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Xi´s visit to deepen, celebrate China-Russia relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will devise a strategic blueprint for the future development of Sino-Russia relations, and show their determination to jointly uphold global peace and commemorate the outcome of World War II (WWII) during Xi´s upcoming visit to Russia.
Death toll hits 7,652 as rescue operation winds down
In Nepal, the government has said that the death toll from the earthquake has reached 7,652... with over 16,390 people injured. And the numbers are almost certain to go up. Dozens of villagers and trekkers are believed to be buried under snow in a remote village.
New guideline issued for eco-friendly development
China has made yet another move to improve its environment. The cabinet published a guideline on Tuesday, stressing the need to strike a balance between environmental protection and economic growth.
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Chinese engineers restoring China-Nepal highway
At Nepal´s request, a rescue team from China´s Armed Police Force arrived in the country on Sunday from Zham Town, which lies near the Nepal-China border, to help repair the highway connecting China and Nepal.
Wang Yi meets visiting EU foreign policy chief
The fifth High-Level Strategic Dialogue between China and the European Union began in Beijing on Tuesday. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met the EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini on Wednesday.
More relief supplies sent to Tibet
China´s Ministry of Civil Affairs on Tuesday sent another batch of quake relief supplies to Tibet Autonomous Region to assist in its disaster relief work following Nepal earthquake in April.
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Politicians turn to social media for votes in UK
U.S. President Barack Obama used social media as a key campaign tool to win election victories in 2008 and 2012. Now it´s the United Kingdom´s turn to have its national election transformed, as politicians compete to go viral ahead of voting on Thursday.
No judicial permission needed to tap phones, emails in France
The French parliament has overwhelmingly approved a controversial surveillance bill. This comes in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo attack that killed 17 people in January.
ISIL claims responsibility for cartoon contest shooting in U.S. Texas
The Islamic State (IS) militant group on Tuesday claimed responsibility for an attack on Sunday in the United States outside a contest for cartoons depicting Prophet Mohammed.
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HSBC: Service PMI 52.9 in April, final prices dip
China´s service sector grew at its fastest pace this year in April, on stronger consumer confidence and spending.
China´s economic slowdown hits foreign banks
China´s economic slowdown has hit bank earnings hard. Last week, the country´s top five banks all reported a first quarter profit growth of under two percent. Asset quality deterioration and interest margin contraction will continue to weigh on their growth through the year.
MOFCOM report estimates slow trade growth
China´s Ministry of Commerce says the country´s trade is expected to grow at a mid-to-low pace in the near future.
Xi´s visit to deepen, celebrate China-Russia relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will devise a strategic blueprint for the future development of Sino-Russia relations, and show their determination to jointly uphold global peace and commemorate the outcome of World War II (WWII) during Xi´s upcoming visit to Russia.
China, EU exchange congratulations on 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and leaders of the European Union (EU) exchanged congratulatory messages Wednesday to mark the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the EU.
Anti-fascist war has left good lesson for world
The world anti-fascist war has left a good lesson for people of the world and it deserves lasting remembrance, a Chinese envoy said Tuesday.
