TOKYO -- As the Chinese people cheer for the Lunar New Year Eve, the iconic scenic spot of Tokyo Tower in the Japanese capital was lit up Monday evening in Chinese red as a symbol of promotion of China-Japan relations.

The famous tourist attraction was dressed in Chinese red for the first time.(Japan-Tokyo Tower)

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BANGKOK -- Over 4,400 Thais have applied to run for MP in Thailand's March 24 election.

On Monday, the first day of candidacy application, a total of 4,428 Thai males and females applied as electoral candidates vying in 329 constituencies nationwide, said Election Commission (EC) Secretary General Charungwit Phumma.(Thailand-Election)

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN -- Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on Monday sent a message of goodwill to the Chinese people ahead of the traditional Chinese lunar New Year celebrations.

After receiving credentials in Istana Nurul Iman from Yu Hong, the newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, the Sultan asked the Chinese ambassador to convey his sincere greetings to the Chinese leaders and the Chinese people.(Brunei-Chinese new year)

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KABUL -- At least 27 people including eight Taliban militants had been killed in Afghanistan over the 24 hours amid ongoing peace efforts in the conflict-strucken country, officials said Monday.

In the latest fighting against armed opposition groups, the government forces stormed a Taliban hideout in Mardian district of the northern Jawzjan province early on Monday, killing four insurgents and injuring seven others, provincial government spokesman Farid Aneq said.(Afghanistan-Militants) Enditem

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