Wang Wan-yu, a New Power Party candidate for election to Taiwan's legislature, is shown in an undated photo.

'I Felt That I Could Only Make a Real Impact if I Got Elected'

Women candidates in Taiwan's 2020 general election speak about what drove them to run for the legislature.

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Four killed and 19 injured in Cambodian Hotel Building Collapse

Sources say accident happened because developer’s permit did not allow seven stories.

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Hong Kong Isolates Fever Patient After Mystery Virus Hits China's Wuhan

The lack of official information about an outbreak of viral pneumonia has residents of Wuhan fearing another SARS-style cover-up.

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China Has Right to Sail Near Indonesia’s Natuna Islands, Beijing Says

Jakarta filed complaint with Beijing over fishing boats, coast guard ships entering its South China Sea territory.

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Tibetan Buddhist Centers Linked to Larung Gar Shut Down Under Suspected Chinese Pressure

Followers believe an announcement citing 'illegal activities' was scripted by Chinese authorities wanting to reduce the centers' influence.

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Myanmar Ethnic Alliance Cease-fire Makes No Difference as Rakhine Fighting Rages in 2020

The national army and the Arakan Army trade blame for the ongoing conflict in western Myanmar.

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Cambodia PM Hun Sen Using ‘Thank You Peace’ Campaign to Divert Attention From Abuses: Analyst

Printing banners about achieving peace in Cambodia doesn’t make it so, Kim Sok says.

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Vietnam Authorities List Catholic Convent as ‘Heritage Site,’ Ban Construction

The move will block building work by developers and parishioners alike, with new projects allowed only by government approval.

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Taiwan Military Chief, Seven Colleagues Killed in Chopper Crash

Major political parties announce a break in political campaigning ahead of the Jan. 11 general election.

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CH. 2: VIETNAMESE | BURMESE | KOREAN

CH. 3: KHMER | LAO | UYGHUR

CH. 4: TIBETAN

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