Across Asia, Beijing's Star Is in Ascendance
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China's emerging economic strength is affecting trade and international relations throughout the Asia-Pacific region, and the U.S. must change many of its strategies and policies to stay influential and relevant.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2004
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Spurred by Illness, Indonesians Lash Out at U.S. Mining Giant
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The Newmont Mining Corporation is being sued by Indonesians that accuse the company of allowing a gold mine to pollute the ocean with toxins that are causing health problems for nearby villagers.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2004
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Asian Maids Often Find Abuse, Not Riches, Abroad
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A State Department report details the abuse that many poor women from Asia face when they take jobs as domestics in foreign countries.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2004
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