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Chinese police shoot three in Tibet amid protests
One was killed and two others wounded by the police.
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Don't let Voice of America broadcasts go static
Voice of America (VOA), the jewel in America's public diplomacy effort abroad, is set to be streamlined. Some programs can be downsized. But VOA is in the national interest, especially as Russia, China, and Iran expand state-supported media. Cuts should be handled with care.
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On China, by Henry Kissinger
Kissinger is convinced that China must be dealt with through compromise.
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South Korean farmers assess fallout of major outbreak of foot and mouth disease
An outbreak of foot and mouth disease has plunged the South Korean farming sector into crisis mode, threatening the livelihoods of a generation of farmers and hitting consumers.
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North Korea's heir apparent Kim Jong-un appears with father Kim Jong-il at military parade
Despite backing of key Workers' Party officials, Kim Jong-un seems to be unpopular among North Korean citizens.
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Everything Is Broken
A journalist’s coverage of the May 2008 tropical cyclone that killed more than 100,000 Burmese offers the best available picture of contemporary life in Burma.
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Southeast Asia: a correspondent's Vietnam revisited 35 years after the fall of Saigon
Every conflict has its own scribes. Southeast Asia's had a singular take.
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Flip side to China's censorship at home: more PR in America
Even as China cracks down on dissidents and the Internet, Beijing ramps up efforts to sway opinion in the US and elsewhere.
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When China Rules the World
Is China set to displace the US as the new global superpower?
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Opinion: In the war of ideas, Uncle Sam’s voice must be heard
With a new board, government broadcasters like Voice of America could thrive again.
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Opinion: Mongolia: a democratic breakthrough?
Mongolia was once considered among the least likely of former communist nations to make a successful transition to democracy. But it now holds regular national elections and its economy is poised for growth.
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The Generalissimo
Chiang Kai-shek has been unfairly condemned by history, argues a new biography.
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The Monitor's View: Why China's ethnic riots help the Communist Party
Official media depicted the country's dominant Han as victims, a useful unifier in a down economy.
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Postcards from Tomorrow Square
James Fallows offers insightful reporting on the rise of China.
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Charter 08 worries China
Police have detained activists behind the democracy petition, which has drawn diverse support.
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Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China
A compelling portrait of China's new working class.
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Spotlight on China, darkness in Tibet
Tibet is shouting. But China isn't listening.
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Opinion: Spotlight on China, darkness in Tibet
Tibet is shouting. But China isn't listening.
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Police keep tight lid on Tibet after protests
The region sees its biggest demonstrations in 20 years.
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Violence breaks out at protests in Tibet
Chinese news agency confirms fires set by protesters. Other sources report injuries, shots fired.
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