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By Felix Brender 王哲謙 The Where Civilizations Meet exhibition at Beijing’s National Museum of China drew to a close this month. Showcasing artifacts from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, it was, at least on the surface, a celebration ...

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Vietnam's Defense Minister Phan Van Giang (R) and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (L) shake hands during a welcoming ceremony at the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Hanoi on November 2, 2025. AFP
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