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  World   Asia  20 May 2020

World, Asia, 20 May 2020

Japan to light up night skies with fireworks at secret time to cheer citizens

Japan freed 39 of its 47 prefectures from a blanket state of emergency that had lasted most of April, several more could emerge this week

20 May 2020 3:57 PM

Taiwan president rejects Beijing rule, asserts independence

China views Taiwan as part of its territory and has vowed to seize it by force if necessary

20 May 2020 2:02 PM

US hails Taiwan as a model against China

Taiwan fears of a major impact, if Beijing comes to view its complex relationship with it through the lens of growing tensions with US

20 May 2020 9:45 AM

Schools reopen in South Korea as virus fears ease

The country appears to have brought its outbreak under control, thanks to an extensive "trace, test and treat" programme

20 May 2020 8:36 AM

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