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China Warns Google
A Chinese minister warned that Google "will have to bear the consequences" if it stops censoring its Chinese search site.

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Myanmar Sends Troops to Borders
The military is moving large numbers of soldiers to border areas near China and Thailand in anticipation of possible conflicts with ethnic rebels in those areas before elections this year.
China Stocks Hit 3-Week Low
Chinese shares fell to nearly a three-week low, led by property firms and banks, while exporters helped Japanese stocks extend gains.
- Dollar Falls, Euro Slides Against Franc
- Gold Prices Follow Euro Higher
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Taiwan Approves China Investment
Taiwan said it plans to allow Chinese financial firms to invest in their Taiwanese counterparts and to open branches on the island, expanding the détente between the two longtime rivals.
- Heard: Tiptoeing Across the Straits
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Twin Suicide Bombs Kill at least 40 in Pakistan
Suspected Islamist suicide bombers set off two near-simultaneous blasts targeting the Pakistani military in Lahore, killing at least 40 people.
- Map: Violence in Pakistan, Afghanistan
- Video: Military Hit in Pakistan Blasts
- Pakistan Test-Fires Series of Missiles
- Photos: The Bombing Aftermath
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U.S. Weighs Stricter Car-Safety Rules
U.S. auto-safety regulators are considering new standards for car brakes, accelerator pedals and "black boxes" that record crash data, the Obama administration's top highway-safety official told Congress.
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More Quit Nomura as Bonuses Lapse
Two senior bankers at Nomura have resigned, following the expiration earlier this month of a two-year guaranteed bonus period.
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Google Nears Decision on China Censoring
Google could stop censoring its Web-search results in China within weeks, said people familiar with the matter, but the company isn't likely to withdraw from the country entirely.
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Nan Shan Deal Funding Probed
Taiwan's government said it is planning to decide on whether it will approve a Hong Kong consortium's long-awaited bid to buy AIG's Taiwan unit by the end of June.
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Asia to Lead Air Travel Rebound
The International Air Transport Association predicted a two-speed global upturn, with Asia and Latin America outperforming Europe and North America.
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Mitsubishi Wary in China
Mitsubishi Motors is unlikely to accept an opportunity to increase its stake in one of its joint ventures in China because the auto maker wants to preserve cash.
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Siam City Bank Sees Deal
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Bank of China Plans Growth
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Local Currencies Damp MTN Profit
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Hitachi President Vows Profitability
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Nissan's Emerging Market March
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Shenzhen Bank Sees Net Jump
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Fortis Healthcare, Parkway Strike Deal
Swire Profit Jumps 62%
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ASX Stripped of Oversight
Sun Hung Kai Profit Surges
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Myer Posts 38% Net Profit Rise

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China's Jobless 'Ants' Draw Concern
A string of villages on the outskirts of Beijing has become the unlikely focus of a national discussion about China's stubbornly tough job market for young people.
- Vote: Can government measures help?
China Data Show Moderating Stimulus
The rapid growth in China's bank lending and investment spending slowed in February, official data show, a sign that the government's gradual withdrawal of stimulus policies is starting to have an effect.
Japan Revises Down GDP
Japan revised down its reading on the economy's fourth-quarter growth rate, saying business investment was weaker than initially thought.
New Zealand, Korea Hold Rates
Both countries held rates steady at all-time lows of 2.5% and 2.0%, respectively. New Zealand signaled a rate increase by midyear.
Weekend Asia
Taiwan Charity's Global Reach
Based on the tenets of self-sacrifice and humility, Tzu Chi is quick to reach disaster zones and has an international donor base.
Escape to Bali's Coffee Country
Bali's coffee-growing region comes with mountain views, temples and terraces.
What's Next: Yachts
The shape of things to come in the world of luxury yachts, according to cutting-edge New Zealand-based yacht builder Tony Hambrook.
- Meet Salperton, Tiara, Mondango and Red Dragon