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Enjoy rape flower blossom in Beijing outskirt
A pair of couple take a self-portrait in a rape flower field in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2013. Rape flower blossom in the outskirt of Beijing attracted city dwellers over the weekend. (Xinhua/Song ...
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Chinas energy demand to peak in 20 years expert
China will see its energy demand peak between 2030 and 2035 on the back of expanding industrialization and urbanization, Zhong Ziran, chief engineer of the Ministry of Land and Resources, forecast on Saturday.The country's energy consumption will grow at an annualized pace of 4.5 percent in the next 20 years, with the accumulative demand for coal, oil and natural gas at 82.6 billion tonnes, ...
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AU chairman lauds Chinas role in infrastructure development in
Stating that some Africa's partners have given priority to infrastructural development in Africa, Hailemariam Desalegn, Ethiopian Prime Minister and the chairman of the African Union (AU), on Saturday expressed appreciation to China for investing billions in the sector on the African continent.Hailemariam was speaking to a special AU summit called for the commemoration of the 50th ...
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China to meet South Korea in Sudriman Cup final
China's Chen Long plays a shot during the men's singles match against Denmark's Jan Jorgensen during the semi-finals of the Sudirman Cup World Team Badminton Championships in Kuala Lumpur May 25, ...
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China closes the gap with Europe
Premier Li Keqiang concludes a historic free trade agreement with Switzerland that promises to tighten ties with Europe, China's largest trade partner. The free trade agreement between China and Switzerland will benefit both nations and bring the second largest economy in the world closer to Europe, Premier Li Keqiang said during his visit to Bern on Saturday. Both countries can tap the ...
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Chinas Bronze Age antiquities exhibit in Sweden
/enpproperty--> STOCKHOLM - China's Bronze Age Antiquities from central Henan province started to be exhibited in the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm of Sweden on Saturday, marking the 50th anniversary celebrations of the ...
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Chinas only nuke developer A draw for technical talents
More than 7,300 technicians are acting as competent assistants, in China's only nuclear weapon developing institute, to turn their ideas into ...
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Video China praised at African Union summit
During a special summit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the African Union, Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn thanks China for its investment. Tom Dinham ...
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Lifestyle Book traces Africas journey from Europe to China
China -Africa relations has been published and explores how its rising interest in Africa is on the surge compared to former colonial powers. The book ...
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Cyberspace manhunt erupts over unsolved poisoning case in China
China Renewed interest in the mysterious unsolved poisoning of a Chinese student in 1995 has sparked a viral online campaign to solve the crime, but it is also a campaign that has become, at times, something more like a social media witch hunt.China is known for its heavy-handed control of the internet, especially where key sensitive subjects are concerned. An explosion in social media ...
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McCully confident of managing US China relationship
New Zealand's relationship with the US is on an excellent footing and Murray McCully says he's not concerned about possible tension as we align our trading future with China. The Foreign Minister had his first formal meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry last week and said the relationship is "out of political contention" and focused on building better co-operation. ...
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Chinas Communist Party defends secret police system
Communist Party has defended 'Shuanggui', its secret police investigating allegations of corruption against party officials. This came as a response to a controversy about the party's high-handed ways after a recent death in custody. The death of an employee of an investment company, Yu Qiyi, caused a major uproar online last April causing embarrassment to the party. Lin Zhe, an ...
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Million doses of fake aspirin from China seized in France
RENNES, France (AFP) - French customs officers have seized 1.2 million doses of counterfeit aspirin from China, the biggest haul of fake medicines ever in France and the EU, the economy ministry announced Saturday.The goods, seized May 17 in the northwestern port of Le Havre, were hidden in a cargo of tea that arrived from China, the ministry said in a statement. The powder was mostly glucose ...
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Wichanee flies home to claim Beijing crown
BEIJING : A week after winning her maiden professional title in Thailand, Wichanee Meechai collected her first international victory yesterday at the Beijing ...
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The love hunter goes on the prowl in China
But Gao isn't a street-snap photographer. His job involves searching out potential wives for some of China's richest bachelors. The 25-year-old is one of China's premier "love hunters," a new breed of matchmaker who differentiate themselves from the more conventional end of the trade. "It all matters -- the girl's looks, her figure, temperament, height and ...
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Key step cleared to Switzerland-China free trade deal
BERNE, Switzerland -- Switzerland and China cleared the final hurdle Friday towards a landmark free-trade agreement, as Beijing seeks to underscore its growing global ties via deals with European ...
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Antony says no miracles to resolve India-China disputes
Noting that a spirit of cooperation and competition prevailed between India and China, Defence Minister A K Antony on Saturday said negotiations to resolve the disputes between the two will take their own time and he does not expect any "miracles"."It is cooperation and competitionnaturally. Both are neighbours and we have to work together. There are many areas where our ...
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China Switzerland sign free-trade pact
Switzerland and China have signed a free-trade agreement leaders of both nations called a historic achievement. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, in Switzerland to sign the accord, said the trade pact "has huge meaning for global free-trade." "This free-trade deal is the first between China and a continental European economy, and the first with one of the 20 leading economies of the ...
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Bollywood Reflects India-China Love-Hate
The film reflects not only prevailing nationalist sentiment, but also communist and revolutionary struggles across the globe. It refers to the 1937 plea by the Chinese Communist Party to Jawaharlal Nehru and the Indian National Congress to assist in its struggle against ...
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China pledges to step up partnership with Africa
/enpproperty--> BEIJING - Top legislator Zhang Dejiang said on Saturday that China is willing to work with African countries to advance the China-Africa new-type strategic partnership to a higher level. Zhang, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), made the remarks at a reception held by the African Diplomatic Corps in China to mark the 50th founding ...
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Tanzania says work on China-funded gas pipeline to continue
Sat May 25, 2013 11:51am EDT * Tanzania says disputed gas pipeline to be completed next year * Parliament approves budget with pipeline proposals * Govt says to reform state-run power utility By Fumbuka Ng'wanakilala DODOMA, May 25 (Reuters) - Tanzania will continue building a China-funded $1.2 billion gas pipeline from the south of the country to the commercial capital Dar es Salaam despite ...
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China will build tower taller than Burj Khalifa in 7 months
.' Moreover, this may happen as soon as this year. Chinese architects plan to construct a building taller even than Burj Khalifa's 828 meters. The name of this ambitious project is "Sky City." It will be located in China's Changsha and it will be really impressive in size. However, if constructed, the building will break Burj Khalifa's record with only 8 to 10 ...
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China S.Korea in Sudirman Cup badminton final
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Eight-time champions China reached their 10th consecutive Sudirman Cup badminton final on Saturday, seeing off Denmark in Kuala Lumpur and setting up a clash for the title with South Korea.Three-time champs South Korea reached their seventh Cup final when they defeated a spirited Thailand 3-1 in the other semi-final earlier in the day.Sunday's final will be the fourth ...
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China Switzerland sign MOU on concluding FTA talks
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (L, back) and Swiss President Ueli Maurer (R, back) attend a signing ceremony after their talks in Bern, Switzerland, May 24, 2013. Photo: Xinhua China and Switzerland here on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on concluding negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).The MOU was signed during a meeting between visiting Chinese Premier Li ...
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China-Switzerland FTA to benefit both sides
/enpproperty--> BEIJING - China and Switzerland on Friday announced the completion of talks concerning a new free trade agreement (FTA), the first to be signed between Beijing and continental Europe. A memorandum of understanding was signed during a meeting between visiting Premier Li Keqiang and Swiss President Ueli Maurer. The two sides also announced the establishment of a financial ...
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Massive Beijing Subway expansion plans
The Beijing Subway is one of the biggest, most efficient and most used subways in the world. It is constantly undergoing expansion and upgrades, and yet is unable to keep up with the growth of the capital city. With the recently announced plans for the expansion of the subway by over 60%, the city will certainly be hard-pushed to meet the massive task.
The Beijing Subway is one of the largest in the world. It carries over 5 million people every day, and hundreds of trains run on 228kms of track and service 147 stations. It is a feat of engineering, planning and coordination every single day. It is a network that Beijing commuters should be proud of, it represents the forward-thinking and development of the city. Read more
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