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China, France vow to boost ecological environment cooperation

China and Franc have agreed to boost cooperation in the field of ecological environment.

Chinese Deputy Prime Minister to Visit Germany on November 25-28 - Foreign Ministry

Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Liu He will pay a visit to Germany in November, where he will discuss the freedom of international trade with the German authorities and representatives of other European countries, the Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesman, Geng Shuang, said on Tuesday.

Chinese nuclear power giant to construct two reactors in Karachi

China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), a nuclear power giant will construct two third-generation reactors in Karachi.

The first pilot nuclear power project using "Hualong One," a domestically-developed third-generation reactor design will soon go into a crucial test stage and is expected to start operations in 2020.

Thai prosecutor among trio jailed for $1.4m rhino horn haul

A public prosecutor and two Thais were sentenced for four years Tuesday after they were caught attempting to smuggle more than a dozen rhino horns worth $1.4 million through Bangkok's main airport last year.

Xi visits Philippines to cozy up to historical US ally

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the Philippines Tuesday for a key state visit to a long-time US ally, aiming to boost blossoming ties with potentially billions in backing for mega- projects.

UFC to open 'world's largest MMA centre' in Shanghai

UFC made a major play for the potentially huge Chinese market on Tuesday, saying it will invest $13 million to open the world's largest MMA training and development base in Shanghai.

California wildfire pollution paralyzes San Francisco region

The sidewalk cafes of this Silicon Valley city, usually packed at lunchtime with workers from Google and other high-tech companies, were mostly abandoned Monday afternoon.

North Korean Ceremonial Leader Arrives in Beijing - Reports

Kim Yong Nam, North Korea's ceremonial head of state, has arrived in the Chinese capital, local media reported on Tuesday.

Pakistani student's dead body transported to home by PIA

The dead body of a Pakistani student who reportedly committed suicide at Shenyang city in Liaoning province in China was transported to home by PIA flight from Beijing Capital Airport here on Monday.

Markets rise despite US-China war of words

Global stocks rose Monday, despite a war of words between Donald Trump's vice president Mike Pence and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, dealers said.

Cambodian PM says no China naval base being built

Cambodia will not allow foreign military bases on its soil, strongman premier Hun Sen said Monday, swatting away US concerns about a possible Chinese naval site near hotly contested seas.

Beijing Says US Statements Spoiled Atmosphere at APEC Summit, Creating Artificial Discord

Statements made by the US side at the recently-held Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit caused controversy and discord, spoiling the whole atmosphere of the meeting, and eventually failed to contribute to the achievement of consensus, Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesman Geng Shuang said on Monday

Foreign Office dismisses reports of murder of Pakistani student at Chinese university as "fake"

The Foreign Office Monday dismissed a viral report on social media of murder of a Pakistani student Usama Ahmed Khan at a Chinese university as "fake news", and urged all to exercise caution and avoid sensationalism.

China's youth embrace street dance amid hip-hop crackdown

In China, where children are often saddled with a packed schedule of extracurricular activities before they even enter grade school, some parents are making room for a surprising pursuit: hip-hop dance classes.

Chinese President Calls on Philippines to Enhance Dialogue on South China Sea Issue