East Asia

Tibetans Celebrates ‘New Year’

Young girls receive blessings from a senior family member as they celebrate the New Year of Tibetan Calendar in Damxung County of southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, March 2, 2012. Friday is the 9th day of Tibetan’s Water Dragon year. According to the traditions, a series of celebrations will be…

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Japanese Trick Art Exhibiton in Taipei

Two children pose for a photo in front of a three-dimensional painting during a Japanese trick art exhibition in Taipei, southeast China’s Taiwan, Mar. 2, 2012. A total of 53 creative works were displayed at the exhibition that opened on Friday. <Photo: Xinhua/Wu Ching-teng> news@theasian.asia

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Japan on 2 March 2012

Japan on 2 March 2012 <NHK>: Iran to hold parliamentary elections on Friday news@theasian.asia

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China on 2 March 2012

China on 2 March 2012 <People Daily>: Why China not to get involved in ‘Cold War’? news@theasian.asia

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Ulan Bator Holds ‘East Asia 2012 Forum’

Participants attend the Ulan Bator Forum for East Asia 2012 forum in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, March 1, 2012. The two-day forum kicked off on Thursday with the theme of “Resources, Transportation and Environment”. The forum was organized by the Mongolian Development and Research Center, and attracted some 80 experts and…

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Tough to be ‘Flight Attendant’

Candidates attend an interview for flight attendant of the Hainan Airlines in Haikou, capital of south China’s Hainan Province, Feb 29, 2012. Hundreds of college girls took part in the selection activity on Wednesday. Hainan Airlines planed to recruit 1,000 flight attendants across the country. <Photo: Xinhua/Guo Cheng> news@theasian.asia

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Japan Launches Chinese Version of PM’s Website

This screenshot taken on Feb. 29, 2012 shows the Chinese version of Japanese prime minister’s official website. Japan’s prime minister office on Wednesday launched a Chinese version of its official website to strengthen the mutual understanding between the two peoples. <Photo: Xinhua> news@theasian.asia

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Hillary “DPRK Takes a Modest First Step”

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testifies during a hearing before the House Appropriations Subcommittee of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., capital of the United States, Feb. 29, 2012. Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday that the agreement of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea…

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China on 29 February 2012: Friendships in animal world

China on 29 February 2012 <Xinhua>: Friendships in animal world

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Japan on 29 February 2012

Japan on 29 February 2012 <Japan Today>: Snow blankets Kanto-Koshin regions