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Europe remains wary as Trump cancels Greenland tariff threat
Though US President Donald Trump walked back threatened tariffs on eight European countries, claiming that a “framework for a future deal” on Greenland had been reached and that Washington would not use force over the island, European allies remained...
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China’s 2025 GDP expands 5% to hit 140 trillion yuan
China’s GDP grew at 5 percent year-on-year to 140.19 trillion yuan ($20.13 trillion) in 2025, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Monday, meeting the annual growth target of around 5 percent and surpassing the 140-trillion-yuan...
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Carney’s trip signals ‘a turning point’ in bilateral relationship
China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Canada in areas such as clean energy, digital technology, modern agriculture, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and finance, to foster more new drivers of economic growth, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said...
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China vows to protect own rights amid US tariff threat on Iran trade
Amid escalating US-Iran row, US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that countries do business with Iran will face a 25 percent tariff when doing business with the US, after claiming the previous day that he is looking at a number of “very...
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FM to wrap up Africa visit; ‘ tradition shows commitment’
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during his visit to Africa, held a phone conversation with Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Dhaay on local time Sunday, during which Wang reaffi rmed China’s consistent support for Somalia in safeguarding its...
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US seizes oil tankers as it vows ‘indefinite’ Venezuelan oil sale
The US military seized two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic and the Caribbean, one of them Russian-flagged, on Wednesday, the same day when a senior US official claimed that the US will sell Venezuelan oil “indefinitely” after completing...
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ROK President wraps up China visit, hailing shared history
South Korean President Lee Jae- myung wrapped up his four- day state visit to China on Wednesday, culminating in attendance at Korea- China Venture and Startup Summit and a visit to the historic site of Provisional Government of Republic of Korea in...
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Xi holds talks with ROK President Lee Jae-myung
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae-myung in Beijing on Monday. Xi said he and President Lee have met twice and conducted reciprocal visits, reflecting the importance both sides attach to...
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No country can play the role of world policeman: FM
China always opposes the use or threat of force, as well as any imposition of one country’s will on another, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday when speaking of the situation in Venezuela, Xinhua reported. Wang, also a member of the...
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Central rural work conference maps out 2026’s work priorities
The annual central rural work conference was held from Monday to Tuesday in Beijing, mapping out priorities for the country’s rural work in 2026, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday. Prior to the conference, a meeting of the Standing Committee...
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China a stabilizing force, reliable partner and regional devt driver
As year 2025 draws to a close amid global turbulence, China’s diplomacy has sent a clear signal: its neighborhood has become an anchor of its foreign policy. From intensive head-ofstate diplomacy and multilateral summits to crisis mediation and...
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Holiday season, visa facilitation boost China’s inbound tourism
The combined effect of the Christmas and New Year holidays, facilitated by China’s convenient visa policies, has driven up the nation’s inbound tourism market and cross-border passenger flows, as data from multiple ports indicate that inbound passenger...
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China raises practical proposals for world as a civilization country
When you ask OpenAI’s ChatGPT, “What is a civilization country,” the AI-driven tool provides an explanation that “A civilization country is a concept used mainly in political theory and international relations to describe a country whose identity,...
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Snow coated
Jinshanling section of the Great Wall is coated by light snow in Luanping County of Chengde, North China’s Hebei Province on December 23, 2025.
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Reveling in glory
China’s Fierce Roc team celebrates victory in the Battle of Robots event during Games of the Future 2025 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, on December 21, 2025. Their combat robot, named Deep Sea Shark 3, delivered several knockouts to its...
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Hainan FTP launches islandwide special customs operations
China on Thursday launched island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), the world’s largest FTP by area, allowing freer entry of overseas goods, expanding zero-tariff coverage, and introducing more business-friendly...
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Harbin Ice-Snow World opens, ignites winter tourism fever
The world’s largest ice-andsnow theme park, the 27th edition of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, officially opened its gates to visitors on Wednesday in Harbin, the capital of Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, heralding the upcoming winter tourism...
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China launches countermeasures against former Japan SDF official
China on Monday announced countermeasures against Shigeru Iwasaki, former chief of Joint Staff of Self-Defense Forces of Japan, over his public collusion with “Taiwan independence” separatist forces, a move that observers believe is necessary and...
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Govt departments outline key work priorities in 2026
As the Central Economic Work Conference, which mapped out the plan for China’s economic work in 2026, concluded on Thursday, multiple Chinese government departments including the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the People’s Bank...
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Key meeting maps out plan for economic work in 2026
China will implement more proactive and impactful macroeconomic policies, formulate more far-sighted, more targeted and better-coordinated policies, continuously expand domestic demand and optimize supply, and develop new quality productive forces...
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China holds ‘1+10’ dialogue with major intl economic organizations
China’s economy has forged ahead amid pressures and made new achievements this year, and China will continue to open its door wider to the outside world, and welcomes more foreign companies to explore the Chinese market, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said...
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Newly elected member
After the results of the election of the eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) were unveiled early on Monday, several central government agencies on the Hong Kong affairs extended...
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China rejects Japan’s ‘protest’ on the spot, lodges counter-protests
The Liaoning aircraft carrier formation was approached and harassed by Japanese warplanes during a recent regular training in the far seas, Chinese military spokespersons revealed on Sunday. As the Japanese side hyped the incident and reportedly lodged...
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Xi meets Macron, calling for expanded scope of cooperation
China and France should seize opportunities and expand the scope of cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said while holding talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday. During their meeting, Xi said as both...
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French President Macron arrives in Beijing for state visit
At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit to China through Friday. It is Macron’s fourth state visit to China and a reciprocal visit for Xi’s historic state...
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▶ Key step
An aerial photo taken on December 2, 2025 shows a key part of the Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge (Xiamen section). The main pylon was completed the previous day, marking a milestone step in the construction of the Xiamen section of the bridge. An interface for...
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French President Macron to pay his 4th state visit to China
At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a state visit to China from December 3 to 5, China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced on Monday. It will be Macron’s fourth state visit to China and a...
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159 from HK’s missing list of fire confirmed to be safe
The Hong Kong government on Sunday expressed its gratitude for the central government’s support as the deadly fire killed at least 146 as of Sunday 4 pm, with 159 residents from the missing persons list confirmed safe. In an official release on...
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Deadly fire in HK residential compound under control
Hong Kong’s local media have described it as the city’s most serious blaze in several decades – the fire at Wang Fu Court in Tai Po housing estate raged from Wednesday into Thursday, burning through almost the entire night. With the all-out rescue...
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President Xi meets Tonga’s king
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of Tonga on Tuesday, saying that China is willing to enhance the alignment of development strategies with Tonga, according to the Xinhua News Agency. “No matter how the...
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Xi talks with Trump over phone
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China and the US should keep up the momentum in ties, and keep moving forward in the right direction on the basis of equality, respect and mutual benefit, the Xinhua News Agency reported. Xi made the...
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G20 summit adopts declaration on opening day despite US boycott
The Group of 20 (G20) summit opened in Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday local time, the first held in Africa. Despite the US’ boycott and pressure, global leaders attending the event reached a broad consensus on urgent issues including disaster...
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China, Spain look to bolster ties amid evolving global dynamics
China is willing to work with Spain to build a more strategically resilient and dynamic comprehensive strategic partnership with greater international influence, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, the Xinhua News Agency reported. Xi made...
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PLA Air Force debuts joint flight of GJ-11, J-20, J-16D
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force on Tuesday released a microfilm celebrating its 76th founding anniversary, in which it for the first time showed an aerial formation consisting of a GJ11 stealth drone, a J-20 stealth fighter jet and...
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China, US announce suspension of port fees, shipping probes
China and the US has successively announced a one-year suspension of port fees on each other’s vessels and a parallel halt to related investigations in the shipping and shipbuilding sectors, marking the latest step in implementing the consensus reached...
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Xi attends opening ceremony of 15th National Games
Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the 15th National Games open on Sunday. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the opening ceremony of the Games in...
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Xi stresses high standards for building Hainan FTP
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday stressed adopting high standards for building the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), the Xinhua News Agency reported. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman...
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8th CIIE opens in Shanghai, vowing high-level opening-up
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday reaffirmed that the country will continue to seek high-quality growth and unswervingly promote highstandard opening-up, making new contributions to the world economy. Li made the remarks during his keynote speech...
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Xi urges enhanced co-op, better synergy of devt strategies with Russia
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Tuesday in Beijing, calling for enhanced cooperation on multiple fronts and better synergy of development strategies, Xinhua News Agency reported. Mishustin visited...
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China expands 240-hour visa-free transit entry policy to cover 65 ports
China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) has issued 10 measures on immigration and entry-exit management services to implement policies supporting further opening-up and facilitating high-quality development. Among these initiatives is the...
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Xi’s attendance at APEC meeting ‘guides Asia-Pacific cooperation’
Over the weekend, global media attention was focused on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s participation in the APEC meeting and his state visit to South Korea, with China’s role as a bellwether in defending multilateralism and advancing proposals,...
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Xi says ready to work with Trump to build solid foundation for bilateral ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Thursday with US President Donald Trump to exchange views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest in Busan, South Korea, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Thursday. President Xi said he is ready to...
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Xi to meet with Trump in ROK, drawing global attention
As agreed between China and the US, President Xi Jinping will meet with President Donald Trump in Busan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), on October 30 local time to exchange views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, a Chinese foreign...
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China, ASEAN sign FTA 3.0 Upgrade Protocol
China and ASEAN on Tuesday officially signed the upgraded China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) 3.0 Upgrade Protocol, marking a major step forward in regional economic integration and injecting confidence and momentum into global economic...
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Financial Street Forum showcases China’s devt in financial sector
China’s flagship event in the financial sector, the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum (FSF) 2025, officially kicked off in Beijing on Monday. The FSF 2025, running from Monday to Thursday, will showcase a wave of important developments in the...
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47th ASEAN Summit kicks off in Malaysia with Timor-Leste joining group
The 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related summits kicked off in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability.” Nearly two dozen world leaders are descending on the Malaysian capital...
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CPC plenum adopts 15th Five-Year Plan recommendations
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from Monday to Thursday. Participants at the session deliberated over and adopted the Recommendations of the CPC Central Committee for...
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Airbus opens second Final Assembly Line in Tianjin
EU plane manufacturer Airbus opened its second Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the A320 family of aircraft in Tianjin on Wednesday, a testimony to the plane manufacturer’s confidence in the prosperity of the Chinese aviation market and the strong and...
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Takaichi elected Japanese PM, unveils cabinet lineup
Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, was officially elected the country’s prime minister on Tuesday after winning the vote in both houses of parliament, becoming the country’s first female leader. Her election as prime...
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Intl Organization for Mediation inaugurated in Hong Kong
The inauguration ceremony of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) was held in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday, attended by nearly 200 representatives from over 30 contracting and signatory states to the...
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Xi congratulates Cheng on election as KMT chairperson
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Sunday congratulated Cheng Li-wun on being elected chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, according to the Xinhua News Agency. Xinhua reported that...
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Xi congratulates CAU on 120th founding anniversary
Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended congratulations to China Agricultural University (CAU) faculty, students and alumni on the university’s 120th founding anniversary, calling on it to cultivate more professionals with expertise and passion for...
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138th Canton Fair opens, welcoming global traders
The 138th Canton Fair kicked off in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong Province on Wednesday, and will run through November 4 in three phases. As China’s key trade fair, the Canton Fair has long served as a barometer and weathervane for China’s foreign...
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World Conference on China Studies kicks off in Shanghai
The second World Conference on China Studies kicked off in East China’s Shanghai on Tuesday, where some 500 experts and scholars from around the world have engaged in in-depth discussions on the theme “Historical and Contemporary China: A Global...
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Xi puts forward proposals to advance women’s all-round devt
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday put forward four proposals to accelerate the process of women’s all-round development. Addressing the opening ceremony of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women held in Beijing, Xi said the proposals were introduced...
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▶ Border patrol
Taliban security personnel patrol near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on October 12, 2025. Key border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan were closed after clashes erupted overnight between the two sides.
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Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza peace plan but questions remain
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a US-brokered ceasefire framework that will allow for the release of all hostages held in Gaza, Israeli withdrawal to an agreed point and the release of some Palestinian prisoners, a major step toward...
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Eight-day holidays in China see unprecedented people flows
China’s eight-day holiday week, which this year featured the unique alignment of Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day holidays, witnessed robust travel numbers and consumption scenes as hundreds of millions of Chinese hit the road. The long...
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CPC leadership discusses issues related to 15th Five-Year Plan
The fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will be held in Beijing from October 20 to 23, according to a decision made at a CPC Central Committee Political Bureau meeting on Monday, the Xinhua News Agency...
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China commemorates start of war against Japanese aggression
On Thursday, China marked 94th anniversary of the September 18 Incident which marked the start of China’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression with nationwide commemorations. Air-raid sirens echoed across multiple cities and towns, solemn...
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Beijing Xiangshan Forum opens to facilitate dialogue
The 12th edition of the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, China’s top security and defense annual forum, commenced at the Beijing International Convention Center on Wednesday under the theme of “Safeguarding the International Order and Promoting Peaceful...
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Consensus of China-US trade talks in Madrid in spotlight
The just-concluded two-day trade talks between the Chinese and US delegations in Madrid have drawn wide attention from the media and investors, with the outcomes sending more positive and clear signals about relations between the world’s two largest...
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China, US reach basic framework consensus on TikTok in latest talks
The Chinese and US delegations engaged in candid, indepth and constructive communication on economic and trade issues of mutual concern, including TikTok, a senior Chinese official said in Madrid on Monday, the Xinhua News Agency reported on...
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Up to 150,000 people join farright activist-led rally in London
Up to 150,000 people protesting against immigration have marched through the United Kingdom’s capital, London, on Saturday local time, in one of the country’s biggest right-wing demonstrations, with some protesters clashing with the police and wounding...
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Chinese, US top diplomats, defense chiefs hold phone talks
In the latest phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that in this new era, China and the US should work together for world peace and prosperity, tackle global challenges and shoulder their...
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China approves establishment of Huangyan Dao natl nature reserve
A Global Times reporter has learned from the Ministry of Natural Resources that China’s State Council has recently responded and approved a proposal by the Ministry of Natural Resources to establish Huangyan Dao national nature reserve. The...
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China-Portugal ties set model for countries with different systems: Xi
China and Portugal have achieved fruitful outcomes in cooperation across various fields in recent years, setting a model of mutual respect and mutual benefit for countries with different social systems and national conditions, Chinese President Xi...
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Xi calls on BRICS countries to jointly defend multilateralism
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the BRICS countries to jointly defend multilateralism and the multilateral trading system as he attended a virtual BRICS Summit in Beijing on Monday. “At this critical juncture, BRICS countries, standing at the...
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Xi to attend BRICS Leaders Virtual Meeting via video
At the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President Xi Jinping will attend the BRICS Leaders Virtual Meeting via video link in Beijing on Monday and deliver an important address, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on...
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Xi holds talks with leaders attending V-Day events
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a series of diplomatic meetings on Thursday with visiting leaders who are in Beijing to attend the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese...
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International guests hail V-Day parade
The world’s attention has been focused on Beijing as China held a massive military parade in central Beijing on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World...
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Leaders of China, Russia, Mongolia pledge deeper ties, cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that the China-Russia relationship has become an example of major-country ties, featuring permanent good neighborly friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation,...
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President Xi Jinping proposes Global Governance Initiative
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), calling on countries to work in concert for a more just and equitable global governance system. Xi made the remarks when chairing the “Shanghai Cooperation...
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