This week, Japan's government is expanding its efforts to cut back on electricity use. It's part of the continuing struggle to recover from the March earthquake and tsunami that sparked the disaster at the Daiichi nuclear power plant. HPR's Bill Dorman reports in today's Asia Minute.
Two weeks ago, we told you about an oil spill off the coast of China that had gone unreported for nearly a month. This week, the pollution is continuing to spread. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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ShareThisHow far would you go for love? In China, one man is willing to go a thousand miles. Quite literally. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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Japan’s prime minister wants his country to be nuclear-free. It’s the strongest stand against nuclear power to come from Japan’s leader since the disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi plant four months ago. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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The technology behind smart phones is at the center of another international dispute between U.S. and Asian companies. Once again, Apple is involved---this time facing off against a company from Taiwan. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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