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China's Yunnan signs pacts to promote economic ties with Laos
on March 30, 2023 at 6:40 pm
The governments of southwest China's Yunnan Province and Laos have signed a series of agreements to promote economic and trade cooperation. […]
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Boarding schools facilitate learning in Tibet
on March 30, 2023 at 5:46 pm
Most herdsmen in the Tibet autonomous region live in sparsely populated areas, causing great difficulties for their children to commute between home and school on a daily basis. […]
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Today's Tibet evinces path to modernization
on March 30, 2023 at 5:39 pm
The development of Tibet and ethnic groups has always been one of the priorities for the central government. Based on equality, China's ethnic policy is aimed at realizing common prosperity and improving the lives and livelihoods of all ethnic groups. As such, the modernization of Tibet reflects Chinese-style modernization. […]
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Polls show negative views towards Taiwan region leader's trip to US
on March 30, 2023 at 4:49 pm
A recent poll found that about 98 percent of respondents have a negative view of the "transit" to the United States by Tsai Ing-wen, the leader of the Taiwan region during a visit to Central American nations. […]
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China's economy set to rebound with new drivers
on March 30, 2023 at 4:49 pm
China's economy is poised to rebound this year with concrete efforts being made to embrace economic rebalancing towards domestic consumption, higher-end manufacturing and green projects, said an economic expert. […]
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Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 28, over 200 rescued
on March 30, 2023 at 4:47 pm
The death toll from the fire that broke out on a ferry carrying more than 200 people in the southern Philippines late Wednesday night has risen to 28, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Thursday. […]
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Tibet plans to expand planting area of highland barley
on March 30, 2023 at 4:47 pm
Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region plans to expand the planting area of highland barley to 2.2 million mu (146,667 hectares) this year to ensure a stable increase in the output of the long-established Tibetan grain on the "Roof of the World." […]
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Today's Tibet evinces path to modernization: tibetologist
on March 30, 2023 at 4:47 pm
The development of Tibet and ethnic groups has always been one of the priorities for the central government and the modernization of Tibet reflects Chinese modernization. […]
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AI may reduce human working hours to one day per week: expert
on March 30, 2023 at 4:26 pm
Artificial Intelligence (AI) may reduce human working hours to one day per week, said Justin Yifu Lin, dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics at Peking University, on Wednesday at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023. […]
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Wild panda and her cub seen in rare footage
on March 30, 2023 at 4:25 pm
When the staff at Giant Panda National Park in southwest China's Sichuan Province recently collected data from infrared cameras, they found precious footage of a wild panda mother and baby together. […]
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Chinese FM meets PNG counterpart
on March 30, 2023 at 3:36 pm
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with Papua New Guinea (PNG) Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Justin Tkatchenko on Thursday in Boao, Hainan Province, and pledged to boost bilateral ties. […]
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Chinese researchers develop biodegradable, recyclable glass
on March 30, 2023 at 3:02 pm
Chinese researchers have developed a new type of biodegradable and biorecyclable glass, offering an eco-friendly alternative with a minimal environmental footprint. […]
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Xiongan New Area adopts new vehicle license plates
on March 30, 2023 at 2:56 pm
With approval from the Chinese Ministry of Public Security on Thursday, Xiongan New Area in Hebei Province started using its own license plate series, which begins with the letter "X," the first letter of "Xiongan" in Pinyin, marking the addition of a new license plate letter sequence for Hebei. […]
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China's first 10,000-tonne cable-laying vessel unveiled in Jiangxi
on March 30, 2023 at 2:52 pm
With a total length of 155 meters and a width of 23.2 meters, Longyin 9 has a maximum speed of 15 knots and 60 days endurance for sustainable missions. It can carry 10,000 tonnes of cables and is capable of laying cables across the Pacific Ocean starting from China in one go. […]
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China, Brazil no longer use U.S. dollar as intermediary
on March 30, 2023 at 2:40 pm
China and Brazil have reached an agreement to not use the U.S. dollar as an intermediary any longer, but trade in their own currencies directly, the Brazilian government said on Wednesday. […]
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WeChat pushes forward: Palm swiping nextlar
on March 30, 2023 at 2:32 pm
Cross-border payments from the WeChat Pay digital wallet platform now covers 69 countries and regions, with more than 1,000 overseas cooperating institutions, according to a senior manager at the company. […]
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Popular self-service stores in Chengdu demonstrate value of trust
on March 30, 2023 at 2:13 pm
Various self-service shops have emerged in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province recently. Candy, flower, coffee shops, and bakeries operate without assistants. […]
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Emerald Lake shines on Qaidam Basin in Qinghai
on March 30, 2023 at 1:51 pm
Emerald Lake covering an area of more than 26 square kilometers was formed by many years of mining, leaving a high concentration of salt called brine. […]
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'Devil's Eye' - Aiken Spring in Qinghai
on March 30, 2023 at 1:39 pm
Aerial view of Aiken Spring, also called the "Devil's Eye" in Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. […]
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Chinese premier urges opposing 'clash of civilizations' and ideological confrontation
on March 30, 2023 at 1:38 pm
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday called for upholding mutual respect and trust, openness and inclusiveness, respecting other countries' independently-chosen development paths, and opposing the narrative of "clash of civilizations" and ideological confrontation. […]
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Bankers convicted of helping Putin's friend
on March 30, 2023 at 10:34 am
A cellist who is godfather to the Russian leader's daughter deposited huge sums in Swiss accounts. […]
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Russia detains US journalist Evan Gershkovich on suspicion of spying
on March 30, 2023 at 10:23 am
Evan Gershkovich was working for the Wall Street Journal, which is "deeply concerned" for his safety. […]
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Bolsonaro touches down in Brazil after self-imposed exile
on March 30, 2023 at 10:11 am
It is the first time the far-right ex-leader will be in Brazil since his supporters stormed Congress. […]
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Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero and government critic arrives in US
on March 30, 2023 at 9:42 am
The outspoken critic of Rwanda's government arrives in America days after being released from prison. […]
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Kentucky helicopter crash: Deaths feared after military aircraft crash
on March 30, 2023 at 9:22 am
The aircraft were involved in a routine training mission in Kentucky when the incident happened. […]
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Pope Francis spends 'calm' night in hospital
on March 30, 2023 at 9:01 am
The pontiff, 86, will stay in hospital for a few days, but does not have Covid, the Vatican says. […]
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Lewis Hamilton says it 'could take a long time' for Mercedes to compete with Red Bull
on March 30, 2023 at 8:45 am
Lewis Hamilton says "it could take a long time" before Mercedes can compete again with Red Bull. […]
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Dozens killed in blaze on Philippines ferry
on March 30, 2023 at 8:17 am
The victims include children and it's unclear how many passengers may be missing, officials say. […]
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Israeli gun ownership rising as violence surges
on March 30, 2023 at 8:17 am
Israel's new right-wing government has loosened gun laws in response to deadly attacks. […]
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Australian man arrested over AK-47-shaped bong
on March 30, 2023 at 6:04 am
Sydney police scrambled to catch an armed man, but his "weapon" was not quite what it seemed. […]
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Carl Frampton column: Anthony Joshua needs to knock out Jermaine Franklin then call out Tyson Fury
on March 30, 2023 at 5:42 am
In his BBC Sport column, Carl Frampton says he wants to see Anthony Joshua knock out Jermaine Franklin early in London on Saturday then send Tyson Fury a […]
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Premier League relegation: Nine teams in danger of dropping to the Championship
on March 30, 2023 at 5:17 am
Only four points separate the teams between 12th and 20th with nine clubs in danger of being relegated from the Premier League. […]
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Taiwan's Tsai arrives in US to warnings from China of 'serious confrontation'
on March 30, 2023 at 4:54 am
Beijing said the Taiwan leader's stopovers on her Central America trip risked "serious confrontation". […]
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Antarctic ocean currents heading for collapse- report
on March 30, 2023 at 4:27 am
Melting ice could trigger a disastrous chain reaction, a new Australian study warns […]
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Mexico opens homicide investigation into deadly fire at migrant centre
on March 30, 2023 at 4:07 am
Prosecutors open a homicide investigation after a fire in a migrant detention kills 38 people. […]
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Blood tests may spare cancer patients chemo
on March 30, 2023 at 4:00 am
A blood test which can detect cancer cells could spare patients unnecessary chemotherapy. […]
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Ambani, Adani: Should India break up its big conglomerates?
on March 30, 2023 at 2:53 am
A former deputy governor of India's central bank says five big firms are hindering competition in the market. […]
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Watch: Wildfire engulfs a Thai mountain
on March 30, 2023 at 2:06 am
Authorities have deployed workers to Khao Laem, Nakhon Nayok, to extinguish the fire. […]
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Gwyneth Paltrow accuser apologises for 'King Kong' ski trial jab
on March 30, 2023 at 12:56 am
There were tense moments - and an apology for a 2019 remark - at the trial over a ski crash in Utah. […]
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'Yes, I have billions... but billionaire label unfair'
on March 29, 2023 at 11:54 pm
Former Starbucks boss Howard Schultz pushes back during a congressional roasting. […]
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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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Deadly fire engulfs Philippine ferry as dozens of passengers jump into sea to escape
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
At least 28 people were killed Wednesday night after an inter-island ferry caught fire in the southern Philippines, with many of the 250 passengers jumping […]
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Beijing warns of 'severe impact' on US-China relations as Taiwan's leader lands in New York
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
Taiwan's relationship with the United States has "never been closer," its President Tsai Ing-wen said after arriving in New York City Wednesday, as Beijing […]
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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, […]