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Asia: What are the top 101 restaurants?
It was a big job, but somebody had to do it, said editors at the Daily Meal. So they set out to recognize Asia’s top 101 restaurants. The list, which took six months to compile, includes restaurants in 25 cities. China topped the charts with 28...
Tags: Beijing (China), China, Hong Kong, Sushi and Sashimi, Dining and Drinking
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Taiwan says Filipino apology in fisherman's death not enough
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippines' coast guard has spiraled into a series of sanctions and sparked a rare anger-fest threatening the normally solid Pacific Rim alliance. The dispute has not eased despite...
Tags: Fishing, Christianity, China, NATO, Roman Catholicism
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In a disputed reef, Philippines sees face of Chinese domination
MASINLOC, Philippines — The fishermen were sailing the azure waters off the Philippine coast when Richard Caneda saw the morning sunlight glinting off a vessel "bigger than the biggest ship in the Philippine navy." Caneda could see a red Chinese...
Tags: Brunei, China, Malaysia, Boats, Manila (Philippines)
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China, Taiwan protest fatal shooting of fisherman by Philippines
BEIJING -- Beijing and Taipei united in their condemnation of the Philippines on Friday for the shooting death of a Taiwanese fisherman in disputed waters. The killing of Hung Shih-cheng, 65, injects a volatile new element in ongoing conflicts over...
Tags: Beijing (China), Fishing, China, U.S. Embassy, Malaysia
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China dismisses U.S. accusations of cyber-spying
BEIJING -- China on Tuesday dismissed as groundless the Pentagon's latest and most direct accusation yet that Beijing is engaging in cyber-spying on the U.S. government and businesses to acquire information to strengthen its military capabilities and...
Tags: U.S. Department of Defense, Beijing (China), Politics, China, Computer Crime
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Angels reliever Jerome Williams seems to have rubber arm
OAKLAND — Mike Scioscia passed Jerome Williams in the Angels clubhouse Tuesday afternoon and asked how the right-hander was feeling after throwing six innings and 74 pitches, giving up four hits and one unearned run, in Monday night’s 10-8,...
Tags: Oakland Athletics, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Mike Scioscia, Chicago Cubs, Peter Bourjos
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Hong Kong film industry changes focus to mainland
HONG KONG — When Mabel Cheung, one of this city's leading directors, shot her historical-political drama "The Soong Sisters" in China in the mid-1990s, the nature of the exchange for the co-production was simple: Beijing provided inexpensive...
Tags: Beijing (China), Politics, China, Hong Kong, Looper (movie)
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Taiwan: $1,011 round trip to Taipei on China Airlines
If April in Asia is on your agenda, China Airlines is offering a $1,011 round-trip fare from LAX to Taipei, Taiwan, including all taxes and fees. It is good through April, but availability is limited and the ticket must be bought by April 7. There is no...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Taipei (Taiwan), Travel
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California lawmakers spending spring break in Poland, Taiwan
If it’s spring break for the California Legislature, that means lawmakers are putting their passports to use. This week, 15 legislators are off on fact-finding trips to Poland and Taiwan paid for by outside groups. The trip to Eastern Europe...
Tags: Bob Huff, Steven Bradford, Bob Wieckowski, Connie Conway, Ricardo Lara
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Hong Kong Film Festival: Capturing the ambiance of Taipei in 'Together'
HONG KONG — Ang Lee, Taiwan’s most famous director, brought new respect to his homeland with the artistic achievement created there in his Oscar-winning “Life of Pi.” But in the movie “Together,” which screens...
Tags: Movies, Film Festivals, Hong Kong, Ang Lee, Emir Kusturica
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Among Van Cliburn competitors are two pianists with L.A. ties
The Texas-based Van Cliburn Foundation -- which promotes classical music through concerts, educational programs and competitions -- on Tuesday announced the 30 musicians, ages 19-30, selected to participate in the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano...
Tags: China, Australia, Chile, France, Italy
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Barbie Cafe opens in Taiwan, covered in pink
Need more pink in your life? The new Barbie Cafe in Taiwan has more than enough to spare. The eatery is exactly what its name implies -- a temple to the 54-year-old doll, erected in Taipei’s Da’an shopping district and doused in fuchsia,...
Tags: LEGO Group, Media Industry, Seafood, Barbie (fictional character), Lifestyle and Leisure
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