Language tensions ripple across Southeast Asia and Taiwan
Across Southeast Asia and Taiwan, language policy fuels politics and culture. In Malaysia English wanes as Bahasa Malaysia dominates, while in Taiwan the native Taiwanese dialect gains momentum amid Democratic Progressive Party activity, challenging Mandarin rules and highlighting language as identity and political expression.
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Beijing report says Hu Jinchu, a conservation professor, warns that captivity harms panda fertility and lifespans. He notes global panda numbers under 1,000 in China and low cub survival rates, urging a halt while urging habitat protection.
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