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Chinese media releases dramatic footage of last year’s deadly border clash with India (VIDEOS)

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Chinese media has for the first time released footage of the deadly border clash between China’s and India’s troops in the disputed Western Himalayas region last June. The incident left four Chinese and 20 Indian soldiers dead. … Read More >Chinese media releases dramatic footage of last year’s deadly border clash with India (VIDEOS)

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Hong Kong to let citizens choose which Covid-19 jab they receive, amid safety concerns and low vaccine confidence

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Hong Kong’s health secretary has sought to allay fears about China’s Sinovac jab, which will become available in the former British colony later this month, but says citizens may choose between the US and Chinese vaccine. … Read More >Hong Kong to let citizens choose which Covid-19 jab they receive, amid safety concerns and low vaccine confidence

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Beijing calls on Britons to ‘distinguish right from wrong’, claiming media has distorted UK public’s view of China

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China has called on the British people to “make independent judgements based on facts,” as a poll shows Brits are suspicious of China after London and Beijing engaged in a tit-for-tat ban on each other’s media organizations. … Read More >Beijing calls on Britons to ‘distinguish right from wrong’, claiming media has distorted UK public’s view of China

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China officially admits casualties during last year’s clash with India as two countries continue disengagement at disputed border

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The Chinese military has officially acknowledged the casualties it suffered during the deadly border clash with India’s troops last June, revealing that four soldiers were killed and one badly wounded during the incident. … Read More >China officially admits casualties during last year’s clash with India as two countries continue disengagement at disputed border

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India’s trade union demands ‘serious action’ against Amazon after report alleges it worked to dodge country’s regulations

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India’s leading trade union has urged the government to punish Amazon after a media report alleged that Jeff Bezos’s company has been secretly discriminating small sellers on its platform. … Read More >India’s trade union demands ‘serious action’ against Amazon after report alleges it worked to dodge country’s regulations

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After Olympic sexism row, Japan’s ruling party tells women they can attend meetings…if they keep quiet

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Women can attend top-level Japanese government meetings as long as they keep their mouths shut, the country’s ruling party has said, just days after the Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief stepped down from his role over similar comments. … Read More >After Olympic sexism row, Japan’s ruling party tells women they can attend meetings…if they keep quiet

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Philippines denies trying to ‘extort’ US after Duterte demands Washington pay for its troops staying in the country

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The presidential spokesman has denied allegations that the government is trying to extort money from the US in exchange for a new Visiting Forces Agreement, but is upset that Washington gives more defense aid to other countries. … Read More >Philippines denies trying to ‘extort’ US after Duterte demands Washington pay for its troops staying in the country