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China "constructive player" at APEC meetings: U.S. expert

​China has showed it was a constructive global player at this week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Beijing, a U.S.-based China expert said on Wednesday.

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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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"Terror attack" in West Bank probably hit-and-run accident

​The Palestinian driver who struck three Israel Defense Forces soldiers in the West Bank Wednesday night probably did so in a road accident, not as a terror attack believed by the Israeli authorities, a security official said on Thursday.

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Six injured in train collision near Brussels

​A collision between a passenger train and a freight train occurred Monday afternoon south of the Belgian capital, Brussels, injuring six people.

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University of Cyprus inaugurates Confucius Institute

The University of Cyprus and the Beijing Institute of Education officially initiated cooperation between them on Monday night, marking the event with an inauguration ceremony for the Confucius Institute at the university.

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China launches direct currency trading with Singapore

China officially announced direct currency trading with Singapore in China Foreign Exchange Trade System on Monday, marking another important push forward for China and Singapore's economic ties.

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DPRK high-level officals to attend Asiad closing ceremony

A top-level delegation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) arrived in South Korea's western port city of Incheon in a rare visit on Saturday, rekindling hopes for a breakthrough in ties between the two sides.

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DPRK denounces South Korean president for "confrontational policy"

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Thursday denounced South Korean President Park Geun-hye for "denying all concluded agreements between the north and south and keeping escalating confrontation" between the two sides.

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Malaria deaths linked to where people live

Researchers have discovered that people have formed different defences against malaria depending on what part of the world they live in, according to a ground- breaking study.

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Partnership with China creates more opportunities: Cambodian deputy PM

says strategic partnership with China creates more opportunities for businesses

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Xi calls for mended China-Vietnam ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for joint efforts between China and Vietnam to mend bilateral ties after recent tensions.

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Mozambican govt signs ceasefire deal with opposition Renamo

Delegations from the Mozambican government and the opposition party Renamo signed here late on Sunday a ceasefire agreement to end hostilities between the two sides.

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Breakthrough made in Gaza truce talks

​An important breakthrough has emerged in indirect Palestinian-Israeli negotiations on a durable ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, a source in Islamic Hamas movement said on Monday.

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Breakthrough made in Gaza truce talks: Hamas source

​ An important breakthrough has emerged in indirect Palestinian-Israeli negotiations on a durable ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, a source in Islamic Hamas movement said on Monday.

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Exclusive interview with Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra

In an exclusive interview with APD, Yingluck called on the Chinese investors to increase investment in Thailand and consider the kingdom, which sits"at the strategic center"of ASEAN, as their partner to conduct business in the region.

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China-ASEAN trade tranquil despite disturbance

China's economic cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will not be held back by the dispute with Vietnam and recent riots there which targeted foreigners.

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China-Singapore RMB cash transfer begins

Cross-border cash transfer of the renminbi(RMB) between China and Singapore began on Wednesday in Guangzhou.