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East Asia
Ahn Cheol-soo Announces His Run For Presidency
Ahn Cheol-soo, the founder of Seoul-based antivirus maker AhnLab, speaks during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012. Ahn has formally announced his presidential bid in South Korea because of public calls to reform politics. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) news@theasian.asia
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U.S. Defense Chief Talks With Xi Jinping In Beijing
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, left, meets with China’s Vice President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012. Panetta met Wednesday with Chinese leader-in-waiting Xi, who just days ago reappeared after a puzzling two-week disappearance. <AP Photo/Larry Downing> Chinese Vice President…
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Chinese Hold Anti-Japan Protest In Kuala Lumpur
Chinese protestors hold a banner during an anti-Japan protest on disputed islands, called Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, outside the Japanese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012. The banner reads ” Diaoyu Island belongs to China.” A Chinese protestor holds a Chinese national flag during an…
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International Film Festival Opens In Pyongyang
In this photo taken Sept. 18, 2012, a North Korean wearing a pin of late leader Kim Il Sung, walks at the Korean Film Studio in Pyongyang, North Korea. An international film festival opens Thursday, Sept. 20 in the unlikeliest of places: North Korea. Held every two years, the Pyongyang…
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Planned Classes On Chinese Patriotism Spark Harsh Protest Of HK Students
Students gesture during a demonstration demanding the government to withdraw the new subject “Moral and National Education” from the school curriculum, at the City University of Hong Kong , Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012. Hong Kong officials backed down on plans to make students take Chinese patriotism classes following protests in…
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Recent Panoramic Views Of North Korean Capital Of Pyongyang
In this Sept. 17, 2012 photo, the sun sets over the tower of the Juche Idea in Pyongyang, North Korea. In this Sept. 17, 2012 photo, a North Korean walks at a underpass in Pyongyang, North Korea. In this Sept. 17, 2012 photo, North Korean buys food at a food…
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Celebration Of 63rd Founding Anniversary Of China At Chinese Embassy In Islamabad
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari (C) and Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Liu Jian (3rd L) attend a grand reception to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, at the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sept. 18, 2012. Pakistani children sing songs at a grand…
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East Asia
Here Comes Chili Production Season In Central China
Two chili dryers whose job is to bake fresh chilies sorts out chilies at Zhilong chili production and marketing cooperative in Xuan’en County of Enshi Tu Autonomous Prefecture, central China’s Hubei Province, Sept. 18, 2012. The prefecture, which is well known for its chili planting, has many chili production and…
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[The AsiaN Video for Indonesian] Cina Memperluas Pengaruhnya di Pelabuhan Chongjin Korea Utara
Halo! Saya Meidyana Rayana dari Indonesia. Berikut adalah berita mengenai investasi Cina di Korea Utara. Hubungan ekonomi Cina dan Korea Utara telah mengambil langkah lebih maju dengan adanya laporan yang mengatakan bahwa Firma bisnis Cina telah mengadakan perjanjian penyewaan dermaga-dermaga di Pelabuhan Chongjin di Korea Utara. Para pengamat mengatakan langkah…
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East Asia
Dai Bingguo With Members Of China-Vietnam People’s Forum Held In Beijing
Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo (C, front) poses for group photos with representatives attending the fourth session of the China-Vietnam Peoples’ Forum in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 17, 2012. <Xinhua/Yao Dawei> news@theasian.asia
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