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A new train in China
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The more the Chinese threaten and scold, the more they promote the Dalai Lama's importance around the world.
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Taiwan asked for weapons from the US years ago, and most on the island back the deal.
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Kathleen E. McLaughlin - China and its neighbors - February 2, 2010 13:12 ET
Washington is hardening its stance, China is rising to the occasion and there's likely trouble down the line.
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Thomas Mucha - Commerce - January 28, 2010 17:24 ET
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Jonathan Adams - China and its neighbors - January 27, 2010 09:48 ET
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Colum Murphy - China and its neighbors - January 27, 2010 06:40 ET
As the number of child kidnappings in Shenzhen grows, so too does distrust between parents and police.
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Kathleen E. McLaughlin - China and its neighbors - January 25, 2010 20:14 ET
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Jonathan Adams - China and its neighbors - January 24, 2010 08:25 ET
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Police shut down Mr. Gay China competition in Beijing
Dinah Gardner - China and its neighbors - January 15, 2010 12:59 ET
Restrictions on homosexuality have relaxed in recent years, but state still keeps a watchful eye.
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Kathleen E. McLaughlin - China and its neighbors - January 13, 2010 06:39 ET
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Peter Gelling - Indonesia - January 10, 2010 07:56 ET
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Thomas Mucha - Commerce - January 9, 2010 10:06 ET
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