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Chinese officials look to limit social media and screen time in China

Washington — While some youth in China admit to spending an excessive amount of time on the internet, many are skeptical…

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Exclusive: Second Iranian ship suspected of carrying missile ingredient leaves China

WASHINGTON — A second Iranian ship that Western news reports have named as part of a scheme to import a missile…

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Russian foreign minister exaggerates Russia-China relations, ignores nuances

Relations between Russia and China are indeed closer than at any point since the 1950s, but they are shaped more…

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Millions celebrate Hindu Holi festival, approach of spring

Hindus across India and other South Asian countries, dressed mostly in white, smeared or sprayed friends and relatives with brightly…

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Military says death toll in Pakistan’s train hijacking rises to 31

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan officials confirmed Friday that 31 people, including 23 security personnel, lost their lives in Tuesdays train hijacking by…

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Author says ban on her book reflects Taliban’s repression of women

WASHINGTON — When Naveeda Khoshbo published her book of political analysis in 2019, she received widespread praise and recognition. For many,…

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VOA Uzbek: Human rights group urges Uzbekistan to uphold reforms

Uzbekistan has made significant progress in eliminating widespread state-imposed forced labor, according to the Uzbek Forum for Human Rights. The…

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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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