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As Taiwan's Election Race Heats Up, China Weighs On Voters' Minds

Supporters of President Tsai cheer at her reelection campaign launch in November. Chiang Ying-ying/AP hide caption

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As Taiwan's Election Race Heats Up, China Weighs On Voters' Minds

The tense China relationship and Hong Kong protests are big issues for Taiwan as it prepares to vote in January.

As Taiwan's Election Race Heats Up, China Weighs On Voters' Minds

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Some Hong Kong Protesters Are Seeking Refuge In Taiwan. For Taiwan, It's Complicated

Members of the pro-Taiwan independence Taiwan Solidarity Union march in downtown Taipei in support of Hong Kong protesters demanding more freedom and autonomy from China. Alberto Buzzola/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption

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Some Hong Kong Protesters Are Seeking Refuge In Taiwan. For Taiwan, It's Complicated

The arrival of several Hong Kong protesters has revived debate over whether Taiwan can or should accept Chinese citizens seeking safety. Taiwan has no asylum laws and attempts to pass one have failed.

Some Hong Kong Protesters Are Seeking Refuge In Taiwan. For Taiwan, It's Complicated

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Sylvan Esso On The Pressure To Make Magic — Again

Sylvan Esso's second album, What Now, comes out April 28. Shervin Lainez/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Sylvan Esso On The Pressure To Make Magic — Again

Once Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn became famous as Sylvan Esso, they immediately felt the burdens of replicating their success. Three years after their electro-pop debut, they're back with What Now.

Sylvan Esso On The Pressure To Make Magic — Again

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Fishermen Catch 50-Pound Carp In The Middle Of Los Angeles

Eddie Salmeron of the California Ghetto Carping club holds the 50-pound carp he caught in Los Angeles' MacArthur Park. Eddie Salmeron hide caption

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Fishermen Catch 50-Pound Carp In The Middle Of Los Angeles

MacArthur Park in Los Angeles is not the most picturesque location, but it is where the California Ghetto Carping Club caught a 50 pound carp this week.

Fishermen Catch 50-Pound Carp In The Middle Of Los Angeles

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Rebuilding Japan

Some Displaced By Japan Disasters End Up In Tokyo

The earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan destroyed thousands of homes and left nearly 400,000 people homeless. The two natural disasters also caused an accident at the Fukushima nuclear complex that forced thousands more people to evacuate their homes. Some of those people are now living in a shelter in Tokyo.

Some Displaced By Japan Disasters End Up In Tokyo

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