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Issue 70 May 1, 2013

4-25: China's Largest People's Appeal Remembered

Over 10,000 Falun Gong practitioners peacefully appealed to the Chinese government 14 years ago, projecting the popular meditation practice onto the world's radar. Commemorative events over the weekend were held worldwide.
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France's Hollande Visits China

French President Francois Hollande is the first leader of a major economy to visit China since Xi Jinping assumed power. The two countries hope to establish better political and economic relations. Video

Reporters Restricted as Two More Quakes Hit

Reporters have been warned not to travel to areas recently devastated by earthquakes in southeastern China, where they would "disrupt recovery efforts." Victims' complaints about inadequate aid have surfaced, however, as have netizens' questions over the staggering estimate of damages - $27 billion USD - 21 times the combined GDP for the affected three counties. Video

Quake Counties Claim Staggering 169 Billion Yuan in Economic Losses Video

ASEAN Countries Discuss Territorial Disputes

Coming together to reach a consensus - this was the agreement at the close of the summit for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Tensions have been building over island claims in the South China Sea. Video

21 Die in Standoff with Police

The remote northeastern province of Xinjiang has seen more violence, according to state-run media. Tensions between the Chinese government and separatist minorities have been especially high for the last several years.
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Koch: "Shen Yun Inspirational"

Shen Yun Performing Arts finished up its New York City run at Lincoln Center's David Koch Theater. The philanthropist for whom the theater is named was charmed.

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