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Obama's U.S.-centric thinking out of date

After the signing of the U.S.-led Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal among 12 Asia-Pacific states, U.S. President Barack Obama revealed a rather arrogant and outdated U.S.-centric mode of thinking.

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12 Pacific Rim countries sign free-trade deal in New Zealand

The US-led Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), one of the biggest trade deals in history, was signed in New Zealand on Thursday (Feb 4) by all 12 member nations amid loud protests.

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Zika virus outbreak in Americas constitutes public health emergency: WHO

The recent cluster of microcephaly cases and other neurologic disorders reported in Brazil constituted a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday.

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France and Belgium agree new anti-terrorism measures

Belgium and France have agreed a series of measures to improve co-operation in the fight against terrorism, the Belgian prime minister's office announced in a statement on Monday.

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A bright, clear dawn for China's Middle East policy

President Xi Jinping's recent visit to the Middle East could signal the beginning of a new era in relations between China and countries in the region.

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Brazil to push for deeper economic integration at CELAC summit

Brazil said on Thursday it will propose deeper regional economic integration and more trade agreements within the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).

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Imported foods more expensive in S.Korea than elsewhere

Imported delicacies like wine, coffee and fruit are vastly more expensive in Korea than in other countries, according to data compiled by a consumer group.

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China, Saudi Arabia elevate bilateral ties, eye more industrial capacity cooperation

China and Saudi Arabia agreed to lift their bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on Tuesday, eyeing more industrial capacity cooperation.

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President says AIIB door open to new members

The AIIB's door has been opened and the door will stay open, said Jin Liqun, president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), at a press conference on Sunday.

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Commentary: At China-initiated AIIB, openness begets confidence

​The open nature of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), an initiative of China, has inspired confidence around the world.

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Chinese president's Middle East tour goes far beyond oil

Those calling China a bystander in the Middle East will see Beijing take a proactive approach to the region of great geopolitical importance next week.

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"Visit China Year" for Indian tourists kicked off in New Delhi

The "Visit China Year" for Indian tourists has been launched here by officials from the two countries.

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Turkey detains 9 suspects linked to IS following Istanbul attack

Turkey detained nine members with the Islamic State (IS) militant group, including three Russians, a day following a bomb attack in Istanbul killed 10 people and injured 15 others.

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China's test flight on Nansha reef legitimate: scholars

The Chinese government on Wednesday successfully conducted a test civil flight to an airport on Yongshu Jiao of China's Nansha Islands to ensure the safety of the airport for large airliners and provide options for new alternate airfields and more flexible and cheaper transoceanic flight routes.

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China, Britain issue statement on Syria

​China and Britain issued a statement on Syria issue in Beijing Tuesday, agreeing to advance counter-terrorism and a political settlement in parallel.

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Pakistan to play positive role in Saudi-Iran tension: Ahsan

Federal Minister for Planning Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said that Pakistan would play a positive role to end ongoing tension between the brotherly Islamic countries Iran and Saudi Arabia.

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Asean centrality matters for East Asia cooperation

The year 2016 marks the first year after the establishment of the Asean Community on Thursday.What impact the Asean Community will have on Asean centrality in regional affairs is a topical issue for many observers.