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China and Vietnam: Gregoire’s upcoming trade mission aims to increase Washington’s export business

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Gov. Chris Gregoire will help local companies reach international goals during her upcoming trade mission to China and Vietnam this fall. From Sept. 13 to Sept. 24, Gregoire will travel to Asia with representatives from 50 small and medium-sized businesses to create new export opportunities for the state …

No smoking in school: China fights against tobacco

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BEIJING (AP) — In China, tobacco companies sponsor schools. Almost half of all male doctors smoke. And one wedding dinner ritual involves the bride lighting cigarettes for each of her male guests. China has committed to banning smoking at public indoor venues by Jan. 9, in accordance with a global anti-tobacco treaty backed by the World Health Organization …

Northwest wineries seek growing Chinese market

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SEATTLE (AP) — Hong Kong and mainland China are developing a strong thirst for wine, and Washington and Oregon are hoping for a taste of the growing markets …

21 artisans create SCG gathering place, party to be held on Aug. 22

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In order to transform the concrete shell of the Seattle Chinese Garden into a gathering place, a team of 21 artisans arrived in Seattle from China on Aug. 6 and 7. To complete the project, artisans used centuries-old methods and shipped materials from Chongqing, Seattle’s sister city. The gathering place will be known as Knowing the Spring Courtyard …

China setting a new milestone as economy passes Japan’s

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BEIJING (AP) — China is set to overtake Japan as the world’s second-largest economy in a resurgence that is changing everything from the global balance of military and financial power to how cars are designed.

July 27: Local girl chosen for the U.S. math team competes internationally

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Shijie Joy Zheng, a senior at Phillips Exeter Academy, was chosen to participate on a team of high school girls from throughout the United States who will compete in

BLOG: Cluster bombs banned

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By Xin Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Geneva Cluster munitions have finally been banned. The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) took effect on Aug. 1, when it became binding international law […]