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Taiwan election: a fight for national identity
Under the radar Historic DPP victory throws spotlight on generational divide over island's position on independence, identity and China
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Can the world really wean itself off coal?
Today's Big Question 'Record' global consumption is set to fall soon but growing demand in China and India could increase tensions
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Boycott Maldives: Modi holiday snaps ignite row between India and island nation
Indian tourists threaten to stay away after critical comments made by Maldivian ministers
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Kim Jong Un at 40: the distinctive leadership style of the North Korean dictator
Talking Point Ruthless at home yet pragmatic abroad, Kim is more secure than when he came to power over a decade ago
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What will Taiwan's election mean for its relationship with China?
Today's Big Question The outcome of the vote to choose new Taiwanese president will have major implications for domestic and global politics
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Inside Xi's purge of China's military leadership
Talking Points The country has pumped billions into defense. Did that create opportunities for corruption?
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The year in photos: poignant pictures from around the world in 2023
In Pictures From rescued rabbits in Greek wildfires to Elton John's farewell set at Glastonbury
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Jimmy Lai: democracy on trial in Hong Kong
Talking Point The pro-democracy media tycoon was arrested more than three years ago on national security charges
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'Starmer and Thatcher could scarcely be further apart'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Shein: the biggest Wall Street float of 2024?
Speed Read Clothing industry disruptor is about to test its acceptability on the US stock market
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Quiz of The Week: 25 - 1 December
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
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Three-quarters of mosques in China have been altered or destroyed
Under the radar Chinese authorities step up Xi Jinping's "sinicization" policy by removing Islamic architecture
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Scotland bids farewell to giant pandas
Speed Read Animals soon to begin journey back to China as loan agreement comes to an end
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China's pneumonia cases: should we be worried?
The Explainer Experts warn against pushing 'pandemic panic button' following outbreak of respiratory illness
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