In China, a woman’s custody battle spotlights challenges facing same-sex couples
It’s been more than four years since Zhang Peiyi last saw her son, one of two children from her former marriage.
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East Timor celebrates 25th anniversary of UN-backed vote for independence
DILI, East Timor (AP) — East Timor on Friday celebrated the 25th anniversary of a U.N.-backed referendum that secured its independence from its major neighbor Indonesia, which invaded the former Portuguese colony in 1975.
Thailand battles influx of cheap Chinese imports with new task force and regulations
Thailand will set up a task force to strictly enforce existing regulations aimed at stemming the tide of cheap Chinese imports that is threatening the manufacturing sector and an already weak economy, a minister said on Wednesday.
Pacific Island Forum leaders meeting: 5 things to know
SYDNEY -- The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting kicks off on Monday in Tonga, bringing together leaders of the 18 members of Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and the body's dialogue partners for a week of meetings on issues including responses to climate change and the China-U.S. battle for influence over the strategic region.
Beyblade series evolves into a sport enjoyed by people of all ages
TOKYO -- The Beyblade family of spinning battle tops keeps evolving even as Japanese toy maker Tomy marked their 25th anniversary this year.
For China's taxi drivers, smartphones are as important as seat belts
SHANGHAI -- Taxi drivers in China are facing cutthroat competition from ride-hailing apps, robotaxis and even flying cars, pushing some to use several smartphones in the battle for customers.
Indian billionaires Adani and Birla wage 'cement war'
BENGALURU -- Two of India's richest men are locked in a battle for cement supremacy as they snap up rivals to corner a soaring market fueled by a homegrown infrastructure boom.
US, China intensify battle for Pacific dominance in new ‘Great Game’
Island nations scattered across the Pacific Ocean are at the centre of an intensifying competition between China and the US for maritime routes, deepwater ports and other strategic assets in what the Lowy Institute calls a new “Great Game.”