Xi urges innovation in ´new military revolution´
Xi said the current global situation brings both opportunities and challenges for China. The country?? armed forces must develop foresight and insight into the changing trends, and maintain pace with innovation.
Chinese lawmakers to vote on draft amendments to several laws
Chinese lawmakers are set to vote on draft amendments to several laws at a bi-monthly session in Beijing. Among them, the Budget Law bill, and the Hong Kong suffrage draft decision have attracted the most public attention.
UN again calls on Japan to offer apology, compensation
A UN watchdog has issued a fresh call to Japan to take full blame for forcing women from China, South Korea and Asian countries to work as sex slaves during World War II.
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Evelyn Pike Rubin tells story of survival during WWII
During the Second World War thousands of Jews, fleeing persecution in Europe, were allowed to settle in China. Shanghai was the main destination, where 18-thousand Jews lived alongside the local Chinese population.
Lawmakers to tackle threat of espionage
The 12th National People?? Congress Standing Committee is continuing its 10th meeting in Beijing. The seven-day session will focus on legal issues including draft amendments to a number of laws and regulations.
Chui Sai On elected Macao chief executive-designate
Chui Sai On was elected the fouth- term chief executive-designate of China´s Macao Special Administrative Region here on Sunday, waiting for the approval by the China´s central government.
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EU threatens Russia with more sanctions in a week
The European Union has threatened Russia with more sanctions if Moscow does not reverse course in Ukraine in the coming week. European Council President Herman Van Rompuy warned of swift action if the crisis in Ukraine continues to escalate.
Indian PM visits Japan, nuclear deal tops agenda
The new Prime Minister arrived at western Japan?? Kansai International Airport on Saturday in the nearby ancient city of Kyoto, where he had an official dinner with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe.
Japanese protesters rally against gov´t move to restart plant
It?? been almost three and a half years since the disaster at the Fukushima Number-One nuclear power plant. All of Japan?? nuclear power plants have been dormant since then.
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China, Russia work on building energy cooperation partnership
China will exert consistent and unswerving efforts to establish a strategic partnership of energy cooperation with Russia as agreed by the heads of state of the two countries, Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli said here Saturday.
Half of Taiwan´s youth willing to work in mainland: survey
Half of Taiwanese aged between 18 to 22 said they are willing to find jobs in the Chinese mainland, according to a survey published on Saturday.
First China Industrial Park to be built in Kazakhstan
The world´s first overseas China Industrial Park will be built in Kazakhstan, a key project of China´s Silk Road economic belt initiative, according to a source close to the deal.
40 trapped UN peacekeepers arrive in safe location in Golan Heights
The United Nations said here Saturday night that its 40 Philippine peacekeepers previously trapped by Islamist militants in the Golan Heights had arrived in a safe location.
Protests held in Ferguson 3 weeks after police killing of black youth
undreds of people marched on the streets of Ferguson, suburb of St. Louis, Mo., Saturday in memory of Michael Brown, who was shot and killed by a white police officer three weeks ago.
DNA test identifies motorcycle thief
A DNA test on saliva left on a discarded plastic water bottle has led to the capture of a motorcycle thief in north China, local police said on Sunday.
