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Likening China to "big guy" in crowd, Xi highlights peaceful development

Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Monday likened his country to a "big guy in the crowd" that draws attention and concern, but stressed that the world's most populous nation will continue to pursue a peaceful development path.

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Vietnamese, Chinese localities to hold border trade, tourism fair in Dec.

​Vietnamese and Chinese localities are scheduled to co-hold a border trade, tourism fair from Dec. 22 to 26, according to a conference in Vietnam's northern Quang Ninh province on Monday.

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Chinese man becomes 500th recipient of Australia's Significant Investor Visa

​A Chinese investor became the 500th person to be granted a Significant Investment Visa (SIV) by the Australian government.

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China-Australian FTA important test case for other industrialized world

​The China-Australia free trade agreement (FTA) will become a landmark test case for other industrialized nations, the Australia China Business Council (ACBC) said on Tuesday.

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Japanese PM expected to delay sales tax hike soon

​Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to announce the postponement of the planned sales tax hike and call a lower house election on Dec. 14 on Tuesday, local media reported citing ruling coalition official as saying.

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S'pore taxi operator scraps IPO due to additional insurance charges

​A Singapore taxi operator said on Monday that it has scrapped its initial public offering after finding out that it faced additional insurance charges.

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India's trade deficit rises to 13.35 bn USD in October

​India's exports contracted by 5.04 percent to 26 billion U.S. dollars in October while imports grew by 3.62 percent, leaving a trade deficit of 13.35 billion dollars, government data showed on Monday.

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Prudence as historic Shanghai-Hong Kong stock link opens

Investors reacted to the official opening of the historic Shanghai-Hong Kong stock connect with a mixture of enthusiasm and prudence on Monday.

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Japanese researchers use synchrotron to analyze origin of ancient glass

Japanese researchers used a synchrotron facility to analyze a glass plate found in a tumulus in Nara, western Japan, dating back to the late 5th century.

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China, Australia conclude FTA talks, pledge zero tariffs

​China and Australia on Monday signed a declaration of intent on practically concluding bilateral negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA).

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S.Korea said DPRK envoy's visit to Russia to diversify diplomatic relations

​South Korea's Unification Ministry said Monday that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) sent a special envoy of top leader Kim Jong Un to Russia, seemingly with the intention of diversifying its diplomatic relations.

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Hong Kong stocks close 1.21 pct lower after launch of Shanghai-HK Stock Connect

Hong Kong stocks close 1.21 pct lower after launch of Shanghai-HK Stock Connect

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Lao measles immunization drive continues toward 1.6-mln target

​Laos is attempting to vaccinate 1.6 million children against measles and rubella in a campaign to eradicate the diseases from the country by 2017, the state-run Vientiane Times reported Monday.

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Pakistan tests intermediate range of ballistic missile

Pakistan on Monday conducted a test launch of an intermediate range of ballistic missile which is capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads to a range of 900 kilometers, the military said.

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DPRK envoy's visit to Russia aims to diversify diplomatic relations: S. Korea

​South Korea's Ministry of Unification said Monday that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) sent a special envoy to Russia, seemingly with the intention of diversifying its diplomatic relations.

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Afghan president's historic visit to Pakistan offers opportunity to improve relations--expert

​Pakistani experts and analysts believed that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's recent visit to Pakistan has offered a golden opportunity to both countries to improve relations for the peace and welfare of their people.

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Weaker-than-expected GDP data for Q3 says Japan's economy in recession

Japan's gross domestic product shrank an annualized 1.6 percent in the third quart of 2014, said a government data released Monday, marking the second straight quarter of economy retreat.