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Financial Woes for Next Media? Our Four Favorite Taiwanese Animations

The company responsible for the wackiest animated news on the web can reportedly be yours for a mere $500 million.

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The Year of the Dragon May Spur a Baby Boom in Asia

Monday marks the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, when Chinese communities around the world celebrate with extravagant festivities, vibrant parades and an influx in consumer spending. But forecasters and health officials are anticipating a different boost: a new wave of births.

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In First for Asia, Taiwan to Ban Shark Finning

Taiwan’s luxury hotels have no interest in taking shark-fin soup off the menu. But in the wake of the hotels’ defiance, Taiwan has decided to ban the practice of shark finning

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Lady Gaga’s Album “Born This Way” No Longer Banned in China

There are many things the Chinese authorities don’t seem to like: anti-patriotism, time travel and Lady Gaga.

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‘The Bachelorette’ Recap: Tension in Taiwan

After a week off for the July 4th holiday, The Bachelorette is back and as tear-filled as ever.

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Taiwanese Blogger Fined $7,000 for Negative Restaurant Review

When in Taiwan, think before you Yelp.

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Fukushima Blast: Are Japan’s Neighbors At Risk?

A third, early-morning explosion at the Fukushima plant has damaged a reactor’s steel containment vessel, releasing radioactive material that could, potentially, affect the region. As Japan’s East Asian neighbors watch the winds, inspecting imported food products is just one of the ways they’re keeping cautious.

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Tsunami 101: How Asia Is Prepping for the Waves

After an 8.8-magnitude earthquake threw Japan off kilter Friday, prompting a watery surge that has engulfed the country’s northeast, tsunami warnings have been issued in abundance. What are countries in the waves’ path doing to prepare?

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Would You Pay $300 for a Bowl of Noodles?

One bowl of these noodles costs as much as a lifetime supply of Top Ramen. Enjoy responsibly.

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China Invents Own Peace Prize, Is Mocked By Taiwan

There are a couple things the Chinese Communist Party dislikes: Criticism, for one. Also, Taiwan. The folks at Next Media Animation don’t seem to care. They’ve created a video that mocks much of what the Middle Kingdom holds dear, pandas included.