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Why China continues to hold military drills around Taiwan amid high tension

Currently, only 11 of the 193 United Nations member states maintain full diplomatic relations with Taiwan

Why China is holding military drills around Taiwan — and the history behind it

China’s decision to bring serious firepower to bear for military drills in the waters off Taiwan this week has deep roots both in the past several weeks and the past several decades

Archaeologists uncover Bronze Age Chinese secret to brewing red rice wine

Rice wine was consumed ceremonially by Mogou people in second millennium BC

Norad Santa tracker live: Follow Santa Claus and his reindeer as they deliver gifts around the globe

Norad is tracking St Nick’s speedy trip around the globe as he delivers presents worldwide

I’m a Buddhist monk. Meditation has given me wisdom, resilience and emotional balance

December 21 marks World Meditation Day in the U.S. To find out how the centuries-old practice can help shape your wellbeing and mindset, Amber Raiken spoke to Bhante Saranapala, a Toronto-based monk and mindfulness and meditation teacher.

Best books to gift (and gift again) at Christmas: The Independent newsroom make their picks

When you give someone a book as a gift, what you’re really giving them is a few hours of pleasure. Indy staff share their trusted literary gifts this Christmas

US tech enabled China’s surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees are paying the price

Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology

PHOTO ESSAY: Tibetans depart Nepal, a former safe haven transformed under Chinese pressure

Sonam Tashi refuses to let his son inherit the same fear.

‘I’m a Buddhist monk — meditating every day has left me with no stress and more resilience’

December 21 marks World Meditation Day in the U.S. To find out how the centuries-old practice can help shape your wellbeing and mindset, Amber Raiken spoke to Bhante Saranapala, a Toronto-based monk and mindfulness and meditation teacher.