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China’s unhealthy habits drive chronic diseases up

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By Gillian Wong The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — During a recent weekday lunch, middle-aged Wu Zhixin had a plate of shredded pork noodles glistening with oil and washed it […]

Turning the tide — Pacific Islanders discuss what it takes to bridge the achievement gap

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By Evangeline Cafe Northwest Asian Weekly Elenoa Napau is excited to finally enroll as a freshman at Interlake High School this fall. The American-born Fijian has her eyes set on […]

Local Indonesians give gift of education to overseas students

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By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly In the fourth largest country in the world, in terms of population, people dream of eliminating corruption, climbing out of poverty, and becoming educated.

Nepali boy reaches life plateau by aiding other immigrants

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Reaching the summit of the world’s tallest mountain in Nepal is certainly not easy. Since 1922, only 800 people have successfully scaled Mount Everest’s

Diversity makes a difference — Part 5

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Northwest Asian Weekly’s Diversity Makes a Difference scholarship program celebrates young people who are committed to reaching out across cultural lines.