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Guitarist tunes home with album

As one of the world's finest classical guitarists, Yang Xuefei has released a number of recordings during her decadeslong career. Yang Xuefei shows the versatility of the guitar in her latest alb

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Global COVID-19 death toll surpasses 700,000: WHO

The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has surpassed 700,000, reaching 701,754 as of Thursday, according to the latest number from the World Health Organization (WHO). Glob

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France's Macron pays visit to Lebanon following deadly blast

French President Emmanuel Macron left Paris for the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Thursday as world leaders offered support to the city devastated by massive blasts, l

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Washington should demonstrate rationality, vision to stabilize China ties

The relationship between China and the United States has arrived at a highly critical juncture after over four decades of generally stable development. The future of what many consider the world's mo

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Mercedes-Benz, China's battery giant expand partnership for future battery technologies

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz and China's battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) will expand their partnership to develop future battery technologies, the two companies anno

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Spotlight: Int'l assistance flows into Beirut after deadly explosions at port

Various assistance from a dozen of countries and international organizations is flowing to Lebanon after deadly explosions rocked the Port of Beirut, showing internati

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China shares gender-inclusive responses to COVID-19 during UN meeting

Representatives from 11 countries are seen on the screen during the UN women virtual meeting. /All-China Women's FederationWith money and resources preferentially reall

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Virus testing in the U.S. is dropping, even as deaths mount

U.S. testing for the coronavirus is dropping even as infections remain high and the death toll rises by more than 1,000 a day, a worrisome trend that officials attribute largely to Americans getti

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Global Business Daily: Virgin bankruptcy, gold hits record price

"What’s drawing investors to gold now is not faith in gold itself, it's much more a lack of faith in other things."As the price of gold reaches historic highs – despite the general economic situation

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For you: Why I love TikTok by Bobby Moore

01:04 What is TikTok?TikTok is a social video app that allows users to share brief clips that include lip-syncing, dance, comedy and talent videos. They are normally around 15 seconds

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One death every 15 seconds, Ukraine's spike: COVID-19 daily bulletin

TOP HEADLINES- The global death toll has now surpassed 700,000, according to Reuters. Based on data from the past two weeks, 5,900 people are dying every day from the virus, which equates to one pers

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Graphics: What has Beijing said about the key Sino-U.S. splits?

China and U.S. relations have unraveled at alarming speed over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said ties b

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Germany's KION partners with Chinese robotics company Quicktron

German truck giant KION Group said on Wednesday that it has entered a strategic partnership with Quicktron, a Chinese robotics company offering automated warehouse sol

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Disney's long-awaited "Mulan" to debut online rather than in theaters

Disney's long-awaited China-set live-action film "Mulan" will be released via streaming in the United States next month, the Hollywood entertainment giant said Tuesday

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Hollywood’s Triller sets its own rhythm even as it gains from TikTok troubles

Triller, the short video app backed by a Hollywood mogul and music celebrities, is rapidly ballooning in both user size and valuation. It’s now seeking a new funding round of $250 million that

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Creators of Pixar's 'Soul' share their vision

Creators of Soul shared their creative ideas and process of making this visionary story at a forum titled Creative Storytelling and Expression of Emotion in Animation Filmmaking at the 23rd Shanghai I

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German pharma company Bayer posts net loss of 9.5 bln euros in Q2

German pharmaceutical and chemical company Bayer announced on Tuesday a net loss of around 9.5 billion euros (11.2 billion U.S. dollars) in the second quarter (Q2) of