Asia
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Myanmar, Thailand get hit with a 7.7-magnitude earthquake, killing over 140 people
The number of casualties are expected to increase in both Myanmar and Thailand.
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China vows to retaliate if Trump increases tariffs next week
Trump said Thursday that he would impose another 10% tariff on Chinese imports starting March 4.
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China Hawk Chang says Biden's inaction on China has left US 'so far behind' in espionage game
Chang says that the Biden administration neglected to address China's espionage and economic threats towards the US, but that Trump's tariffs could "bring down the Chinese economy."
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Hong Kong court sentences editor to jail, releases another on health grounds
Chung was sentenced to 21 months in prison while Lam, who had already served 10 months in pre-trial detention, was released based on health grounds.
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White House concerned with reported secret Russian war drone program in China, ready to act: Report
"The PRC government also has a responsibility to ensure its companies are not providing lethal assistance," the spokesperson said.
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China, U.S. military leaders hold first call in years to 'reduce the risk of misperception'
Samuel Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, hopes for frequent communication with China military leaders
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Hong Kong journalists found guilty of sedition in case critics view as setback for press freedom
The Associated Press reported that the sedition case is the first involving members of the press in Hong Kong since 1997, when it returned to Chinese rule.
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Canada imposing 100% tariff on EV imports from China, following similar move by US
“Actors like China have chosen to give themselves an unfair advantage in the global marketplace,” he said.
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Two Pakistan bus crashes kill 36
Dozens more were injured in the crashes just hours apart
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State Dept. official meets Dalai Lama, affirms commitment to address China's human rights abuses
The pair discussed U.S. 'support for resuming dialogue between [China] and His Holiness' on human rights issues
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Trump disavows Chinese EV battery plant in Michigan: 'I AM 100% OPPOSED'
The factory has the support of Michigan Democrats, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Ukraine requests emergency assistance via NATO
The besieged country requested 'heavy equipment to support civilian emergency responders'
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U.S., French navies hold drills in Western Pacific amid growing regional tensions
The joint exercises support free navigation in the Philippine Sea as China–Philippines relations deteriorate