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China's top legislator stresses implementation of soil pollution prevention law

China's top legislator, Li Zhanshu, has stressed efforts to promote the effective implementation of the law on soil pollution prevention and control in all areas. Li,

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Hong Kong further tightens anti-epidemic measures with mandatory mask-wearing in all public places

China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government Monday announced further tightening of anti-epidemic measures, including prohibition of dining-in se

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China's top legislator stresses wildlife protection

China's top legislator, Li Zhanshu, has stressed efforts to protect wild animals, maintain ecological balances, and safeguard people's lives and health. Li, a member of the Standing Committee of t

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Philippines slams U.S. lawmakers for interfering in its internal affairs

The Philippine government on Thursday hit back at the American lawmakers for interfering in its internal affairs, saying the Philippines is no longer a colony of the U

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China to promote reform of healthcare security fund supervision

The General Office of China's State Council has recently released a guideline, stressing the reform of the supervision system for the healthcare security fund. Due to

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Suspected case of bubonic plague reported in west Mongolia

A suspected case of bubonic plague has been reported in the western Mongolian province of Bayan-Ulgii, the country's health ministry said Monday. A 15-year-old residen

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French court OKs end to Rwanda genocide investigation

The Paris appeals court on Friday upheld a decision to end a years-long investigation into the plane crash that sparked Rwanda’s 1994 genocide, citing lack of sufficien

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Beijing's delivery men at major postal firms test negative for COVID-19

Major mail and express delivery companies in Beijing have completed nucleic acid tests for COVID-19 on their employees as planned and reported negative results on all s

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At least three dead in Glasgow stabbing, suspect shot by police

At least three people have been killed following a stabbing incident in Glasgow city center, Scotland, local media reported on Friday.Police Scotland confirmed an armed officer shot a male suspect an

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National security legislation helps ensure Hong Kong's stability: HKSAR chief executive

The national security legislation for Hong Kong will help ensure Hong Kong's stability, which is the common aspiration of Hong Kong residents, Chief Executive of the H

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Hong Kong reports three more COVID-19 cases, 1,112 in total

Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection (CHP) reported on Monday three more imported cases of COVID-19, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 1,112. The new c

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China Telecom urges the FCC not to revoke ability to operate in U.S.

China Telecom Corp's U.S. unit urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) not to revoke the company's nearly two-decade old authorization to provide international telecommunications services t

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Pay freeze for major gov't officials, more jobs for graduates: HKSAR chief executive

Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said Tuesday the HKSAR government will roll out more measures, include freezing pay r

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New York City mayor ends 8 p.m. curfew a day early

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ended a nightly curfew on Sunday. /Reuters New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ended a nightly curfew on Sunday, a day earlier than he had planned.The curfew

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African nations get 90 million virus test kits for next six months

African countries have secured 90 million test kits for the novel coronavirus for the next six months. /China Daily African countries have secured 90 million test kits for the novel coronaviru

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Syria supports China's decision to introduce national security legislation for Hong Kong

Syria supports China's decision to introduce national security legislation for Hong Kong, the state news agency SANA reported on Sunday. The Syrian Foreign Ministry vo

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China to strengthen medic protection with new law

A new law to be implemented from June 1 provides for heavier penalties for organizations or individuals threatening the safety of medics and harming their dignity. The