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East Asia
A couple enjoys intimate conversation under the plum blossoms in Nanjing
Photo taken on Feb. 27, 2013 shows people enjoy the scenery of plum blossoms at the “plum blossom mountain” scenic spot in Nanjing, capital of east China’s Jiangsu Province. Plum blossoms began to bloom as temperature rised in Jiangsu. Photo taken on Feb. 27, 2013 shows a couple enjoy the…
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How media plays in territorial disputes
Truthful and fair reporting based on the facts from an objective viewpoint might be one of the ways in which the media can help find peaceful solutions to rampant territorial disputes in Asia. During a seminar organized by the Asia Journalist Association (AJA) and sponsored by the Korea Press Foundation…
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A big banner showing a national flag hung in central Seoul to celebrate Mar.1 Independence Movement Day
Workers hang a banner showing a nation flag to celebrate the March First Independence Movement Day, the anniversary of the 1919 uprising against Japanese colonial rule, in front of the Sejong Culture Center in Seoul, South Korea, Feb. 28, 2013. The letters read ” The 94th anniversary of the Independence…
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A woman wears head scarf against wind and dust near the Tiananmen in Beijing
BEIJING, Feb. 28, 2013 (Xinhua) — A pedestrian wears head scarf against wind and dust as she walks past the Tian’anmen in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 28, 2013. Beijing was hit by heavy fog on Thursday morning. The fog led to reduced visibility and degenerated air quality. The city…
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Asia leaps toward regional economic unity
Asia plans to take a great leap forward in regional economic integration during the next decade, as the United Nations continues to intensify the promotion of South-South cooperation among member states. According to a recent report by the Inter Press Service, the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the…
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Violinist Jenny Bae launches a classical crossover album
Jenny Bae, one of the distinguished violinists in the world, came up with a classical crossover album blending contemporary favorites with traditional Korean instruments. Bae is giving her fans a unique opportunity to be a part of this new album as she will be producing the record via the crowdfunding…
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Head of Chinese parliamentary meets with Taiwan’s ruling party leader in Beijing
Jia Qinglin (R), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, shakes hands with Honorary Chairman of the Kuomintang Lien Chan, in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 26, 2013. Jia Qinglin (R), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, meets with…
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Head of Hong Kong Administrative Region meets with visiting Thai PM
Leung Chun-Ying (R), Chief Executive of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, meets with visiting Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 26, 2013. <Xinhua>
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NK-Egyptian joint venture company Koryolink opens in Pyongyang
Photo taken on Feb. 25, 2013 shows the business hall of the Korean-Egyptian joint venture company Koryolink in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Foreigners living in DPRK can get access to the mobile Internet starting from Monday. <Xinhua/Du Baiyu>
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A vendor in Sanaa sells fabric made in China, largest trading partner of Yemen
A Yemeni vendor sells fabric made in China at his store in Sanaa, Yemen, on Feb. 25, 2013. According the Chinese Embassy in Sanaa, China has become the largest trading partner of Yemen, with bilateral trade reaching a historical high of 5.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2012, increasing about 31%…
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