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China sees Fiji as friend, partner in Pacific island region: Xi
China regards Fiji as a sincere friend and important partner in the Pacific island region, Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Fijian counterpart, Epeli Nailatikau, here Friday.
Chinese Premier urges fostering new growth engines
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has called for new economic growth dynamism and "new growth engines" as the economy confronts with downward pressure.
UN urges int´l community to respond quickly to end Ebola outbreak
The United Nations warns women that they have a higher risk of catching Ebola.
China »
Glaser: US-China ties the pillar for rebalancing
During the Xiangshan Forum, CCTV reporter Han Bin interviewed Senior Asia Advisor Bonnie Glaser from the Center for Strategic and International Studies in the US.
3-day Asian security and defense forum comes to an end
Today is the last day of the 5th Xiangshan Forum. Defense chiefs and military experts held panel discussions on regional maritime security, and anti-terrorism measures this morning.
Commentary: Internet economy benefit extends to people
China is actively advancing the development of the Internet and extending its benefit to the 1.3 billion Chinese people.
World »
Biden pushes Turkey to play bigger role in fighting ISIL
The United States Vice President Joe Biden has arrived in Turkey for a three day visit aimed at persuading Turkish leaders to play a bigger role in the coalition against the Islamic State extremist group.
No breakthroughs on Iran nuclear talks
No breakthroughs out of the talks on Iran´s nuclear program taking place in Vienna, or as British foreign secretary Philip Hammond said, there are still "significant gaps".
Controversy over UN selection process for candidates
As UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon term is approaching an end, the election of a new UN head is set to be held. However, controversy about how to select candidates for the world´s top diplomatic spot have arisen.
Business »
Key interest rate cut 40 bps to 5.60-percent
The country?? central bank has decided to cut its benchmark interest rates for the first tine in more than 2 years.
Alibaba issues $8 bln debt in US
Alibaba has issued debt in the U.S. markets for the first time.
China-Fiji trade reached 304 mln USD in 2013
Fiji is the first Pacific Island nation to set up diplomatic relations with China. The two established formal ties back in 1975. Fiji is well known for its sugarcanes, timber, and stunning island scenery.
Obama´s immigration order stirs controversy in U.S.
U.S. President Barack Obama´s presidential order on immigration is stirring much controversy, with outraged opponents accusing him of acting more like an emperor than the head of the world´s oldest democracy.
UN Chief says ebola could be contained by mid-2015
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday that there is hope that the ebola outbreak could be contained by mid-2015 by continuing to scale up the global fight against the disease.
No new proposal from P5+1 on Iran´s nuclear issue: spokesperson
The world powers engaged in the talks pertaining to Iran´s nuclear issue have not made any new proposals to break the current stand-off, Iran´s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham was quoted as saying by official IRNA news agency on Saturday.
