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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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Japan eyes boosting rice exports eightfold by 2030

TOKYO — Japan wants to boost its rice exports almost eightfold by 2030, a ministry official said Thursday, despite currently suffering…

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China misleads on involvement in Panama Canal

Chinas Foreign Ministry says China is committed to Panama Canal neutrality and has never interfered in its operation. VOAs Leonid…

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Foreign bloggers help China spread propaganda, analysis finds

Foreign bloggers who praise China rapidly gain popularity and millions of followers on Chinese social media platforms. VOA examined the…

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Eyewitnesses give harrowing account of Pakistan train attack

ISLAMABAD — Passengers of a Pakistani train held hostage in the restive Balochistan province shared with VOA disturbing details of their…

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VOA Uzbek: EU boosts its Central Asia strategy

As the U.S. seeks to strengthen ties with resource-rich Central Asia, the European Union is also reaching out to the…

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Pakistani military rescues nearly 200 passengers after train attack

ISLAMABAD — Security sources said Wednesday a Pakistani military operation rescued 190 passengers and killed 30 terrorists, a day after an…

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VOA Mandarin: About 12 million graduates to join China’s shrinking job market

TAIPEI, TAIWAN — About 12.2 million college graduates are expected to enter Chinas shrinking labor market this summer, Wang Xiaoping, minister…

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