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Trump Throws Support Behind Japan’s Takaichi Ahead of Snap Election
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Japan Cancels Iconic Cherry Blossom Festival Amid “Tourism Crisis”
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China’s Green Energy Surge Fueled Over 90 % of Last Year’s Investment Growth
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Xi Urges Caution on Taiwan Arms Sales in High-Level Call With Trump
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Japan Buried Under Historic Snowfalls as Extreme Winter Weather Causes Widespread Disruption
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