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Xiamen Airlines Rolls Out New Service: Xiamen-Shenzhen-Seattle

Xiamen Airlines launched its Xiamen-Shenzhen-Seattle service on Sept. 26th, creating an air bridge connecting two of China's major special economic zones and an economic heavyweight on the U.S. West Coast.

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Miss and Mr Hong Kong 2016 crowned

University of Hong Kong graduate Crystal Fung was crowned Miss Hong Kong in the annual TVB pageant final on Sunday night after securing more than 36,000 votes.

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UK's post-Brexit rebound extends to housing and jobs

The bounce back in Britain's economy from the initial shock of the Brexit vote has expanded to the country's recruitment and housing markets, according to two surveys which previously painted a bleak outlook.

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Trump pledges hardline immigration measures

​U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Wednesday pledged to begin building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and deporting undocumented immigrants on the first day of his presidency, if elected.

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U.S. resumes scheduled commercial flights to Cuba after over half century

After 55 years of interruption, Cuba and the United States on Wednesday re-established regular commercial direct flights, marking a concrete step in thawing ties between the former Cold War foes.

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Chinese first lady sends message to celebrate first birthday of panda Bei Bei in U.S. zoo

As giant panda cub Bei Bei living in Washington National Zoo turns one year old on Monday, Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan sent a message to wish him a healthy and happy childhood.

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China Vanke profits up; takeover battle hits normal operation

China Vanke Co. Ltd., the country's leading property developer, reported decent net profits in the first half of this year while admitting that the heated takeover battle has hit its normal operation.

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Touching stories behind the first Olympics gold medals at Rio

Rio de Janeiro, a city that makes dreams come true, has seen six countries and regions realize their dream of winning an Olympic gold medal for the first time. With the games reaching the halfway mark, let's check out some touching stories behind these amazing achievements.

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Sweden sees major population growth mainly due to immigration

The Swedish population is growing faster, mainly due to immigration, and is now nearing the 10 million mark, it was reported Wednesday.

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Fiji takes first ever Olympic gold after historic win in rugby sevens final

Fiji harvested the first ever Olympic gold as its men's rugby sevens team trounced Britain 43-7 in a lopsided final at the Rio Olympic Games here on Thursday.

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China tops gold medal tally, scoops 3 golds on second day

The Chinese team scooped three gold medals on the second day of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games after failing to open an account on the first day, capping the tally with three golds, two silvers and three bronzes.

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Race for UN chief gathers pace with second straw poll

The race to become the next UN chief gathers pace on Friday (Aug 5) with a second straw poll that could spring surprises and prompt some candidates to end their bid to become the world's top diplomat.

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U.S. economy grows at lower-than-expected rate of 1.2 pct in Q2

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.2 percent in the second quarter this year, which is below market expectation, the Commerce Department said Friday.

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Top 9 things never to do in China

Objchina, China Daily's blogger from Nigeria, shares his top 9 things that foreigners should avoid doing in China while interacting with the Chinese in order to save them from "certain embarrassment and possibly even outright humiliation." What do you think about the list?

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Local growth data paints positive picture of real economy

China reported steady economic growth in the first half (H1) of 2016, and a closer look at the performance of different provinces really shines a light on the world's second largest economy.

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Growing overseas returnees drawn to new boomtowns

Five years ago, Du Juan, a native of Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province, was wondering where to go for work after she graduated from Michigan State University.

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Vietnam commences new parliament

The first session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam kicked off Wednesday in Vietnam' s capital Hanoi, commencing a new parliament for 2016-2021 tenure.