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"Belt and Road" initiatives energize China's neighborhood diplomacy

The "Belt and Road" initiatives China has proposed to revive the ancient trade routes that span Asia, Africa and Europe have invigorated China's neighborhood diplomacy, a key pillar of its diplomatic layout.

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Chicago wheat extends losses as export condition worsen; corn, soybeans rebound

​Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybeans rebounded with the help of an export sale, corn also settled higher, wheat, however, extended losses as the export condition worsens.

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Mt. Hakone erupts in Japan, alert level heightened

​Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said Tuesday that a volcanic eruption had occurred at Mount Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture at some points between Monday night and Tuesday morning and warned of the possibility of bigger eruptions being set off in the vicinity.

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Interview: Nepal not alone, to be rebuilt better than before: Jackie Chan

​Hollywood actor Jackie Chan said here on Tuesday that Nepal can't be defeated by the devastating earthquake because Nepal is not alone and can rebuild itself better than before with the support of the international community.

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China National Day at Milan Expo ignites interest in China

​ "It is very interesting to see what China has brought to the Expo," Ireland Pavilion Commissioner John Kennedy told Xinhua shortly ahead of the China National Day that was celebrated at the world exposition in Italy's Milan on Monday.

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Pakistan hails CPEC as fate changer, vital in driving economic growth

Pakistan has hailed the China- Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a fate changer, saying it is vital in helping drive its economic growth.

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Syria moves toward maritime trade after losing most border crossings

After extremist militants claimed control of almost all of Syria's border points with neighboring countries, the country started relying on its seaports as a main conduit for import and export amid assurances that Syrian seaports are fully prepared and capable for trade movement.

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Putin lashes out at Ukraine's new debt repayment law

​Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday demanded the timely repayment of all debts owed to it by Ukraine while criticized latter's move to impose moratorium on state debt repayment.

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China, Brazil vow to facilitate bilateral trade in joint statement

​China and Brazil issued a joint statement to further facilitate bilateral trade Tuesday after talks between visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff.

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EU, ASEAN share peace, prosperity integration experiences: EU representative

​Peace and prosperity are among the key lessons of socio-economic integration for Europe, South-East Asia and beyond, according to the European Union's most senior representative to Laos.

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Climate change mainly caused by human activities: climate report

​The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday that amidst increasing temperatures, extreme precipitations and flooding, a plethora of evidence continues to suggest that climate change is mainly a consequence of human activities and related greenhouse gases.

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Chinese companies strong presence graces CeBIT tech fair

​As the partner country of CeBIT 2015, the world's top trade fair for information and communication technology, China's strongest presence shows its power in the IT industry and graces the leading trade fair.

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Chinese companies strong presence graces CeBIT tech fair

​As the partner country of CeBIT 2015, the world's top trade fair for information and communication technology, China's strongest presence shows its power in the IT industry and graces the leading trade fair.

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Maldives former defence minister's family appeals to int'l community for fair trial

​Family of former Malidves Defence Minister on Tuesday appealed to the international community to mediate with the Maldives government to ensure a fair trail.

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"Internet Plus" to fuel innovation, development

The notion of "Internet Plus" mentioned by Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday has drawn wide attention, as many see it as a sign of the government's increasing emphasis on the Internet industry.

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DPRK says to launch anti-graft campaign within ruling party

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said it will roll out an anti-graft campaign within the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), the state media reported Thursday.

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China arsonist sentenced to death

A Chinese man was sentenced to death for setting a bus on fire on July 5 last year which left 30 injured in east China's Zhejiang Province.