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A new president will take office in Taiwan on Monday. He's the former vice president, but the new administration will be facing some different challenges. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

We are still more than a year away from presidential election season in the United States. But for one key partner in the Asia Pacific, the next presidential election is coming much sooner—and developments are evolving. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

It’s still a little more than a month away, but a party planned in East Asia is already sparking controversy. The occasion is the 20th anniversary of Hong…

This is a big weekend in the world of auto racing. There’s a NASCAR race in North Carolina, a Formula One Race in Japan, and a more unusual contest going…

Beijing is closer than you think...And if you are a Hawaii Public Radio supporter, it can be even closer. Hawaii Public Radio will be giving away a…

The end of this week will bring various celebrations of the Chinese New Year around the islands. The Lunar New Year comes on Friday. But in China, it…

As you ponder your weekend plans on this Aloha Friday, they probably don’t include any political meetings. But if you were a government leader in China,…

The trade winds have dropped off a bit this week, and that’s brought muggier weather to the islands. On most days, the trades are one factor that helps…