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Chinese mainland affirms real benefits for Taiwan compatriots after reunification
on March 29, 2023 at 4:56 pm
A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday affirmed that Taiwan compatriots will enjoy real benefits after the country's reunification. […]
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China and BRI countries have more room for cooperation: KPMG head
on March 29, 2023 at 4:43 pm
There is still room for China and the countries along the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to further deepen industrial and supply chain cooperation, said Michael Jiang, head of Clients and Markets of KPMG in China in an interview with China News Service during the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023. […]
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Northeast China port sees 2,000 China-Europe freight train trips
on March 29, 2023 at 4:28 pm
Northeast China's Suifenhe port on the China-Russia border has handled 2,000 China-Europe freight train trips since the service started in 2018, local authorities said on Wednesday. […]
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10 years on, BRI shares opportunities with world
on March 29, 2023 at 4:24 pm
At the ongoing Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023 held in Hainan, the BRI is again a keenly-discussed topic. […]
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Spokesperson warns of countermeasures if Tsai Ing-wen meets with U.S. House speaker
on March 29, 2023 at 4:08 pm
A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday warned of resolute countermeasures against a potential meeting between Tsai Ing-wen and Kevin McCarthy, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. […]
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Ma Ying-jeou mourns victims of Nanjing Massacre
on March 29, 2023 at 3:10 pm
Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, on Wednesday visited the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders and expressed deep condolence for the compatriots who lost their lives in the massacre. […]
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Northern China to see more sand, dust pollution this year
on March 29, 2023 at 2:57 pm
This year, a total of 140 cities in China have experienced severe or worse sand and dust pollution, of which 131 cities encountered severe air pollution, the highest in the past five years, said a senior official of China's environment department on Tuesday. […]
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Wearing a mask now optional: Chinese infectious disease expert Zhang Wenhong
on March 29, 2023 at 2:45 pm
A renowned Chinese infectious disease expert believes as the country has entered into a stage of low prevalence of the novel coronavirus, wearing masks has now become an optional measure. […]
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Mainland decries Taiwan leader's planned visit to US, vows countermeasures
on March 29, 2023 at 2:43 pm
China firmly opposes Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen's plans for a "sneaky" visit to the United States and will take countermeasures, said Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, on Wednesday. […]
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Ruins of large scale building complex found in China's Chongqing
on March 29, 2023 at 2:13 pm
Ruins of a building complex have been found at the site of Diaoyu City, an ancient fortress in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, during recent excavation work. […]
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IOC to decide on Russian participation at Paris Olympics at 'appropriate time'
on March 29, 2023 at 1:46 pm
The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) executive board has recommended the return to competition of Russian and Belarusian athletes as individual neutrals, but has yet to decide whether they can compete at next year's Paris Olympics. […]
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Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou visits Sun Yat-sen mausoleum
on March 29, 2023 at 1:38 pm
A delegation led by Ma visited the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing Tuesday morning. […]
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China announces '2022 archaeological discoveries of the year'
on March 29, 2023 at 1:37 pm
China released a list of the top 10 archaeological findings of 2022 on Tuesday. […]
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Crops thrive on terraced fields in Shanxi
on March 29, 2023 at 1:36 pm
Crops decorate the terraced fields on loess plateau with green and yellow colors in Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, March 28, 2023. […]
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No atmosphere found at faraway Earth-sized world
on March 29, 2023 at 1:35 pm
The Webb Space Telescope has found no evidence of an atmosphere at one of the seven rocky, Earth-sized planets orbiting another star. […]
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Boarding schools ensure fairer education in Tibet
on March 29, 2023 at 12:32 pm
The boarding school system in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region has ensured that both rural and urban students can equally receive quality education and the will of the parents and students is fully respected when choosing to live in the schools or not. […]
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Many challenges to Asian development finance need tackling : Boao report
on March 29, 2023 at 12:11 pm
Many challenges need to be tackled facing development finance in Asia, and there is an urgent need to expand financing sources, said a report released by Boao Forum for Asia on Tuesday. […]
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Canada relaxes ban on foreign homebuyers
on March 29, 2023 at 11:30 am
Canada has eased its ban on residential property purchases by foreign buyers three months after the law came into force. […]
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Watchdog aims to protect firms online
on March 29, 2023 at 11:30 am
China's top cyberspace regulator announced a series of special operations targeting cyberspace governance, and pledged to protect the lawful online rights of enterprises on Tuesday. […]
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Tibetans mark anniversary of emancipation of serfs
on March 29, 2023 at 11:30 am
People from all walks of life across the Tibet autonomous region held activities on Tuesday to mark the 64th anniversary of the abolition of feudal serfdom and celebrate the liberation of a million serfs. […]
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Amritpal Singh: Rumours swirl as search for controversial Sikh preacher continues
on March 29, 2023 at 8:54 am
Amritpal Singh has not been arrested so far, though there have been many rumoured sightings. […]
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Nashville school shooter hid guns in parents' house
on March 29, 2023 at 8:44 am
Police say the parents felt the suspect should not own weapons, but did not realise guns were in the house. […]
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British TV star Paul O'Grady dies aged 67
on March 29, 2023 at 8:11 am
The TV presenter and comedian died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, his husband says. […]
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Swiss court case ties human rights to climate change
on March 29, 2023 at 8:10 am
Thousands of women say the country's climate change policy damages their right to life and health. […]
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NBA: Stephen Curry leads Golden State Warriors to comeback win over New Orleans Pelicans
on March 29, 2023 at 7:37 am
Stephen Curry scores 39 points to help the Golden State Warriors climb back into the play-off places with a 120-109 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. […]
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Unusually vivid Southern Lights glow over New Zealand
on March 29, 2023 at 7:35 am
Aurora-chasing photographers say they are seeing more brilliant, intense displays this season. […]
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Adidas backtracks on Black Lives Matter design opposition
on March 29, 2023 at 7:34 am
The firm previously said a Black Lives Matter design would create confusion with its famous three-stripe mark. […]
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Women's Ashes 2023: Australia include Phoebe Litchfield in 15-player squad
on March 29, 2023 at 7:07 am
Australia include teenage batter Phoebe Litchfield in their 15-player squad for the Women's Ashes against England. […]
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Bali: Russian man to be deported for posing naked on sacred Mount Agung
on March 29, 2023 at 7:02 am
The Russian man has apologised after his photo on a sacred mountain angered Indonesian authorities. […]
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Argentina 7-0 Curacao: Lionel Messi hat-trick as he passes 100 international goals
on March 29, 2023 at 6:58 am
Lionel Messi moves onto 102 international goals with a seventh hat-trick for Argentina in a 7-0 friendly win at home to Curacao. […]
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Paul O'Grady: A life in pictures
on March 29, 2023 at 6:45 am
His career spanned more than three decades - from drag acts in London, to an MBE and beyond. […]
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Mexico migrants: Deadly fire at Juárez migrant centre kills at least 38
on March 29, 2023 at 6:36 am
Mexico's president says the blaze started during a protest by migrants fearing deportation. […]
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Fossil hunters uncover ancient Australian wombat
on March 29, 2023 at 5:24 am
The strange creature lived 25 million years ago and weighed up to 50kg (110lb). […]
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Grief and shock at vigils after school shooting
on March 29, 2023 at 3:04 am
"It's no longer happening across the country," says one mourner. "It's right here, and it's hard." […]
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Physics of Paltrow ski crash causes court confusion
on March 29, 2023 at 1:24 am
An expert witness faces a testy cross-examination as tries to lay out the science of the collision. […]
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Climate change: Push for decision at world’s top court
on March 29, 2023 at 12:38 am
Pacific island students are seeking clarity on countries' obligations to fight rising temperatures. […]
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King Charles's first state visit: What to expect from Germany trip
on March 29, 2023 at 12:28 am
Improving relations with Europe is the priority as the King's first state visit heads for Germany. […]
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Dungeons & Dragons: Why Hollywood is keen on a 50-year-old game
on March 29, 2023 at 12:25 am
As the role-playing game inspires another Hollywood adaptation, we look at its enduring popularity. […]
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Gay Ugandan asks 'Where will I go?' as secret shelters under threat
on March 29, 2023 at 12:12 am
Gay sex is already illegal in Uganda but a tough new law threatens the places where some seek refuge. […]
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Competitive fishermen plead guilty in walleye cheating scandal
on March 28, 2023 at 11:53 pm
The duo cheated to win a competition, but officials did not fall for the ruse hook, line and sinker. […]
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How Indonesia's new sex laws will affect tourists
on December 7, 2022 at 10:59 am
International travelers have been flocking back to the popular resort island of Bali as the Covid pandemic subsides, prompting hopes that Indonesia's battered […]
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This 'edible' plastic bag alternative could save Nara's sacred deer
on October 21, 2020 at 7:26 pm
A local entrepreneur in the Japanese tourist destination of Nara has developed an alternative to plastic shopping bags, to protect the town's sacred deer. […]
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The battle to save Sri Lanka's leopards
on January 16, 2020 at 9:41 am
Having endured a bloody civil war from 1983 until 2009, Sri Lanka is now at peace and developing rapidly. That's good news for the country as a whole, but the […]
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Wildlife is flourishing around Fukushima
on January 8, 2020 at 7:47 am
Nearly a decade after Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster, researchers have discovered that wildlife is thriving in the areas evacuated by humans, despite […]
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China debuts 620 kph train prototype
on January 18, 2021 at 4:10 am
China has revealed a prototype for a new high-speed Maglev train that is capable of reaching speeds of 620 kilometers (385 miles) per hour. […]
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A Shanghai building 'walks' to a new location
on November 4, 2020 at 1:28 am
Shanghai residents passing through the city's eastern Huangpu district in October might have stumbled upon an unusual sight: a "walking" building. […]
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Self-driving robotaxis are taking off in China
on December 8, 2020 at 5:36 am
The world has been inching toward fully autonomous cars for years. In China, one company just got even closer to making it a reality. […]
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Travel to Japan during Covid-19: What you need to know
on September 27, 2022 at 7:55 am
If you're planning a trip to Japan, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic. […]
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Sri Lanka reopens borders to international travelers
on January 22, 2021 at 9:01 am
The island nation of Sri Lanka is now open to tourists from all countries. […]
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Singapore Airlines plans for a fully vaccinated crew
on January 19, 2021 at 1:22 pm
Singapore's national carrier is hoping to become the world's first airline to get all of its crew members vaccinated against Covid-19. […]
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Russian conductor makes a comeback in China after he was fired for refusing to condemn the war
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
Valery Gergiev, the star Russian conductor fired in Germany last year for his refusal to condemn the invasion of Ukraine, was given a warm welcome in China […]
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Taiwan's defiant leader departs for New York to start Central American trip
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
Taiwan has every right to "connect with the world," its President Tsai Ing-wen declared Wednesday as she embarked on a diplomatic mission to Central America, […]
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Taliban arrests prominent girls' education activist
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
A prominent activist for girls' education in Afghanistan was arrested by the Taliban on Monday, according to an official, the latest step in its repressive […]