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Chinese FM calls for respecting 4 principles on South China Sea issue
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in Sydney for the second China-Australia Diplomatic and Strategic Dialogue. He?? addressed the issue of sovereignty disputes in the South China Sea.
Abe arrives in Sri Lanka, first visit by a Japanese PM in 24 years
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has arrived in Sri Lanka, becoming the first Japanese prime minister to visit the country in 24 years.
EU to impose a fourth wave of sanctions on Russia
The European Union is expected to impose a fourth wave of sanctions on Russia in response to fresh breaches of the ceasefire.
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Chinese FM, Australian FM attend news conference in Sydney
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Australian Counterpart Julie Bishop attend a news conference before the second China-Australia diplomatic and strategic dialogue in Sydney, Australia, Sept. 7, 2014.
Chinese couple complete 20,000km drive from Shanghai to Birmingham
A Chinese couple embarked on a sightseeing tour of Britain on Sunday after having completed an epic 20,000 km journey from Shanghai.
Watching Qiantang River Tidal Bore to celebrate festival
A tidal bore occurs when the incoming tide forms a wave that travels up a river or narrow bay against the direction current.
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Expert: Putin resolute in E. Ukraine actions
Russia has warned that there will be a reaction if the European Union imposes fresh economic sanctions against it over the crisis in Ukraine. Steven Fish is a professor of politial science at the University of California at Berkeley.
Obama to detail plans for fighting Islamic State on Wednesday
U.S. President Barack Obama said he will make a speech on Wednesday to outline his plans for fighting the Islamic State militant group that does not involve a major ground offensive.
US airstrikes against militants at Haditha dam
U.S. President Barack Obama said he will make a speech on Wednesday to outline his plans for fighting the Islamic State militant group that does not involve a major ground offensive.
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Alibaba sets to start a two-week roadshow for its IPO
China?? e-commerce giant Alibaba is set to start a two-week roadshow for its initial public offering, or IPO, starting today.
China´s August trade surplus highest on record
China?? General Administration of Customs says China?? total trade volume in August rose 4 percent year-on-year to 367.1 billion U.S. dollars.
China´s exports expand 9.4 pct in August
China´s exports in August rose 9.4 percent year-on-year to 208.5 billion U.S. dollars, with monthly trade surplus reaching an all-time high of 49.8 billion U.S. dollars, customs data showed on Monday.
China to become world´s largest economy in 2024: IHS
China will become the world´s largest economy in 2024, as the country´s consumer spending is expected to almost quadruple from 2013 to 2024, said IHS Inc., a global industrial data and analysis company, Friday in London.
China, U.S. in preparations for Obama´s China visit in November: Chinese state councilor
U.S. President Barack Obama will attend the APEC economic leaders´ meeting in China in November, said Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi on Monday, adding that the two countries have already started the preparatory work.
China´s surplus hits record high in August with exports up 9.4 pct
China´s exports in August rose 9.4 percent year-on-year to 208 billion U.S. dollars, with monthly trade surplus reaching an all-time high of 49.8 billion U.S. dollars.
British gov´t promises more power to Scotland if it stays within union
British Chancellor of Exchequer George Osborne has promised to give Scotland more power if voters there reject independence in the forthcoming referendum.
