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China cuts RRR, interest rates to boost real economy

The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, on Friday cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) of banks, and the benchmark interest rates.

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Premier highlights reform, innovation to promote growth

It is essential to be innovative when drawing up macroeconomic regulation and reform measures, as they are expected to promote economic growth and industrial upgrading, Premier Li Keqiang said Friday.

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China, ASEAN meet on closer security cooperation

Police chiefs from China and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) met for an inter-ministerial meeting on law enforcement and security cooperation on Friday in Beijing.

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Xi's visit opens "golden era" of China-Britain ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Britain has opened a "golden era" of bilateral relations and a new chapter of China-West exchanges, said Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

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Maldivian Police arrest VP over alleged plot to assassinate president

Maldives Vice President Ahmed Adheeb was arrested by the Maldivian police on Saturday on charges of 'high treason' over his alleged involvement in a blast on a presidential yacht carrying the president last month.

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Chinese tech startups seek dream "from zero to hero"

The country is seeing a similar surge today. More than 10,000 new companies were registered every day in China for the past 18 months. Many were technology and Internet firms.

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Russia stresses airstrikes in Syria target IS, Western fears groundless

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stressed on Thursday that Russian airstrikes in Syria were conducted exclusively on targets connected to IS.

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China to always stand together with Sri Lanka to enhance bilateral ties, says ambassador

China will always stand together with Sri Lanka to strive for a more brilliant future for the bilateral relations as well as the well being of the people of the two nations, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Yi Xianliang has said.

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Afghan gov't recaptures Kunduz city, Taliban fighting back

Afghan security forces, after three days of Taliban presence in Kunduz city, launched counter- offensive late Wednesday night and recaptured the city early Thursday, officials said.

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Malaysian authorities hunt for three more suspects in Bangkok bombing

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Ahmad Zahid said here Thursday that Malaysian authorities are hunting for three more suspects in the deadly Bangkok bombing in August, according to local media report.

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Aussie Olympic medalist urges more female bosses in sports

Aussie Olympic medalist urges more female bosses in sports