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As China Feuds With Japan, Nanjing Takes Center Stage
By Shannon Tiezzi
Nanjing's World War II legacy has propelled the former capital to center stage in the ongoing China-Japan tensions.
Can the UN Save Japan’s Shrinking Food Exports?
If the UNESCO puts washoku on its cultural heritage list, it could reverse the decline in Japanese food exports.
Mahjong: The King of Chinese Games
Few games anywhere have as much cultural significance as China’s mahjong.
Inside Uzbekistan’s First Family Feud
In a rare interview, Lola Karimova-Tillyaeva has put the maximum distance between herself and her roots.
Potala Palace: Tibet’s Towering Spiritual Sanctum
The Potala Palace remains a powerful symbol of Tibet, despite decades of cultural and political change.
Phnom Pel: A Perplexing Graveyard in the Cambodian Jungle
A graveyard in Cambodia’s mountains has enchanted explorers for years.
Great Wall of China: Fortified Symbol of a Nation’s Ancient Past
The Great Wall of China still confounds visitors more than 2,000 years since its construction began.
Mount Fuji to Become a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Mt. Fuji, Japan’s most iconic peak, will likely become the nation’s 17th UNESCO World Heritage site.
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