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How a Blank Sheet of Paper Is a Protest Symbol in China
Many observers say the blank sheets represent everything protesters wish they could say but cannot.
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Pakistani Director Saim Sadiq on 'Joyland' and Trans Rights
TIME speaks with Sadiq about Pakistan banning—then un-banning—his award-winning movie.
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November 23, 2022
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Asia’s Gambling Mecca Gets a China-Backed Makeover
Beijing is betting that it can forge a new identity for Macau. It’s not paying off.
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Imran Khan is in stable condition after being shot in the leg Thursday at a rally.
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October 31, 2022
Booker Prize Winner Shehan Karunatilaka on Literature and Sri Lanka's Ongoing Crises
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What To Know About Thailand’s Gun Problem
The question now facing the country as it reels from its deadliest mass shooting is what its notorious gun culture, at least by Asian standards, has to do with it.
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October 6, 2022
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Tokyo and Seoul will attend a NATO summit, as observers, for the first time. It's a risky move.
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Chinese Base Raises Stakes in Southeast Asia
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Biden's Vow To Defend Taiwan If China Invaded Is Risky
Biden stated Monday that his government would defend Taiwan in the event of aggression from Beijing
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May 23, 2022
Biden Says U.S. Will Defend Taiwan Militarily
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May 23, 2022
Biden's Focus on 'Shared Values' May Be a Blunder in Asia
Biden's focus on common political values to build a coalition may be a costly blunder as it limits the number of potential security partners
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May 23, 2022
Marcos' Vague Plans for the Philippine Economy Spark Concern
Investors need to see concrete proposals before having confidence in Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
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South Korea's Spy Agency Joins NATO Center
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How #MeToo Is Taking on a Life of Its Own in Asia
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