Many other countries dropped pandemic mask requirements months ago. But in places like South Korea, which got rid of its rule this week, masks remain common.
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Netherlands and Japan Said to Join U.S. in Curbing China’s Access to Chip Tech
A new agreement is expected to expand the reach of U.S. technology restrictions on China issued last year.
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Polar Vortex Drives a Cold Snap in Asia
An exceptionally cold January has brought the region misery and snarled travel. Experts blame the same arctic system that hit the United States last month.
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Biden and Kishida to Bolster U.S.-Japan Alliance Amid China’s Growing Power
The two leaders are set to discuss tensions with China, North Korea and Russia and to plan for deterrence in Asia with U.S. troops and missiles.
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As China Reopens Its Borders, Mixed Feelings at Home and Abroad
Friends and families are planning reunions; tourists are booking flights. But amid the anticipation, there’s a whiff of anxiety.