Peizhang “Jackson” He, the only Chinese-born player in major college American football, completed an amazing sport journey by scoring a touchdown for Arizona State in a victory over arch-rival Arizona.
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Hong Kong Teen Found Guilty for Insult on China’s Flag
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Vietnam’s Former Mayor and F1 Backer Jailed for Stealing State Documents
Hanoi’s former mayor, a key backer of Vietnam’s delayed Formula One Grand Prix, was jailed for five years on Friday for stealing state documents, casting further clouds over the troubled race.
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Japan Boosts AI Funding to Match Lonely Hearts
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US Restricts Visas to Chinese Online Trolls
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China Turns on Nuclear-Powered ‘Artificial Sun’
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Chinese Probe Completes Moon Sampling
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World’s First: Lab-Grown Chicken to Go on Sale in Singapore
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A Nike advert highlighting racism and bullying in Japan has caused a stir on social media, with some users even calling for a boycott of the company.
Super Mario Theme Park Coming to Universal Studio Japan
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Sri Lanka Battles to Stop Elephants Eating Plastic Trash
Sri Lanka’s government said Monday that it was building trenches and erecting electric fences to stop elephants eating plastic trash at open garbage dumps.
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka to Star in Manga Book Series
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