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Dragon brings Chinese experiment to Earth

[2017-07-05 07:25]

LOS ANGELES - California-based SpaceX confirmed on Monday that its reusable Dragon capsule successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, marking the first time a private spacecraft has flown to and from the International Space Station more than once.

Oil giants sign 3-way deal to exploit gas reserves in Gulf

[2017-07-05 07:25]

Chinese, French and Iranian energy giants signed a $4.8 billion deal to develop the world's largest natural gas reserve in the Persian Gulf on Monday.

Kremlin Museums to present Chinese emperors

[2017-07-05 07:25]

In Russian, the word "Kremlin" means citadel, indicating state power. But it's more than that for Elena Gagarina, director of Moscow Kremlin Museums. For her, the complex is a unique historical and architectural ensemble, dating to the 16th century and comprising cathedrals, palaces of tsars and the residence of Russia's president.

Looking ahead

[2017-07-05 07:25]

Events and stories coming up in the next few days

US beef proves big hit with Chinese shoppers

[2017-07-04 09:51]

The first batch of US beef that re-entered the China market after a 13-year ban has been popular, despite its costly price. The imported US beef, including prime sirloin, filet and rib eye steak, was sold at supermarkets and on e-commerce platforms.

At UN, China focus on Africa, Mideast

[2017-07-04 09:51]

Africa and the Middle East will be two major focuses for the UN Security Council during China's presidency for the month of July, with scheduled open debates on enhancing peace and security in Africa, as well as the situation in Palestine, according to the country's permanent presentative to the UN.

Territorial incursion protested

[2017-07-04 07:26]

China strongly protested the trespassing of a United States warship into China's territorial waters off the Xisha Islands, dispatching battleships and fighter jets to warn off the vessel.

Indian trespassing labeled 'very severe'

[2017-07-04 07:26]

A Foreign Ministry official described on Monday the trespassing by Indian troops across the China-India border at the Sikkim section as "essentially different" to previous standoffs with Chinese border troops, as this time they crossed a clearly demarcated borderline between the two countries.

Li oversees swearing-in of officials

[2017-07-04 07:26]

Premier Li Keqiang oversaw the swearing-in of 62 officials to 39 departments under the State Council on Monday, the second such event to highlight compliance with the country's fundamental law.

China committed to human rights cause

[2017-07-04 07:26]

China is committed to pushing forward global governance on human rights, according to a senior official.

Senior judges return to the bench

[2017-07-04 07:26]

More court presidents and chief judges are picking up their gavels again in a move to improve the quality of case hearings, China's top court said on Monday.

Xi urges Trump to honor US pledges

[2017-07-04 07:22]

China hopes the United States will appropriately address issues regarding Taiwan by honoring the one-China policy and the three key bilateral joint statements made to date, President Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump in a telephone conversation on Monday.

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