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E-sport exam stirs up public debate

An e-sport examination administered by a vocational school in Inner Mongolia has ignited online debate among Chinese netizens, with many showing great interest in the newly established major.

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China issues guidelines on implementing 13th 5-year plan

​The Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council have issued guidelines on the implementation of the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020) for economic and social development.

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Climate change threat to bottom of marine food chain: New Zealand study

​Tiny plants that are critical to the marine ecosystem are prone to extinction during major climatic changes, according to a New Zealand study of marine plants around Antarctica out Tuesday.

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Hillary Clinton wins Nevada Democratic caucuses

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Saturday snatched a key victory in Nevada Democratic caucuses days before the crucial "Super Tuesday" round on March 1, according to projections by major U.S. TV networks.

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China shares in tentative recovery after authorities move to reassure investors following Monday's crash

Chinese regulators leapt to support stock markets on Tuesday (Jan 5), the day after a major crash, with the central bank pouring cash into the money market system and the securities regulator suggesting it might restrict share sales by major shareholders.

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China Voice: Xi's tour to be a milestone in China-U.S. relations

The following is the translation of an article by Cui Tiankai, Chinese ambassador to the U.S., published on the overseas edition of the People's Daily on Monday. At the invitation of U.S. President Barack Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States.

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Xi's tour to be a milestone in China-U.S. relations

The following is the translation of an article by Cui Tiankai, Chinese ambassador to the U.S., published on the overseas edition of the People's Daily on Monday.

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New rule to help lawyers assert rights

Several national authorities jointly issued a rule on Sunday designed to ensure that lawyers are not impeded in their practices. It also prohibits public statements designed to manipulate public opinion or pressure law enforcement.

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Australia's agriculture to be protected in overseas markets: entrepreneur

​An Australian entrepreneur said on Tuesday that it is time for the country's agricultural industry to provide major opportunities for Asia's investors while having confidence the high quality Australian brand will be protected in overseas markets.

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Xi to pay first state visit to U.S.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held phone talks with his U.S. counterpart, Barack Obama, and accepted the latter's invitation to pay a state visit to the United States in September.

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Italy's presidential election begins in Parliament amid high expectations

​Italian parliament gathered in joint session of both Houses on Thursday for the first round of voting to elect the new president, after 89-year-old Giorgio Napolitano resigned on January 14th.

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Nepal's constitution drafting body takes up contentious issues

​Nepal's Constituent Assembly has taken up key contentious issues of the new constitution after major parties failed to forge consensus for voting on contentious issues, the constitution drafting body said on Wednesday.

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OECD sees clear pick-up of Indian economy

​India is seeing a clear pick up in growth momentum compared with the stable growth of other major economies, according to Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Monday.

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Xi's tight schedule highlights Chinese wisdom in major-country relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping's schedule this week may shed some new light on the new type of major-world power relationship China is championing.

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New opportunity for moving toward new type of major-country relations

President Obama, who arrived here Monday to attend the 2014 informal economic leaders' meeting of APEC, and also for a state visit to China, will hold talks with President Xi and discuss the future development of bilateral ties.

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U.S. stocks extend sell-offs after last week's big losses

​U.S. stocks took a hit again Monday following last week's heavy losses, as sell-offs dominated the market after technical levels were broken.

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Unemployment still biggest fear for Spaniards

​Unemployment is still the biggest worry for Spaniards, according to the most recent barometer for public opinion published by the Center for Sociological Investigation on Tuesday.