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EXPLAINER: What's happened so far at China's annual congress
Mar 8, 2021

EXPLAINER: What's happened so far at China's annual congress

Midway through its annual session, China’s ceremonial parliament is focusing on boosting the economy, building self-reliance in technology and further squeezing room for political opposition in Hong K...

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Asian shares mixed after US stimulus bill, profit-taking
Mar 8, 2021

Asian shares mixed after US stimulus bill, profit-taking

Asian shares were mixed Monday, as some indexes were lifted by hopes for a gradual global recovery after the U.S. stimulus package passed the Senate over the weekend...

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Escalating violence raises pressure for Myanmar sanctions
Mar 8, 2021

Escalating violence raises pressure for Myanmar sanctions

The escalation of violence in Myanmar as authorities crack down on protests against the February 1 coup is adding to pressure for more sanctions against the junta...

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Chinese exports surge as global demand recovers from virus
Mar 7, 2021

Chinese exports surge as global demand recovers from virus

China’s exports surged 60.6% over a year earlier in the first two months of 2021, after factories reopened and global demand started to recover from the coronavirus pandemic...

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Escalating violence ups pressure for Myanmar sanctions
Mar 7, 2021

Escalating violence ups pressure for Myanmar sanctions

The escalation of violence in Myanmar as authorities crack down on protests against the February 1 coup is adding to pressure for more sanctions against the junta...

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China sets growth target 'over 6%,' tightening HK control
Mar 5, 2021

China sets growth target 'over 6%,' tightening HK control

China’s No. 2 leader has set a healthy economic growth target and vowed to make the nation self-reliant in technology amid tension with Washington and Europe over trade and human rights...

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Japan extends virus emergency for 2 weeks for Tokyo area
Mar 5, 2021

Japan extends virus emergency for 2 weeks for Tokyo area

Japan’s government is extending a state of emergency in the Tokyo region for another two weeks because its medical systems are still strained by COVID-19 patients...

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China boosts defense spending by 6.8% amid debt, pandemic
Mar 5, 2021

China boosts defense spending by 6.8% amid debt, pandemic

China will boost defense spending by 6.8% this year amid high government debt and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic impact...

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China announces 'over 6%' economic growth target, tech plans
Mar 5, 2021

China announces 'over 6%' economic growth target, tech plans

China’s No. 2 leader has set a healthy economic growth target and vowed to make it more self-reliant in technology amid tension with Washington and Europe over trade, Hong Kong and human rights...

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Japan to extend virus emergency for 2 weeks for Tokyo area
Mar 5, 2021

Japan to extend virus emergency for 2 weeks for Tokyo area

Japan’s government will extend a state of emergency in the Tokyo region for another two weeks because its medical systems are still strained by COVID-19 patients...

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