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Fed's decision will lead to more int'l volatility: Mexican economist

The decision taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve not to modify its interest rates will lead to protracted volatility on international financial markets, said the head of the Mexican Stock Exchange on Friday.

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Xi's U.S. visit clear sign of China's commitment to cooperation -- expert

Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to the United States is a clear sign of China's determination to pursue a cooperative path in Sino-U.S. relations, a top China expert has said.

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China authorizes ICBC to be renminbi clearing bank in Argentina

China's central bank on Friday authorized the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) to clear renminbi business in Argentina.

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Hong Kong-listed giant buys top Australian vitamin company

​Hong Kong-listed Biostime has purchased leading Australian vitamin company Swisse Wellness, it was confirmed on Friday.

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Greece's conservatives call for unity in main rally ahead of Sunday general elections

​Greece will move forward and exit the debt crisis only through unity and cross party cooperation after Sunday's snap general elections, main opposition conservative New Democracy (ND) party leader Vangelis Meimarakis said on Thursday addressing the party's main rally ahead of the electoral battle.

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Xi's U.S. visit to achieve rich cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping's coming visit to the United States will achieve rich results in a wide range of areas as the two countries seek to expand cooperation, Assistant Foreign Minister Zheng Zeguang said Thursday. Zheng told a press briefing that President Xi will visit Seattle and Washington during the state visit.

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China dismisses worries about capital outflow

There is not and will not be a massive foreign capital outflow from China, the foreign exchange regulator said Thursday to reassure a panicked market before the Federal Reserve decides whether to hike U.S. interest rates.

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China signs deal with National Geographic, IDG to promote Chinese culture

​China's State Council Information Office (SCIO) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) here with the U.S. National Geographic Society (NGS) and venture capital organization International Data Group (IDG) to promote the Chinese culture and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

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China's ride-sharing company partners with Lyft to expand cross-border market

​Chinese ride-sharing company Didi Kuaidi on Wednesday announced here a decision to enter into a strategic partnership with Lyft, a U.S.-based ride-hailing firm.

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Forbidden City to open wider to public

Almost all of Beijing's Forbidden City will be opened to the public, under plans announced by the administrators to make accessible many parts that have been off limits.

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Chinese car market changes gear in decelerating economy

China's passenger vehicle (PV) market is entering a new phase with annual sales volume growth set to slow to single digits over the next decade, according to a report released by Fitch Ratings on Wednesday.

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SOE reform fresh signal of economic transformation

The latest round of state-owned enterprise reform measures, announced on Sunday, are a fresh signal of China's commitment to structural transformation.

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Massive nationwide strikes to hit Finland Friday

​A nationwide demonstration and a series of strikes will be launched by labor unions in Finland on Friday to protest against government measures aimed at reducing labor costs.

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Tokyoites fear doomsday-like disasters likely harbinger of nature's real wrath

​With doomsday-like scenes plaguing Japan over the past few days following devastating floods in Joso City in Ibaraki Prefecture which washed hundreds of homes away, a rattling earthquake in Tokyo Bay which rocked the capital and yet another volcano erupting Monday, experts and citizens alike are bracing themselves for more of nature's fury.

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China, Arab States to promote tech transfer

A trade exhibition brought together Chinese and Arab leaders in science, technology, and industry this week to cooperate on the transfer of technology.

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Tianjin starts appraising apartments damaged by blasts

​The Tianjin government has started appraising apartments damaged in last month's massive blasts, local authorities said on Sunday.

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Defense, investment top Nigerian president's visit to France

​Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja on Monday to begin a three-day official visit to France on the invitation of French President Francois Hollande.