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Thousands of fans celebrate life of legendary Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir in San Francisco
Thousands of mourners gathered at San Francisco’s Civic Center to celebrate Bob Weir, the legendary Grateful Dead guitarist who died last week at 78
How a group of nimbys could bring down China’s mega embassy plans
A decision on China’s application for a new embassy in London is expected in days, but those living next to the proposed site will be challenging it all the way, as Dan Haygarth
Canada and China: A half-century journey from Pierre Trudeau to Mark Carney
Canada was one of the first Western countries to recognize communist China, establishing ties in 1970 under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau
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











