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Beijing records longest cold wave in modern history
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Beijing records longest cold wave in modern history

CNN  —  Beijing recorded its longest cold wave since records began in 1951 as the biting temperatures and snowfall experienced…
How online scam warlords have made China start to lose patience with Myanmar’s junta
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How online scam warlords have made China start to lose patience with Myanmar’s junta

CNN  —  In the end it was the thriving online scam centers that finally forced China to lose patience with…
Malaysia bans Israeli owned and linked shipping citing ‘cruelty against the Palestinian people’
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Malaysia bans Israeli owned and linked shipping citing ‘cruelty against the Palestinian people’

CNN  —  Malaysia’s government announced Wednesday that it was imposing a ban on all Israeli owned and flagged ships, as well…
North Korea test fires ballistic missile with potential to reach entire US, Japan says
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North Korea test fires ballistic missile with potential to reach entire US, Japan says

Seoul, South Korea CNN  —  North Korea launched a possible intercontinental ballistic missile on Monday morning in what analysts said…
Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan to become world’s leading opium producer, UN says
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Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan to become world’s leading opium producer, UN says

CNN  —  Myanmar has become the world’s biggest producer of opium, overtaking Afghanistan after the ruling Taliban imposed a ban…
China-Philippines maritime standoff escalating on path that could drag US into conflict, analysts warn
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China-Philippines maritime standoff escalating on path that could drag US into conflict, analysts warn

CNN  —  Last weekend’s clashes between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea send troubling signals that their…
China has another massive headache now: It can’t stem deflation
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China has another massive headache now: It can’t stem deflation

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, which explores what you need to know about the country’s…
Hong Kong wants more business with Saudi Arabia. Here’s why
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Hong Kong wants more business with Saudi Arabia. Here’s why

Hong Kong CNN  —  For the first time, Hong Kong’s leader has welcomed Saudi Arabian elites to the city for…
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