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Taiwan grants reparations to victims of political persecution

Taipei, Feb. 24 (CNA) A government foundation on Friday approved 13 applications for reparations for harm suffered due to political persecution during the nation’s authoritarian past, totaling NT$34.17 million (US$1.14 million). All the 13 applications were filed with the...

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Economic slowdown may prompt reluctant reform in China

At a press conference on 28 May 2020, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told reporters that China was considering joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Following Li’s comments, Wendy Cutler, former US chief negotiator of the Trans-Pacific...

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Fo Guang Shan founder Hsing Yun dies aged 95

Buddhist Master Hsing Yun (星雲法師), founder of the Kaohsiung-based Buddhist organization Fo Guang Shan, died on Sunday at the age of 95. Fo Guang Shan yesterday confirmed in a statement that Hsing Yun had passed away peacefully at 5pm the previous evening. A memorial service is to be held...

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China to overtake US as world’s largest economy: Report

The United States has restricted exports of critical semiconductor components and technology to China, Beijing’s bid to topple Washington as the No 1 economy faces ‘unprecedented’ pressure, according to The Star reports.  Despite having the world’s strongest...

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