Asia
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The Chinese trend of buying babies abroadUnder the Radar Women in China increasingly turn to US for surrogate babies, while elite men are paying for large numbers of children
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Okinawa murder renews scrutiny on US military presenceUnder the Radar Killing of Anna Yagi, allegedly by a US Marine, has revived decades-long anger over crimes by American soldiers
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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China reportedly holds F-35 parts diverted to Hong KongSpeed Read The parts were “inexplicably diverted” to the city, Bloomberg reported
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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‘It’s rare to meet a moment when the risks of a scientific breakthrough are so clear’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Is the US abandoning Asia?Talking Points Trump’s unpredictability and China’s assertiveness are raising alarms
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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How is COP17 taking on the desertification fight?Today’s Big Question The meeting in Mongolia is working to combat overall climate change
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Trump curtails joint South Korea military drillsSpeed Read The president called the longtime drills “totally inappropriate and hostile”
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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South Korea’s shrinking gender booze gapUnder the Radar Heavy drinking is rising among women over 30, but falling among men of all ages, as workplaces evolve and tastes shift beyond traditional soju
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Sara Duterte: why the Philippines’ vice president is on trialThe Explainer Case against VP Sara Duterte shifts feud with Marcos family to ‘new battleground’
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Thailand’s ‘ungrateful child’ lawUnder the Radar A beer dynasty’s public feud has highlighted the codified loyalty demanded of children across Asia
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Japan’s ‘ice cream cartel’Under the Radar Six major companies are accused of colluding to raise prices beyond cost of inflation and ingredients
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What is Emmanuel Macron’s G7 game plan regarding China?Today’s Big Question The summit will determine how G7 countries should handle low-priced Chinese exports entering their markets
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Dozens killed as 7.8 quake hits PhilippinesSpeed Read Thousands of people were also displaced from their homes
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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What does China want from Putin?Today’s Big Question Russian leader arrives in Beijing for meeting with Xi Jinping, amid deepening cooperation – and asymmetric power balance
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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