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Chengdu artists pour heart and soul into memorable mascots

With the Chengdu FISU World University Games in full swing, the demand for mascots and creative products has skyrocketed. Among the wide array of Rongbao merchandise —

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APD | Weekly top 10 hot news (Jan 21- Jan 27)

Every weekend, Asia Pacific Daily will provide you with a run-down of the latest hot news.This week, the following hot news you should know:Top 1 | Xi Jinping calls for

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Xi Jinping calls for confidence, efforts to secure a good start to new journey

According to the Chinese calendar and zodiac, 2022 – the Year of the Tiger – is coming to an end, and the Year of the Rabbit, an animal considered smart, agile, pure an

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12th Beijing International Film Festival kicks off

The 12th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) opened in the Chinese capital on Saturday.Shen Haixiong, president of China Media Group (CMG) and Chairman of the 1

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China issues new stamp collections to celebrate Year of the Tiger

A postcard with new stamps for the Year of the Tiger. /CFPChina Post issued a set of special stamps for the Year of the Tiger on Wednesday, marking the 42nd consecutive

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Hongkong Post to issue 'Year of the Tiger' special stamps

Hongkong Post will release a set of special stamps themed on the Year of the Tiger on Jan. 18 and the official First Day Covers of the same theme were put on sale on Tuesday.As an integral part of Chi

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Iran warns of 'prompt, strong' response after oil tanker incident

The Mercer Street, an oil tanker managed by Israeli-owned Zodiac Maritime, is seen in Cape Town, South Africa, January 2, 2016. /Reuters Iran's Foreign Ministry dismissed on Monday British and

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Iran warns of 'prompt, strong' response after oil tanker incident

Iran's Foreign Ministry dismissed on Monday British and U.S. allegations regarding a reported drone attack on an Israeli-managed oil tanker in the north of the Arabian

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Pinterest to test live-streamed events this month with 21 creators

Pinterest is expanding into live events. The company is planning to host a three-day virtual event that will feature live-streamed sessions from top creators, including big names like Jonathan Van Nes

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NASA: We think we've solved the mystery of 'zodiac light'

For centuries, the zodiacal light - or false dawn - has inspired humanity, from the astronomer Cassini to Prophet Muhammad.

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Dough lanterns to mark the end of Lunar New Year celebrations

See the Chinese zodiac candles one family made from dough to celebrate the Lantern Festival which marks the end of the Lunar New Year festivities on Friday. 00:46 Check

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Chinese comedy drama 'Endgame' hits big screen in US

Chinese comedy drama Endgame opened Thursday in a limited theatrical release in the United States.The film in Mandarin is being released by CMC Pictures with Chinese and English subtitles in selected

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Chinese culture has enduring vitality

A boy plays with his sister next to red lanterns that were put up for Chinese New Year to mark the Year of the Ox in a commercial area in Beijing, February 11, 2021. /Getty Editor's note: Timo

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IMF chief sends new year wishes to Chinese people

01:46 TheInternational Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has sent her new year wishes to Chinese people.The Chinese New Year kicks off on Friday, February 11,

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Year of the Ox: Significance of zodiac animals in Chinese culture

05:39 Each lunar year in China corresponds to one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. The upcoming lunar year corresponds to the ox. Why is the ox so special in Chines

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The Year of the Ox: What should we expect?

02:05 This year the Chinese New Year will begin on February 12, bringing in the Year of the Ox.It marks the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar, which starts as the

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Top academy designs Chinese New Year art works

According to the Chinese lunar calendar, 2021 is the Year of Xinchou, or Year of the Ox. With the theme of Gathering up all the power, striving to be strong, the Academy of Arts Design of Tsinghua Uni