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East Asia
Create a better life against rains and storms
“Chinese people, under the guidance of the Communist Party of China (CPC), have written a glorious history and created a beautiful life of their own through enduring hardships and making strenuous efforts”, said an article titled Make Relentless Efforts to Create A Better Life” under the byline of Xuan Yan…
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East Asia
Commentary: Development the key to all issues
The trade conflicts between the US and China has attracted worldwide attention after the US administration targeted a wider range of imports from China subjected to the additional tariffs. Admittedly, the trade conflicts have exerted adverse impacts on some export industries or export-oriented enterprises in China, but there is no…
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East Asia
China’s service trade hit a record high in the first half of 2018
China’s service trade maintained a stable and rapid growth in the first half of 2018, according to the Department of Trade Services and Commercial Services under China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Aug. 7. The country’s service trade hits a record high in the first 6 months this year with…
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East Asia
China stays calm in second round of trade dispute with US
The US fired the second shot in the trade war by announcing to impose additional 25 percent tariffs on $16 billion worth of Chinese products on Tuesday, following on from the 25 percent tariff on $34 billion worth of Chinese imports effective from July 6th. The newly imposed tariffs will…
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East Asia
The situation of canine butcher shops in South Korea
Moran Market in the suburban city of Seongnam is an iconic venue illustrating the dramatic change in Koreans’ perceptions of dogs. In the past, dogs were viewed as a cheap, readily available source of protein. That sweeping perception has changed a lot over the past decade, particularly after the mid-2000s. …
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East Asia
North Korean cosmetics popular in China
Many might doubt the quality of “made in North Korea” products, but some Chinese seem to support them, according to Chinese media. An report on North Korean cosmetics being popular among Chinese online shoppers was posted on a Chinese blog called Zhengzhidao July 15 and has since been shared by…
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East Asia
Filmmaker, actor face new sexual misconduct allegations
MBC’s investigative program “PD Notebook” disclosed additional sexual assault allegations involving award-winning filmmaker Kim Ki-duk and actor Cho Jae-hyun, months after the first shocking revelations in March of their habitual sexual misconduct. On Tuesday, four victims claimed they were sexually harassed or assaulted by Kim or Cho at different times.…
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East Asia
Create your color at Ink Lab
In this technologically advanced era, ever-smarter gadgets and artificial intelligence software help people save time and increase efficiency. However, analogue culture still exists and many people are drawn to all things analogue, putting up with inconveniences. Grownups enjoy coloring books, use fountain pens and decorate their diaries by hand as…
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Culture
Comic Con Seoul 2018 to display pop culture trends
Comic Con Seoul 2018, a global pop culture convention, will open on Friday at COEX in southern Seoul and continue throughout the weekend. The event offers a chance for geeks in Korea to check out the latest trends in comics, movies, dramas, animation, games and toys. The event, taking place…
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