Xi Jinping brought Hong Kong to heel. Now he’s coming back to a city transformed | CNN
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese and Hong Kong flags flutter above streets and red celebratory banners line the harbor front, as thousands of Hong Kong...
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Japan tells millions to save electricity as record heat wave strains power supply | CNN
Tokyo CNN — Japan is asking some 37 million people living in and around Tokyo to use less electricity and ration air conditioning even amid...
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The West wants to go further on Russian oil. Inflation is making that difficult | CNN Business
New York CNN Business — Europe and the United States have barred the import of Russian oil to cut off a crucial revenue source for...
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Man loses USB flash drive with data on entire city’s residents after night out | CNN
Tokyo CNN — Drinks after work probably seemed like a good idea – but for one worker in Japan the hangover is likely to last...
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Monkeypox case confirmed in Singapore, two more suspected in South Korea | CNN
Singapore CNN — Singapore has reported the first confirmed case of monkeypox in Southeast Asia during this year’s outbreak – while two further suspected cases...
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South Korea launches homegrown Nuri rocket carrying satellites into orbit | CNN
Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korea successfully launched satellites into orbit with its homegrown Nuri rocket on Tuesday, a significant step for the country’s...
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Fire at Shanghai petrochemical complex kills at least one person | CNN
Hong Kong CNN — At least one person has died after a fire broke out at a petrochemical complex in Shanghai on Saturday, Chinese state...
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China will support Russia on security, Xi tells Putin in birthday call | CNN
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping reiterated his support for Moscow on “sovereignty and security” matters in a call with counterpart Vladimir Putin...
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China and Russia are building bridges. The symbolism is intentional | CNN
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to know about the...
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Japan makes ‘online insults’ punishable by one year in prison in wake of reality TV star’s death | CNN
Tokyo CNN — Japan’s parliament on Monday passed legislation making “online insults” punishable by imprisonment amid rising public concern over cyberbullying sparked by the suicide...