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--Chinese President Xi Jinping urges ecological conservation in Yellow River Basin --Latest tech gadgets and services take center stage at 2024 CIFTIS --Statutory retirement age will be raised in China
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--Portugal sets up independent pavilion at CIFTIS for the first time --Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in UAE after wrapping up two-day Saudi Arabia trip --U.S. inflation softens to lowest level in three years as Fed looks to cut rates
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Sep 12, 2024. Research suggests that being in the natural world for just 10 minutes can help our mental health.
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--Bilateral trade between China and Saudi Arabia exceeds $100 bln for two consecutive years --Beijing is set to host annual services trade fair --EU court orders Apple to pay Ireland billions in taxes and fines Google for abusive practices
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--China and Spain seek to expand cooperation in AI, digital economy and new energy industry --China to further promote institutional opening up of trade in services --Huawei launches world's first tri-fold smartphone
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--Norwegian PM arrives in Beijing for three-day official visit --Zambian president highlights global benefits of China-Africa partnership --China's CPI edges up 0.6% in August
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Sep 09, 2024. Researchers say marmoset monkeys call each other by name.
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--China and African nations vow to advance modernization --2024 Bund Summit navigates a changing world --Foreign delegates gather in Shanghai for a workshop on developing greater AI capacity
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--2024 FOCAC Summit aims to promote modernization and high-level partnership between China and African nations --Eleven former central bank governors gather at the 2024 Bund Summit in Shanghai --Fed Beige Book: More districts reporting flat or declining economic activity
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Sep 05, 2024. Japanese car maker Nissan has developed a new type of paint that keeps cars cooler.
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--2024 FOCAC Summit kicks off in Beijing -- Expansion in China's services activity slows in August while manufacturing returns to growth --Volkswagen considers closing factories in Germany as part of its cost-cutting strategy
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--China and Kenya agree to deepen ties and expand cooperation --Total market value nears 41 billion U.S. dollars as Beijing Stock Exchange celebrates its third anniversary --U.S. sees busiest Labor Day ever with travel up 9%
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--China-Africa Trade and Investment Forum held in Beijing --Caixin PMI returns to growth due to rise in new orders --China's trade-in policies: Old items, new encounters
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Sep 02, 2024. A study says cosmetic surgery to change the colour of one's eyes is the riskiest.
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--China enhances market access framework to foster a competitive business landscape --China strongly condemns EU and Canada for imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs --Chocolate museum in Qingdao attracts many young visitors
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--China releases White Paper on country's energy mix shift --Qingdao Multinationals Summit concludes with fruitful results --China to host African leaders at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing
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Aug 29, 2024. The Esports World Cup ended on Sunday. The eight-week-long competition was held in Saudi Arabia.
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--Global executives gather in Qingdao to expand cooperation with China --Trade-in policy energizes the consumer market in China --U.S. consumer confidence hits a six-month high amid growing labor market concerns
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--China's industrial growth accelerates in July, driven by high-tech manufacturing --Multinational executives gather for the Qingdao Multinationals Summit --Beijing slams Ottawa's decision to slap 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs
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--China's fiscal revenue slips 2.6% in the January to July period --Gross revenue of Black Myth: Wukong estimated at $670 million --Biz Focus: Ramping up solar power in China
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Aug 26, 2024. The continent of Antarctica is rising due to a geological phenomenon called post-glacial uplift.
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--Chinese housing regulator unveils next steps for market reforms --Humanoids and Cobots are flourishing at Beijing's Robot Expo --Black Myth: Wukong excites gamers worldwide
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--Chinese top policymakers issue new guidelines for wider market access for business entities --World Robot Conference features the latest trends in robotics and technologies --Fed minutes point to a possible interest rate cut in September
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Aug 22, 2024. Being a football fan in England is becoming more expensive.
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