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China builds world’s first offshore fish farm

China has finished building the world’s first deep-sea fish farm off the coast of Qingdao City, east China's Shandong Province, incorporating the most advanced and sustainable technology in fish breeding. The mega-structure will soon be delivered to Norway as the Scandinavian country braves new waters in offshore fish farming.

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Alibaba's Jack Ma invited to join bid for L'Oreal's The Body Shop

European private equity firm Investindustrial has invited the investment vehicle of Alibaba's founder Jack Ma to submit a joint bid of more than 800 million euros (900 million US dollar) for L'Oreal's The Body Shop, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, just days before a deadline for final bids.

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Latin America's 1st tropical fruit shipment to China sets sail

The first shipment of Costa Rica's pineapples to China set sail on Friday from the Pacific port of Caldera for Shanghai, as part of the Latin American country's initial efforts to explore the Chinese tropical fruit market.

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Michael Bloomberg from Paris: US cities, firms will honor climate pact

Billionaire climate advocate Michael Bloomberg met French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday as the political and grassroots response to Donald Trump's ditching of the Paris Agreement built up steam.

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Three Japan-born giant pandas to participate in China breeding program

Three giant pandas born and raised at a zoo in western Japan will be transported to China to participate in a breeding program.

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Original Disneyland map could fetch $900,000 at LA auction

Walt Disney's first map of his planned Disneyland theme park in Southern California is going up for sale in June and could fetch up to 900,000 US dollars, auctioneers said on Friday.

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St.Petersburg International Economic Forum sees participation up 15%

Representatives from more than 500 foreign companies and the heads of major international organizations, such as the UN and the IMF, are attending the annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

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World Expo 2017: China's National Pavilion ready for visitors

China says its national pavilion for the World Expo 2017 has been completed, and is among the first ready to welcome visitors. With the theme of finding energy for the future, the expo will take place in Kazakhstan's capital Astana from June through September.

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China issues real name requirement for drone registration

China issued a requirement on Thursday that civilian drones weighing more than 250g be registered under real names. The new regulation aims to improve civil aviation safety.

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China's global competitiveness ups as US skids in ranking

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) was crowned as the world's most competitive economy for the second year in a row, topping a list of 63 economies, according to an annual ranking compiled by the World Competitive Center published on Wednesday.

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Cuba opens to private sector but remains socialist character

Cuban President Raul Castro stressed on Thursday that the country will maintain its socialist character, following the parliament's approval on a reform plan that will allow private companies to develop their businesses in the country.

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Gunman who targeted Manila complex was lone wolf with no ISIL links

The gunman who stormed an entertainment complex in Manila in the wee hours of Friday was acting solo, Philippine National Police Director General Ronald dela Rosa said, noting that there was no indication that the suspect is linked to ISIL.

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Seoul to hear on unauthorized delivery of THAAD rocket launchers

South Korea's ruling Democratic Party said on Thursday it will call for a parliamentary hearing into the Defense Ministry's failure to inform the president about the delivery of four additional THAAD missile launchers.

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Search continues for 81 fishermen in Bangladesh after Cyclone Mora

Bangladesh's navy is still searching for 81 missing fishermen in the Bay of Bengal after Cyclone Mora devastated the region at the end of May. 63 fishermen were rescued from the waters.

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China, Germany sign manufacturing deals during Li's official visit

China and Germany have signed a number of joint agreements covering manufacturing.

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Foreign Ministry: China will fulfill the Paris Climate Accord

US President Donald Trump said he would withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

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Children's Day or kidults' fiesta?

June 1 marks International Children’s Day, which is not merely an annual celebration for kids, but is also celebrated by a sizeable number of adults. Many netizens on social media have expressed willingness to join in Children’s Day celebrations, asking their close friends and family members for gifts! Some companies even give their employees a day off on this special occasion.