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Xi meets Putin in BRICS summit in Kazan
SEOUL, October 23 (AJP) - Xi emphasized that China and Russia have developed a successful approach to their relationship, characterized by non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third parties during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia on Tuesday. He acknowledged the progress in China-Russia relations, highlighting several significant achievements. Xi expressed his hope for extensive discussions with Putin and other world leaders about t
October 23, 2024 -
China delivers critical medical aid to Lebanon amid escalating conflict
SEOUL, October 22 (AJP) - China delivered a shipment of emergency medical aid to Lebanon on Monday, as the country contends with casualties from ongoing cross-border conflicts with Israel. The delivery included 3,601 boxes containing anesthesia machines, tracheal intubation tubes, and surgical gowns, which arrived at Beirut's Rafik Hariri International Airport. Chinese Ambassador Qian Minjian and Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad were present at the handover ceremony. Qia
October 22, 2024 -
China condemns bombing of consulate-general in Myanmar
SEOUL, October 22 (AJP) - China strongly condemned the explosion that targeted its consulate-general in Mandalay, Myanmar on Monday. At approximately 5 p.m. last Friday, an explosive device was detonated at a building belonging to the Chinese consulate-general in Mandalay. While no injuries were reported, some damage occurred to the premises, Lin Jian, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said. The ministry, along with the embassy and consulate-general in Myanmar, prom
October 22, 2024 -
Chinese vice president meets with Indonesian president
SEOUL, October 21 (AJP) - The past decade has seen significant progress in China-Indonesia relations, with the two countries' leaders working together to strengthen their partnership and build a shared future, said Chinese Vice President Han Zheng last week. Invited by the Indonesian government, Han, representing Chinese President Xi Jinping, attended the inauguration of President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta last Sunday. Han highlighted the strong growth in China-Indonesia re
October 21, 2024 -
China aims to enhance doctoral education, focusing on science and engineering
SEOUL, October 21 (AJP) - China has unveiled plans to boost the quality of its doctoral education system, with a particular emphasis on developing talent in science, engineering, and other key fields last week. This initiative came as the country seeks to strengthen its position as a global innovation leader. A new guideline, jointly issued by central government offices last Sunday, outlines a comprehensive reform of doctoral education in China. The document stresses the importance
October 21, 2024 -
UK foreign secretary's visit to China aims to 'build strategic trust'
SEOUL, October 18 (AJP) - A stable and long-term China-U.K. relationship benefits both nations and supports joint efforts to address global challenges, contributing to world peace and development, according to a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, responding to the upcoming visit of the U.K. foreign secretary to China. David Lammy, the U.K. Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, will visit China from Thursday to Friday, invited by Wang Yi, a member
October 18, 2024 -
EU fails to address key concerns of Chinese and EU industries
SEOUL, October 18 (AJP) - China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday that major differences persist between China and the EU regarding their electric vehicle (EV) trade dispute, as the EU has not yet responded to the primary concerns of industries in both regions. However, China has extended an invitation for another round of in-person talks, according to the ministry. Frustration is mounting with the European Commission (EC), the EU's executive body leading the disp
October 18, 2024 -
China to outline measures to strengthen property sector
SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - China is set to hold a press conference on Thursday to present new efforts aimed at supporting the property sector. Senior officials from multiple departments, including the minister of housing and urban-rural development, will introduce measures designed to promote a stable and healthy real estate market. These latest moves to stabilize the property market follow a series of monetary and fiscal policies recently introduced, signaling that the Chinese gov
October 17, 2024 -
China completes two successful orbital launches within 12 hours
SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - China successfully launched 18 communication satellites and a remote sensing satellite into orbit in two separate missions on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning in the span of 12 hours. Space experts view this achievement as a reflection of China's advancing capabilities in space technology and applications. The Gaofen-12 05 satellite was launched Wednesday morning aboard a Long March-4C rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest
October 17, 2024
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PHOTOS: Railway workers threaten strike
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SK bioscience's influenza vaccine approved in Indonesia
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LG Electronics unveils software kit for AI home robot at global conference
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Kim Jong-un inspects missile base, citing growing US nuclear threat
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to offer insights at AI forum in Mumbai
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CJ Olive Young expands rapidly growing live-streaming commerce
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OPINION: Canada's tariff strategy on Chinese EVs- A misstep in trade and climate policy
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Korea to raise industrial power rates by 9.7%
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OPINION: North Korea and Russia - Alliance of the weak
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Ex-president Lee Myung-bak's elder brother dies at 89