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Tricks do no good to China-U.S. ties

​Allowing Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen's stopovers in the United States and even meetings with U.S. officials goes against the globally recognized one-China policy, a cornerstone for the long-term healthy development of the China-U.S. ties.

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One China policy is non-negotiable when developing ties with China

Three notable diplomatic events took place recently, all relating to China: China and Norway normalized their bilateral relations, Mongolia promised to never again invite the Dalai Lama to visit, and the government of Sao Tome and Principe declared that it would sever so-called diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

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Sao Tome cuts ties and tolls bell for Taiwan "diplomacy"

African island nation Sao Tome and Principe announced Tuesday that it has cut its so-called "diplomatic" ties with Taiwan and acknowledged sovereignty of the People's Republic of China. Sao Tome is the first country to break "diplomatic" relations with Taiwan since Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen took office. Taiwan "diplomacy" has suffered its first setback after Tsai's phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump.

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China, Norway agree on normalization of ties

China and Norway issued a statement in Beijing on Monday on normalization of ties.

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DPRK declares 3-day mourning over ex-Cuban leader Castro's death

​DPRK on Monday began a three-day mourning period to pay tribute to former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, Pyongyang's state media said.

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China pledges closer cooperation with Philippines ahead of Duterte's visit

​China vowed on Thursday to help with the Philippines' economic and social development ahead of the upcoming visit of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

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China, Japan Could Be Among Asia's Biggest Winners from Brexit

The U.K's vote to leave the European Union could throw up some winners in Asia.

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Mainland, Hong Kong, Japan could be among Asia's biggest winners from Brexit

The UK's vote to leave the European Union could throw up some winners in Asia, Bloomberg analysts said.

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Xi expects China-Japan ties back on normal track

​President Xi Jinping told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday that China and Japan should "put aside disruptions" and bring their relations back on the normal track as soon as possible.

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China welcomes Duterte's plan to visit China

China welcomed Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to visit China as early as possible, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Friday.

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China, India pledge to build closer partnership, enhance pragmatic cooperation

China is ready to build closer partnership with India, and enhance pragmatic cooperation with India in all fields, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj during their meeting on Saturday here.

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News Analysis: U.S.-Cuba ties improve, obstacles remain, says expert

​Nearly a year since Cuba and the United States formally restored diplomatic ties, the two former adversaries have inched closer to establishing a normal relationship.

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China urges Japan not to intervene in, hype up South China Sea issue

China on Saturday urged Japan to respect China's major interests and concerns, and not to intervene in or hype up the South China Sea issue.

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Myanmar, Singapore vow to boost bilateral ties, cooperation

Foreign Minister of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi and her Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan on Wednesday vowed to boost bilateral ties and cooperation between the two countries.

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Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi meets Malaysian PM on bilateral ties

Visiting Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi met with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak here Tuesday, as both agreed to strengthen ties and cooperation between the two countries.

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"Positive attitude" needed to mend ties with China, Japan told

China has told Japan to take a "positive attitude" towards China's growth if it wishes to mend ties, rather than play up the threat posed by the rising superpower.

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Cuba, U.S. hold business council meeting in Havana

The U.S.-Cuba Business Council held a meeting Monday as the 2015 Havana International Trade Fair (Fihav) began on Monday in Cuba's capital, to forge links between the business sectors of both countries and identify investment opportunities.