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Behind Putin Visit, Unease in Beijing Over His Potential Next Stop: North Korea

The Russian president skipped tacking on Pyongyang to his China visit, but growing ties between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un are worrying Xi Jinping.

Sun May 19, 2024 06:13
U.S. Fears Undersea Cables Are Vulnerable to Espionage From Chinese Repair Ships

U.S. officials are warning telecommunications companies that undersea cables that ferry internet traffic across the Pacific Ocean could be vulnerable to tampering by Chinese repair ships.

Sun May 19, 2024 06:13
Kate Middleton Favors This British Brand. Now It's Coming for Americans.

Smaller European companies are embracing the U.S. as online sales help pinpoint the most promising locations for stores.

Sun May 19, 2024 06:13
She Devoted Herself to Teaching About the Tiananmen Massacre. Hong Kong Shunned Her.

The story of Rowena He, a scholar of China’s bloody 1989 crackdown, reflects the narrowing space for academic freedom.

Sun May 19, 2024 06:13
Mystery in the Alps: A Chinese Family, a Swiss Inn and the World's Most Expensive Weapon

Switzerland agreed to buy F-35 jet fighters to park on a remote runway. Then the U.S. zeroed in on the Wangs, who owned the rustic hotel next door.

Sun May 19, 2024 06:13
Why Sushi Chefs Pay Up to $20,000 for These Stainless Steel Knives

Crafting sushi knives is a 600-year-old tradition in parts of Japan, but they’ve rarely been made of stainless steel. Here’s how one knifemaker broke the mold and found cult status among top sushi chefs.

Sun May 19, 2024 06:13

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