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One China policy is non-negotiable when developing ties with China

Three notable diplomatic events took place recently, all relating to China: China and Norway normalized their bilateral relations, Mongolia promised to never again invite the Dalai Lama to visit, and the government of Sao Tome and Principe declared that it would sever so-called diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

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RMB internationalization welcomed by domestic and overseas enterprises

Both domestic and overseas market entities have adopted an optimistic attitude on the internationalization of the RMB, with nearly 70 percent of overseas enterprises planning to use the RMB or increase usage of the RMB, according to a bank report.

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Tencent film unit aspires to make own blockbusters

Tencent Pictures, the film unit of China's biggest internet company, is looking for acquisitions that can accelerate plans to make its own blockbusters instead of just writing checks for them.

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China promotes desalination to tackle water shortage

China had completed 121 desalination projects as of 2015, purifying over 1 million tons of sea water per day in an effort to tackle the country’s water shortage.

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Jackie Chan: "The days when no one listened to Chinese people have gone"

On Nov 12, Jackie Chan received an honorary Oscar from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, becoming the first Chinese actor to win the award. The 62-year-old movie star shared his story in an interview with People's Daily.

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Jackie Chan: "The days when no one listened to Chinese people have gone"

On Nov. 12, Jackie Chan received an honorary Oscar from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, becoming the first Chinese actor to win the award. The 62-year-old movie star shared his story in an interview with People's Daily.

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Experts denounce speculation that Chinese chips cause U.S. vessel malfunctions

Chinese experts have taken exception to the speculation of Russian media that Chinese-made chips are responsible for two recent malfunctions of Western navy vessels.

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German couple accused of brutally raping and killing Chinese student stands trial

The trial of a German couple accused of brutally raping and killing a Chinese student has once again sparked public concern over the safety of overseas Chinese.

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China should import ASEAN labor force to battle aging population: scholar

China could further ease its visa policies to facilitate labor flow from ASEAN countries into China's aging society, suggested a consultant of the State Council.

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Chinese Air Force capable of simultaneous combat on different fronts: expert

Aircraft from the Chinese Air Force flew over the Bashi Channel and Miyako Strait on Nov. 25 during a West Pacific drill. The drill indicates that the remote sea combat capability of the Chinese Air Force has significantly improved, and that forces can simultaneously meet combat requirements in two different directions, said military expert Yin Zhuo in an interview with People’s Daily Online.

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Asia on alert as Japan slides towards renouncing pacifist pledge

Japan's Commission on the Constitution under the House of Councillors restarted itssubstantive discussion on a constitutional amendment on November 16 after a nine-month hiatus. It is the first formal multi-party discussion of its kind after the LiberalDemocratic Party (LDP) and its allies secured a supermajority in the election of the Houseof Councillors this July.

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Trump's connections could encourage pragmatic approach toward China

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has been harsh on China during the campaign, but his daughter Ivanka Trump has been busy preparing the family business for a future relationship with China.

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China's Armed Police Forces end a total of 1,903 paid services so far

Ever since China’s military announced earlier this year that the armed forces will end paid-for services within the next three years, a total of 1,903 paid services have been put to an end so far.

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E-sport exam stirs up public debate

An e-sport examination administered by a vocational school in Inner Mongolia has ignited online debate among Chinese netizens, with many showing great interest in the newly established major.

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Company delays paying salaries until after Singles' Day shopping holiday

A catering company in Chongqing recently announced plans to delay paying its employees' salaries until next month, in an effort to curb the potential excesses of shopaholics on Alibaba’s Nov. 11 online shopping festival.

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GM food tastings attempt to quell public safety concerns

Hundreds of volunteers across China have participated in tastings of genetically modified (GM) foodstuffs in an attempt to support the country’s GM food industry.