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China Markets Set for Weak Showing as Growth Target Disappoints: Chinese markets may come under pressure again on concerns that authorities will withhold ...
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China Markets Set for Weak Showing as Growth Target Disappoints
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Tensions with the U.S.: China significantly increases military spending.: The government in Beijing speaks of alleged "attempts from outside to suppress China" - ...
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Tensions with the U.S.: China significantly increases military spending.
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Economic growth and Taiwan on agenda as China’s National People’s Congress gets underway
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China Markets Set for Weak Showing as Growth Target Disappoints: Chinese markets may come under pressure again on concerns that authorities will withhold ...
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China Markets Set for Weak Showing as Growth Target Disappoints
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Tensions with the U.S.: China significantly increases military spending.: The government in Beijing speaks of alleged "attempts from outside to suppress China" - ...
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Tensions with the U.S.: China significantly increases military spending.
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Economic growth and Taiwan on agenda as China’s National People’s Congress gets underway
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Economic growth and Taiwan on agenda as China’s National People’s Congress ...
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China says should advance 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan: China says should advance 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan | 2023-03-05 ...
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China says should advance 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan
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China sets this year's economic growth target at 'around 5%' | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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China sets this year's economic growth target at 'around 5%' | The Asahi ...
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China calls for Taiwans peaceful reunification, vows resolute steps to oppose independence
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China calls for Taiwans peaceful reunification, vows resolute steps to ...
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China’s 2023 defense spending to rise 7.2 percent, faster than GDP target: China will boost defense spending by 7.2 percent this year, slightly outpacing last ...
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China’s 2023 defense spending to rise 7.2 percent, faster than GDP target
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China's Li cites 'stability' 33 times in Congress work report: BEIJING -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang mentioned "stability" 33 times in his government ...
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China's Li cites 'stability' 33 times in Congress work report
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Seasonal winds to cool northern Taiwan Tuesday - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, March 26 (CNA) Temperatures in northern Taiwan are expected to fall 6-7 degrees Celsius on ...
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Seasonal winds to cool northern Taiwan Tuesday - Focus Taiwan
Quick Glance: Wife of Baltimore bridge collapse survivor reveals workers' situation during tragedy
  • The wife of a construction worker who survived the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse describes it as a miracle that he survived as he cannot swim.

  • Julio Cervantes was one of eight construction workers on the bridge when the Dali cargo ship crashed into a support pillar, causing the bridge to collapse into the Patapsco River.

  • Search teams successfully located two individuals in the Port of Baltimore related to the bridge collapse incident.

  • President Joe Biden has committed to rebuilding the bridge promptly, with the National Transportation Safety Board conducting an investigation into the incident.
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Bus crash sends 7 students to hospital in northern Taiwan | Taiwan News | Mar. 28, 2024 16:58
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Bus crash sends 7 students to hospital in northern Taiwan | Taiwan News | ...
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Taiwan rated happiest country in East Asia: Nation rated 6th happiest in Asia, 31st happiest in world
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Taiwan rated happiest country in East Asia
Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
  • For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.

  • The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.

  • This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.

  • Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
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Mumbai overtakes Beijing to become Asia's billionaire capital for the first time: Mumbai has overtaken Beijing as the city with the most billionaires in Asia ...
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Mumbai overtakes Beijing to become Asia's billionaire capital for the ...
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Deadly Pakistan attacks threaten China economic ties: ISLAMABAD -- A string of deadly attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan is threatening to slam ...
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Deadly Pakistan attacks threaten China economic ties
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Taiwan Steel Group to acquire Burger King franchise rights | Taiwan News | Mar. 27, 2024 14:33
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Taiwan Steel Group to acquire Burger King franchise rights | Taiwan News | ...
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China Airlines to expand fleet by 8 aircraft in 2024 - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, March 27 (CNA) China Airlines (CAL) is expanding its fleet by eight new aircraft ...
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China Airlines to expand fleet by 8 aircraft in 2024 - Focus Taiwan
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DGBAS increases CPI growth forecast: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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DGBAS increases CPI growth forecast
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Academia Sinica and CSBC sign a marine energy deal: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Academia Sinica and CSBC sign a marine energy deal
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Taiwan’s China Airlines to take delivery of 8 aircraft in 2024 | Taiwan News | Mar. 27, 2024 15:37
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Taiwan’s China Airlines to take delivery of 8 aircraft in 2024 | Taiwan ...
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China vice foreign minister says relations with Philippines are at a crossroads: China's vice foreign minister, Chen Xiaodong, said relations between China and ...
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China vice foreign minister says relations with Philippines are at a ...
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U.S., U.K. accuse China over spy campaign that may have hit millions: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. and British officials on Monday filed charges ...
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U.S., U.K. accuse China over spy campaign that may have hit millions
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Taiwan's air quality ranks 45th most polluted worldwide: Taiwan also has 3rd worst air quality in East Asia
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Taiwan's air quality ranks 45th most polluted worldwide
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Taiwan's first pro boxing league to kick off in Taipei Friday - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, March 18 (CNA) The first-ever professional boxing league in Taiwan will ...
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Taiwan's first pro boxing league to kick off in Taipei Friday - Focus ...
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Taipei Zoo to increase ticket prices | Taiwan News | Mar. 28, 2024 17:50
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Taipei Zoo to increase ticket prices | Taiwan News | Mar. 28, 2024 17:50
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Taiwan union demands 25% pay raise for foreign English teachers | Taiwan News | Mar. 27, 2024 11:18
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Taiwan union demands 25% pay raise for foreign English teachers | Taiwan ...
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Taiwan's Advantech aims to turn Malaysia into Southeast Asia hub: PENANG, Malaysia -- Taiwanese industrial computer maker Advantech is stepping up investment in ...
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Taiwan's Advantech aims to turn Malaysia into Southeast Asia hub
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Turnout for CPBL pre-season games nearly triples - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, March 28 (CNA) The professional baseball league in Taiwan has seen impressive growth in ...
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Turnout for CPBL pre-season games nearly triples - Focus Taiwan
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China’s Economic Collision Course: As Growth Slows, Beijing’s Moves Are Drawing a Global Backlash
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China’s Economic Collision Course: As Growth Slows, Beijing’s Moves Are ...
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Young boxing league breathes new life into Taiwan sport scene - Focus Taiwan: When Lin Yu-jun (林榆鈞) won a silver medal in the men's boxing 57-63 ...
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Young boxing league breathes new life into Taiwan sport scene - Focus ...
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Taiwan's 1st pro boxing league fighters to square off in Taipei this weekend
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Taiwan's 1st pro boxing league fighters to square off in Taipei this ...
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China’s home-grown C929 widebody passenger jet enters ‘crucial’ development stage amid Beijing’s aviation push
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China’s home-grown C929 widebody passenger jet enters ‘crucial’ ...
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Give Taiwan’s youth a fighting chance against China: One might get the impression that Taiwan’s defense is just a question of having the right weapons and ...
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Give Taiwan’s youth a fighting chance against China
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US CEOs Extend China Stay After Last-Minute Invite to Meet Xi: Some US executives in Beijing for a business summit are rejigging their long-planned schedules ...
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US CEOs Extend China Stay After Last-Minute Invite to Meet Xi
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Chinese Stocks Gain as Report Spurs Policy Easing Speculation: Chinese stocks advanced after a report spurred speculation that Beijing will expand its ...
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Chinese Stocks Gain as Report Spurs Policy Easing Speculation
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Endangered Chinese crested tern spotted in Tainan | Taiwan News | Mar. 26, 2024 11:41
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Endangered Chinese crested tern spotted in Tainan | Taiwan News | Mar. 26 ...
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Four Chinese fishing vessels expelled: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Four Chinese fishing vessels expelled
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Popeyes to open 1st restaurant in Taiwan: Popeyes plans to open first branch in Taipei's Zhongzheng District in second quarter
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Popeyes to open 1st restaurant in Taiwan
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Hai Kun on schedule for delivery next year: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Hai Kun on schedule for delivery next year
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Taipei MRT to run 'pet-friendly trains' on Sunday: 8 round trips available for 'furry children' from Xiangshan to Tamsui on Red Line
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Taipei MRT to run 'pet-friendly trains' on Sunday
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Philippines summons Beijing envoy over South China Sea water cannon attack: Manila says confrontation near Second Thomas Shoal wounded three of its soldiers and ...
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Philippines summons Beijing envoy over South China Sea water cannon attack
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International City Kendo Competition held in southern Taiwan: Kendo event also coincides with 100th anniversary of Kaohsiung's Wude Martial Arts Center
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International City Kendo Competition held in southern Taiwan
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China’s Internal Divide Over Taiwan Policy: Han ultra-nationalists are increasingly at odds with Beijing’s economically-focused “Taiwan Benefit” policy.
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China’s Internal Divide Over Taiwan Policy
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Taiwan Debates a Presidential Visit to the South China Sea: The outcome of Taiwan’s domestic debate about whether President Tsai Ing-wen should visit Itu Aba ...
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Taiwan Debates a Presidential Visit to the South China Sea
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Formosan black bear euthanized after trap injury | Taiwan News | Mar. 26, 2024 15:55
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Formosan black bear euthanized after trap injury | Taiwan News | Mar. 26 ...
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Ministry seeking to recruit 1,096 foreign English teachers, assistants: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Ministry seeking to recruit 1,096 foreign English teachers, assistants
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U.S., Japan, Philippines' leaders to meet for April summit: MANILA -- The leaders of the United States, Japan and the Philippines will meet for their first ...
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U.S., Japan, Philippines' leaders to meet for April summit