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an assistant professor of Asian studies at Temple University in Japan. “He’s not going to try to win any points or get any gifts from the United States,” he said. “He knows that there are ...

Thailand became the only Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage. Tourism experts predict an LGBTQ+ boon.

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an often-overlooked Asian treasure, are a study in contrasts — from towering mountains covered in cherry blossoms and tropical beaches kissed by the warm Pacific breeze to Taiwan’s bustling cities ...