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For Koreans in Japan, this little-known massacre still carries weightJapan is reluctant to acknowledge colonial-era violence, leaving the job of historical reckoning to individuals and civic groups.聽For Koreans investigating a 1923 massacre, it鈥檚 not just a matter of truth, but also one of dignity and survival.
In Pictures: How Filipino salt makers saved their craftThe traditional聽asin tibuok salt聽is only found on one island in the Philippines. Thanks to these artisans, the craft hasn鈥檛 been lost.聽
How the Cultural Revolution shapes Chinese families decades laterIn her book 鈥淩ed Memory,鈥� journalist聽Tania Branigan offers a candid look at China鈥檚 Cultural Revolution and illuminates the relevance of that decade of chaos in deciphering China today.
To green their ancient alleys, Beijing鈥檚 hutong gardeners get creativeFor Beijing鈥檚 hutong gardeners, growing peppers and gourds is more about feeding the soul 鈥� and sharing that joy with others.
Activist or terrorist? How Filipino authorities blur the line.Who鈥檚 considered a terrorist in the Philippines? The designation of activists and Indigenous leaders as 鈥渢errorist individuals鈥� has sparked calls to revisit the country鈥檚 approach to domestic security.
First LookBeijing鈥檚 worst flood in 50 years: Xi calls for 鈥榓ll out鈥� rescueChina鈥檚 capital and nearby cities are reporting fatalities and people missing in the worst floods in 50 years. Typhoon Doksuri has destroyed roads and homes and led Leader Xi Jinping to issue an order to help those still trapped.
First LookClimate-resilient women: Seaweed farmers feed families and futuresIn the face of climate change, women seaweed farmers in the Philippines聽are cultivating a lucrative alternative crop. Seaweed farming is the world鈥檚 fastest-growing form of aquaculture and the Philippines is the fourth largest producer globally.
The ExplainerJapan鈥檚 plan for Fukushima wastewater: Three questionsIn Japan, plans to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant have fishing communities and neighboring countries sounding alarms. But in this case, the fear doesn鈥檛 match the facts.
FocusFrom ditch digging to herding donkeys, no rest for China鈥檚 rural seniorsIn rural China, where low incomes and limited social support mean no rest for elders, seniorhood is defined more by resilience than by comfort.
China鈥檚 鈥榥o-limits鈥� partnership with Russia shaken by mutinyThe short-lived mercenary mutiny against Moscow is raising doubts in Beijing about how reliable an ally against the West Russia really is.
After 鈥榗andid鈥� US-China talks, experts see hope for stabilityTrust between nations comes down to the alignment of words and actions. Talks held this week between top U.S. and China officials provided an opportunity for clarity, and with it, a chance to rebuild relations.
First LookUS, China at odds on many issues after first day Blinken visit to BeijingBoth sides said advancement on the issues that divide them remains a work in progress while the Chinese foreign ministry said 鈥渢he China-U.S. relationship is at the lowest point since its establishment.鈥�
First LookPhilippines steps up cybersecurity to combat online child abuseIn the Philippines, poverty has driven a surge in online sexual abuse against children. However, cybersecurity experts at the country鈥檚 largest telecommunications firm are working tirelessly to prevent access to exploitative images of children online.聽
First LookToo close for comfort: Australia blocks Russian embassy constructionAustralia鈥檚 Parliament has blocked the construction of a new Russian embassy that would be closer to the Parliament House. Australia, which has been a generous donor of aid to Ukraine, cited security concerns as reasons for passing the legislation.
First LookAI in China: Xi aims for balance between progress and protectionChina calls for heightened national security measures for artificial intelligence. A meeting chaired by President Xi Jinping emphasized the need to safeguard political security and improve security governance of internet data and artificial intelligence.
鈥楿ncharted territory鈥�: How Asia is coping with extreme heatWhen it comes to beating rising heats, there鈥檚 no one-size-fits-all solution. Across Asia, communities are adapting to extreme temperatures, showcasing both human resilience and the far-reaching costs of climate change.
China鈥檚 record unemployment has some young people seeking simpler lifeIn China, record-high unemployment has leaders urging youth to 鈥渟truggle鈥� in the name of national rejuvenation, but young job seekers are hoping for a more balanced lifestyle.
First LookG7 summit ends: Ukraine in focus as Zelenskyy meets world leadersA three-day Group of Seven meeting focused on support for Ukraine鈥檚 war effort,聽security challenges in Asia, and outreach to the developing world.
First LookToo much debt? China鈥檚 foreign investments weigh heavy on borrowers.An analysis of the most countries indebted to China 鈥� including Pakistan, Kenya, Zambia, and Laos 鈥� found that their debt to the superpower consumes an ever-growing amount of revenue needed to provide even basic services to their residents.
First LookWhy G-7 has summoned more countries to address China and RussiaThe current leader of the Group of Seven, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, invited eight other countries to this weekend鈥檚 G-7 summit. On the agenda are China鈥檚 growing assertiveness, the war in Ukraine, and strides toward a nuclear-free world.