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China's Armed Police Forces end a total of 1,903 paid services so far

Ever since China’s military announced earlier this year that the armed forces will end paid-for services within the next three years, a total of 1,903 paid services have been put to an end so far.

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VW's Audi steps up collaboration with Chinese tech groups

Volkswagen's luxury car unit Audi has agreed to deepen collaboration with Chinese internet technology groups to offer more digital services in the world's largest car market.

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End of the road: Uber to halt taxi and van services in Hong Kong

Car-hailing firm Uber is putting the brakes on its taxi and van ­services in Hong Kong, effective from Monday, citing the need to shift focus to the ride-sharing business and phase out underused services.

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India, U.S. deepen defense ties, ink military logistics pact

India and the United States signed a major defense agreement that will allow the two countries to use each other's military bases, officials said Tuesday.

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Exports to China vital to U.S. economy, job growth: USCBC

Exports of goods and services to China continue to play an essential role in the U.S. economy and job growth, according to a report released Thursday by the U.S. -China Business Council (USCBC).

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Legalizing of car-hailing services will hit sales

Car-hailing might hinder growth of the new purchase market in China, as the services have been granted legal status while local governments in major cities are restricting the registration and the use of vehicles.

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China grants legal status to ride-hailing services

China unveiled its first nationwide regulation on on-demand mobility (ODM) services Thursday, granting legal status to the industry.

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China's medical price reforms treat inflated drug, consultation costs

A top regulator has introduced medical pricing reforms to address complaints about inflated prices for drugs and medical services.

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China's BeiDou navigation satellite system targets global users around 2020

The Chinese government on Thursday released a white paper elaborating on the action plan for the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), which has been independently developed and operated by China.

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China targets family doctor services for all

China is planning to extend family doctor services to the entire population by 2020 and ensure more convenient health services for residents who have signed contracts with family doctors.

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Roundup: France's Hollande says not to withdraw labor code reform bill

Despite growing public anger, French President Francois Hollande on Tuesday stood firm to pass through the controversial labor reform and to maintain its "principles" which grant companies more flexibility to negotiate work conditions.

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VAT reform to benefit foreign firms, too

The overall tax burden on enterprises operating in China will be lower as a result of the value-added tax (VAT) reform. Experts said that while businesses in many services sectors will directly benefit from it, manufacturing firms will be better off as their purchased services are now deductible.

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Rampant youth homelessness costs Australia 500 million USD annually: study

Rising rates of youth homelessness costs the Australian health and justice system almost half a billion U.S. dollars each year, a comprehensive study has found.

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HK can be all-round "super contact person" in regional cooperation: Leung Chun-ying

​Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said Wednesday that Hong Kong can serve as a "super contact person" in various fields including economy, innovation and research.

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Alibaba, Ant Financial to jointly invest $1.25 billion in Ele.me

Alibaba also signed an agreement under which its own online food-services platform will cooperate with Ele.me

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Passengers injured as train collides with tractor in east England

A number of rail passengers and a tractor driver were injured after a train collided with the tractor on a level crossing in Norfolk in east England on Sunday, local police said.