Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallemhas died, according to local media."The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates mourns the death of Minister of Foreign Affairs Walid al-Moallem," said sta
A symposium was held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday to mark the 15th anniversary of the implementation of the Anti-Secession Law. Source(s): Xinhu
Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) on Thursday appointed 42-year-old Li Tie as head coach of the country's national football team. Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
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