2026-08-14
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On today's program, August 14 marks the International Memorial Day for Comfort Women.
Multiple reports of deteriorating living conditions and mental health issues aboard USS Abraham Lincoln emerge.
Remnant circulation from Typhoon Dauphin brings extreme rain to several provinces in China.
In business, China's central bank starts a 1 trillion yuan outright reverse repo operation.
In sports, Chinese and Czech tennis players win WTA Toronto doubles title for the third team crown.
In culture and entertainment, homegrown animated films rise to command China's big screen.
Now checking today's top stories.
Friday marks the International Memorial Day for Comfort Women,
Girls and Women in Asia forced to provide sexual services to the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.
August 14 is observed annually to commemorate the victims of the Japanese military sexual slavery system during the war.
Civil groups from countries including China, South Korea, Japan and other countries established
the day in 2012. Researchers find that about 400,000 girls and women in Asia were forced