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Multilateralism key to tackling global challenges, say forum participants
on December 6, 2023 at 8:33 am
The forum issued the 2023 Imperial Springs Statement, which emphasized the role of multilateralism in resolving world issues. […]
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Country aims to shine in space-based solar power tech to boost clean energy
on December 6, 2023 at 8:28 am
Amid global efforts to replace fossil fuels with clean energy, Chinese scientists and engineers are working on a bright idea — soaking up abundant energy from the sun and then beaming it back to Earth. […]
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Giant pandas Yang Guang and Tian Tian return to China after 12 years in UK
on December 6, 2023 at 8:25 am
Beloved giant pandas Yang Guang and Tian Tian have returned to their homeland of China after spending the past 12 years at the Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland, UK. […]
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Moody's cut to outlook is flawed, ministry says
on December 6, 2023 at 8:25 am
The cutting of China's credit outlook by rating agency Moody's is unwarranted and flawed, as the move overlooks the solid growth potential of the world's second-largest economy and exaggerates the financial risks facing it. […]
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China sees delivery of 120 bln parcels
on December 6, 2023 at 8:25 am
China's parcel delivery sector has set a record by handling more than 120 billion items this year, demonstrating its strong resilience and showcasing the country's improving consumer market, the State Post Bureau said on Tuesday. […]
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FM mourns Kissinger, hails his contribution to ties
on December 6, 2023 at 8:23 am
Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited the United States embassy in Beijing on Tuesday to mourn the passing of former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger. […]
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Xinjiang expands its presence in overseas markets of aquatic products
on December 6, 2023 at 8:23 am
Increasing amounts of aquatic products cultivated in clear, fresh water from melting snow are being exported to consumers around the world from a seemingly unlikely place, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. […]
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Proposal set to advance cause of human rights
on December 6, 2023 at 8:23 am
Beijing has put forward a four-point proposal for advancing global human rights, including "galvanizing common security and shaping a stabler international environment", in order to end conflicts and facilitate the return of the homeless to their homeland. […]
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Xi urges Shanghai to accelerate the building of a socialist, modern and international metropolis
on December 5, 2023 at 10:00 pm
During his recent inspection tour in Shanghai, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the need for Shanghai to faithfully implement the new development philosophy on all fronts. […]
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ICBC vice president: giving full play to underpinning role of green finance in low-carbon development
on December 5, 2023 at 8:14 pm
Wang Jingwu, vice president of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) said via video that the bank “will give a full play to the underpinning role of green finance in green, low-carbon development.&rdquo […]
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Banks' critical role in advancing low-carbon, high-quality green development emphasized at COP28 side event
on December 5, 2023 at 8:08 pm
Xing Wei, executive president of of China Banking Association (CBA), delivered a speech via video at a side event on Banks’ Critical Role to Advance Low-Carbon and High-Quality Green Development during the COP28. […]
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Significant increase in inbound travelers after visa-free policy began
on December 5, 2023 at 5:02 pm
There has been a significant increase in inbound travelers from countries that have newly joined China's visa-free entry policy, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday. […]
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Side event on green finance and climate change held in Dubai
on December 5, 2023 at 4:49 pm
A side event was held during the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday. […]
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Insights | U.S. scholar: US and China should resume military communication to boost regional peace and development
on December 5, 2023 at 4:38 pm
The outcomes of the China-U.S. summit are multifaceted. The two sides discussed cooperation in various fields, reaching consensus in over 20 areas such as politics, diplomacy, people-to-people exchanges, global governance and military security. […]
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Insights | U.S. scholars: U.S. and China should build more exchanges and mutual trust
on December 5, 2023 at 3:50 pm
David Blair, vice president and senior economist at the Center for China and Globalization, said people-to-people ties should be strengthened to promote mutual understanding. "Stop provoking each other would be a good first step," suggested Blair. […]
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Insights | U.S. Scholar: Resumption of military ties between U.S. and China crucial for regional peace and development
on December 5, 2023 at 3:49 pm
David Blair, vice president and senior economist at the Center for China and Globalization, said the confidence-building measures that the U.S. and China are working out now are really important for the future of the world. […]
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New species of orchid found in Tibet
on December 5, 2023 at 3:34 pm
A research team has discovered a new species of orchid in Metog county of the Tibet autonomous region. […]
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Global ESG standards pose new challenges, opportunities
on December 5, 2023 at 2:24 pm
Chinese companies are suggested to further complete building their sustainability reporting system as the first set of global guidelines on corporate sustainability disclosure standards will go into effect in January 2024 […]
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Strengthened Sino-UAE bilateral relations hailed
on December 5, 2023 at 2:24 pm
The Sino-UAE diplomatic relations, based on the spirit of collaboration and mutual respect, have notably strengthened over recent years, said Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to China. […]
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Education authorities advise schools to monitor sickness during winter
on December 5, 2023 at 2:24 pm
Local education authorities and schools are urged to work hard on preventing and controlling COVID infections and other key infectious diseases this coming winter and spring. […]
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Jamie Foxx makes first public appearance after illness
on December 6, 2023 at 12:03 am
The actor has been missing from the public eye since April 2023, as he battled an undisclosed life-threatening condition. […]
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Airline adverts banned over 'greenwashing' claims
on December 6, 2023 at 12:03 am
The ASA said Air France, Lufthansa and Emirates had misled customers over their environment impact […]
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The Curse of County Mayo: The story of the 72-year-old Gaelic football hex
on December 6, 2023 at 12:00 am
In 1951, a celebratory trophy parade is said to have crossed paths with a funeral procession. Whether true or not, their meeting hangs over Mayo's Gaelic […]
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Giulia Cecchettin: Slain Italian woman's funeral attended by thousands
on December 5, 2023 at 11:58 pm
The service for Giulia Cecchettin, whose death struck a chord with women across Italy, is broadcast live on TV. […]
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Lionel Messi: Argentina forward named Time magazine's Athlete of the Year
on December 5, 2023 at 11:47 pm
Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi is named Time magazine's Athlete of the Year. […]
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Luton Town 3-4 Arsenal: Last-gasp Declan Rice goal snatches win for Gunners in seven-goal thriller
on December 5, 2023 at 11:43 pm
Declan Rice's last-gasp header gives Arsenal victory in a seven-goal thriller at Luton to move them five points clear at the top of the Premier League. […]
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Scotland 0-6 England: Lionesses thump Scotland but Team GB Olympic dream over
on December 5, 2023 at 11:36 pm
Ruthless England thump Scotland in their final Women's Nations League group match but their hopes of helping Team GB qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics are […]
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US sanctions individuals implicated in West Bank attacks
on December 5, 2023 at 11:12 pm
The US says it will impose visa bans on Israelis and some Palestinians over ongoing West Bank violence. […]
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Montreal mayor collapses during press conference
on December 5, 2023 at 11:05 pm
Mayor Valérie Plante said she is “out of danger” and will reduce her workload in the coming days after the incident. […]
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US college presidents testify on campus antisemitism
on December 5, 2023 at 10:47 pm
Top US college leaders were grilled by lawmakers over their efforts to curb antisemitism on campus. […]
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Erik ten Hag: Man Utd boss wants 'trust' from club as player unrest claims surface again
on December 5, 2023 at 10:32 pm
Erik ten Hag has urged Manchester United's hierarchy to trust him to return the club to their former glories. […]
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Wolves 1-0 Burnley: Hwang Hee-chan scores winner at Molineux
on December 5, 2023 at 10:29 pm
Hwang Hee-chan scores a first-half winner as Wolves edge past relegation-threatened Burnley at Molineux. […]
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Nimisha Priya: The Indian nurse from Kerala on death row in Yemen
on December 5, 2023 at 10:16 pm
Yemen's top court has cleared the way for Nimisha Priya's execution. Can she still be saved? […]
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Afghan Hazara refugees live in fear of being deported by Pakistan
on December 5, 2023 at 10:15 pm
The Hazara ethnic minority fear returning to life under the Taliban - many are hiding in Pakistan. […]
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Tattered flags and barbed wire win UK's Turner Prize for art
on December 5, 2023 at 9:15 pm
Jesse Darling wins the prestigious £25,000 award for art making a comment on modern British life. […]
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Abercrombie & Fitch sued by ex-CEO facing sex trafficking claims
on December 5, 2023 at 9:10 pm
Mike Jeffries has taken legal action against the US retailer for refusing to cover his legal costs to defend the allegations. […]
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Five-year-old Hamas hostage returns to school and is hugged by classmates
on December 5, 2023 at 8:53 pm
Emilia received a warm hug from her nursery school friends after being held in Hamas captivity for 49 days. […]
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Paris 2024: Olympic federations ask IOC to allow Russian & Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals
on December 5, 2023 at 8:29 pm
Olympic sports federations ask the International Olympic Committee to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals at next summer's Paris Games. […]
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Mount Marapi eruption: Survivor tells BBC of ordeal from hospital
on December 5, 2023 at 8:11 pm
Muhammad Fadli suffered broken bones and burns after Mount Marapi in Indonesia erupted on Sunday. […]
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Israel's new Gaza evacuation zones leave Palestinians few places to go
on December 5, 2023 at 7:49 pm
Palestinians and aid workers say new maps are not a workable solution to reduce civilian casualties. […]
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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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Hu Jintao Fast Facts
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
Check out CNN's Hu Jintao Fast Facts for a look at the life of the former president of the People's Republic of China. […]
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'How would people like me know about sex?' Young people are losing judgment-free spaces to learn about sex and sexuality
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
Teenagers in India and across Asia-Pacific are turning to social media platforms for judgement-free, engaging information about sex, sexuality and pleasure. […]
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Yoshihide Suga Fast Facts
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
View CNN Fast Facts on Yoshihide Suga to learn about the former prime minister of Japan. […]