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President Xi calls for structural reform, agricultural modernization

​Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for supply-side structural reform, agricultural modernization and grain security.

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Why Kimchi is a Superfood

Kimchi is a spicy fermented side dish that is typically made of cabbage.

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China's leading economist upholds market-oriented mechanism for supply-side reform

​Wu Jinglian, one of China's most respected economists, said a market-oriented mechanism will be needed to implement China's supply-side structural reform.

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Russia refutes Dutch MH17 report with "new important evidence"

Russia's aviation agency Rosaviatsia said Thursday that it has found some new facts on the crash of flight MH17 in 2014, refuting the Dutch Safety Board (DSB)'s investigation report published last October on the incident.

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Supply-side reform to keep Chinese economy fit

One change will certainly be deeply felt in China's economy in 2016 and more time come: supply-side structural reform.

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What is China's supply-side reform?

As China strives to sustain growth, supply-side reform is the latest tool to be taken from the box and sharpened.

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China unveils economic blueprint for 2016

China's top leadership, which is preparing to launch the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20), on Monday announced an overarching strategy to lead the economy's ongoing transition.

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Uruguayan side Penarol confirm Forlan signing

Uruguayan forward Diego Forlan has agreed to sign for Montevideo side Penarol, confirmed club executive Edgar Welker on Wednesday.

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Indian trooper wounded in exchange of fire with Pakistan troops on Kashmir LoC

​An Indian army trooper was wounded Tuesday in an exchange of fire with Pakistani troops on Line of Control (LoC), dividing Kashmir, officials said.

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China joins hands with ROK in study of "comfort women" issue

A provincial-level archive signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a foundation from South Korea to work together on the study of "comfort women" during Japanese imperialism in World War II.

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China, Japan agreement "major step" in relations: Chinese FM

The four-point principled agreement reached Friday between China and Japan is "a major step" toward the improvement of bilateral relations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday.

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China urges Japan's tangible action to remove obstacles to ties

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Qin Gang on Wednesday mid-night urged the Japanese side to take tangible actions to remove obstacles to bilateral relations.

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Japan, U.S. hold consultations over DPRK adduction issue talks

The Japanese government consulted with relevant officials in the U.S. government regarding the conclusion of talks held between Japan and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Stockholm last month, local media reported Wednesday.

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China requires Vietnam to stop disruptions of Chinese company's operation

A Chinese Foreign Ministry official on Thursday urged the Vietnamese side to stop any form of disruption of Chinese company's normal oil drilling in waters administered by China.

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FM spokesman: China refutes statement by US State Department on press freedom

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday that a statement issued by the US Department of State does not accord with facts and urged foreign journalists in China to observe Chinese laws. 

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DPRK rejects S. Korea's call for talks on family reunions: KCNA

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has rejected a South Korean proposal for talks on resuming reunions of families separated by the 1950-53 Korean War, the official KCNA news agency reported Thursday.

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Pasta, noodles, rice become Australia's favorite side dishes

Pasta, noodles and rice have become Australia's favorite side dishes, according to a report released on Friday by the country's supermarket chain Woolworths.