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CPPCC member thwarts removal of English from college exam

A CPPCC member denounced on March 6 a proposal to remove English from China’s college entrance exam, stressing the benefits of studying English for students who live in an increasingly open world.

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South China Sea island begins to supply fresh vegetables

A vegetable production base on the Yongle Islands has begun to provide fresh vegetables to residents of the islands in South China Sea, ending the historical reliance on produce brought in by ships.

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South China Sea island begins to supply fresh vegetables

A vegetable production base on the Yongle Islands has begun to provide fresh vegetables to residents of the islands in South China Sea, ending the historical reliance on produce brought in by ships.

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China expected to reach high-income status within decade: Morgan Stanley

China is on its way to becoming a high-income nation by 2027, and is unlikely to linger in the middle-income trap, U.S. investment bank Morgan Stanley said in a report issued on Feb. 15.

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Chinese students in U.S. protest Dalai Lama graduation speech

The University of California, San Diego (UCSD), announced earlier this month that it will invite the Dalai Lama to offer the keynote address at the university’s commencement ceremony in June, causing dissatisfaction with many Chinese students.

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Sweat Makes Champions: a symbol of how the Chinese dream is realized through hard work

What is the Chinese dream? At one level, it is the dream of nation to become prosperous and great, a great dream of national rejuvenation. On a personal level, however, it is the dream of each and every Chinese to achieve personal success and prosperity.

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Fatal shooting of sexagenarian causes uproar among Chinese Americans

The shooting of a 60-year-old man in Chesapeake, Virginia, has stirred up indignation among Chinese-American communities, who are demanding justice for the killing of the unarmed man.

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Chinese company ends cooperation with Japanese hotel after denial of Nanjing Massacre

A Chinese tourism company based in Japan terminated its business relationship with Japanese APA Hotels after learning that the latter provided books denying the occurrence of the Nanjing Massacre. The books were written by Toshio Motoya, CEO of APA Group. The books have sparked outrage across Chinese social media, Guancha.cn reported.

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China opts not to approve new nuclear power unit construction in 2016

China approved no new nuclear power unit projects in 2016, noting the nation's weak electricity consumption market. The only nuclear power unit that launched operations in 2016 was one in Fangchenggang, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, which was approved at a State Council meeting in December 2015. In 2015, China approved eight nuclear power unit projects, reported Thepaper.cn.

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China's homegrown pen tips aim high

China is developing a more environmentally-friendly pen tip that is lead-free, according to Taiyuan Iron and Steel (Group), or TISCO, based in Taiyuan, Shanxi province. The group recently announced that it has finally developed its own pen tips, ending China's long-time reliance on imported pieces.

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How China will impact the world economy in 2017

To open up or to close? To advance or go back? The global economy is currently at the crossroads and it is in desperate need of sufficient courage, wisdom and responsibility from around the world to chart a clear direction and path for sustainable economic growth.

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NGO hails Air China's ban on shark fins, calls on more airlines to follow

Air China Cargo has officially announced its company-wide ban on transporting shark fins, making its mother company the first airline from the Chinese mainland to ban the products, which have caused the overhunting of sharks in many waters.

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Tanzania hails China's ivory ban

Tanzania welcomed China's latest decision to ban ivory trade and processing activities, saying the move marked a historic milestone in efforts to save the giant mammals from poaching.

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China's business index improves in Q4: central bank

Chinese businessmen reported better operational conditions for the fourth quarter of 2016 and were more confident about the broader economy, said the central bank Thursday.

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China contributes 30 percent to global growth: expert

China is expected to achieve an economic growth rate of 6.7 percent, which accounts for 31.8 percent of the world's economic growth. That performance is attributed to a series of favorable policies put forward by the Chinese government in 2016, said Cai Fang, deputy director of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

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Webisodes promote law education in Shanxi

A retired couple in Yuanqu, Shanxi province have become local celebrities after producing their own amateur webisodes in an effort to popularize law education.

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Trump appoints "Death by China" author to lead new U.S. trade council

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced Peter Navarro to lead a new White House office called the National Trade Council (NTC) responsible for overseeing U.S. trade and industrial policy.