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President Xi says to build Belt and Road into road for peace, prosperity

PresidentXiJinpingsaidSundaytheBeltandRoadshouldbebuiltintoaroadforpeace,asthepursuitoftheinitiativerequiresapeacefulandstableenvironment."Theancientsilkroutest

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Xi calls for boosting China-Pakistan Economic Corridor construction

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Xi: Keep poverty-reduction promises

The country's poverty alleviation work is facing tougher challenges with the approach of the 2020 deadline for its ambitious poverty-eradication plan, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, while calling on officials to make greater efforts to help poverty-stricken people.

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International Women’s Day: 7 inspiring TED Talks by women that everyone should watch

If there’s one thing that 2017 has taught us so far, it’s that girl power isn’t dead.

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China underlines "shared human future" in promoting human rights

A senior Chinese diplomat on Wednesday stressed that in order to promote and protect human rights, all countries should join hands to build a community of a shared future for human beings, to work together for the realization of peace, development and win-win cooperation for all.

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Schoolchildren’s cheers were inappropriate, Japan’s Shinzo Abe says

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday it was inappropriate that a kindergarten in Osaka run by a controversial school operator made children cheer for him during a sports event.

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UK defends Trump state visit offer despite protest

The British government on Monday defended its decision to offer U.S. President Donald Trump a lavish state visit and an audience with the queen this year, defying protests outside parliament and dissent from lawmakers.

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Unlicensed copycat cultural relics violate law

Thousands of forged terracotta warriors were on exhibition in Taihu county, East China's Anhui province, without the consent or authorization of officials overseeing the real ones. Beijing News commented on Saturday:

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China to improve permanent residence permit system for foreigners

China will optimize the rules and process for issuing certificates of permanent residence to foreigners with favorable treatments.

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Premier Li stresses poverty relief

​Premier Li Keqiang has stressed that poverty relief measures must make faster progress, calling for innovative mechanisms and more funding in this regard.

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10 key quotes from Xi's speech at UN Office at Geneva

​Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech here on Wednesday at the United Nations Office at Geneva.

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Xi urges UN to play central role in global governance

​Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday that the United Nations, the most universal, representative and authoritative inter-governmental organization, should play a central role in global governance.

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Europe should seek own best deal in Brexit negotiations: expert

​ Europe's response to British Prime Minister Theresa May's "hard Brexit" speech should not be apologetic or shrinking, a leading academic in European affairs said Tuesday.

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Malaysian police probe group threatening to spray paint women dressed inappropriately during Thaipusam

Malaysian police are investigating a group that has threatened to track down women "dressed inappropriately" during Thaipusam festival and spray paint their bodies.

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Europe should have upper limit on asylum intake: Austrian official

​Austrian Defense Minister Hans Peter Doskozil has called for a Europe-wide upper limit on the intake of asylum seekers as part of his new plan to cope with the refugee crisis.

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UK must set out plans for transitional deal with EU: lawmakers

Britain will need a transitional trade agreement with the European Union, and the government should set out plans for it before beginning formal divorce talks with the bloc, members of parliament's upper house said on Tuesday.

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Law, virtue both crucial to governing: Xi

Xi calls them necessary for regulating social behavior and maintaining order