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China, Mexico talk free trade?

[2017-07-03 09:13]

China's ambassador to Mexico Qiu Xiaoqi said on Wednesday that China is willing to negotiate a free-trade agreement with Mexico.

Xi's HK visit leaves upbeat impression

[2017-07-03 06:59]

President Xi Jinping's trip to Hong Kong, which concluded on Saturday, boosted the confidence of its people for a better future, despite various challenges remaining ahead, analysts and residents said.

Already soggy southern China warned to brace for new floods

[2017-07-03 06:59]

As a heat wave in northern China continues, more rain is expected along the Yangtze River, which flooded for the first time this year on Saturday.

Kidnap suspect charged; Chinese 'heartbroken'

[2017-07-03 06:59]

The Chinese consulate in Chicago is asking for a thorough investigation and swift justice in the case of a Chinese scholar, Zhang Yingying, 26, who is feared dead after an apparent kidnapping.

First emergency phone line turns 80

[2017-07-03 06:59]

LONDON - The introduction of the world's first emergency telephone number 80 years ago was celebrated on Saturday by police forces across Britain. Now the 999 number to alert police, fire, ambulances and coast guards to emergencies is the best known number in Britain.

Long March 5 rocket fails after launch

[2017-07-03 06:59]

The flight of China's latest heavy-lift carrier rocket, the Long March 5-Y2, failed on Sunday evening when an anomaly occurred after its 7:23 pm blastoff from Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province.

Xi: A lofty mission to perform

[2017-07-02 06:51]

President Xi Jinping called on the fifth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to unite people of all sectors to fully and faithfully implement the principle of "one country, two systems".

Xi's remarks lift community's spirits

[2017-07-02 07:05]

People from various sectors in Hong Kong all spoke highly of President Xi Jinping's visit. They said it enhances the city's confidence and resolution to work toward a more prosperous, harmonious society under the "one country, two systems" principle.

Xi urges greater effort on cross-border infrastructure

[2017-07-02 07:05]

President Xi Jinping on Saturday urged more effort to ensure smooth progress on major infrastructure projects in Hong Kong as he inspected the construction sites of the Hong Kong section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and third runway at the city's airport.

President offers ancient Chinese wisdom

[2017-07-02 07:00]

President Xi Jinping spoke of the central government's considerable expectations while also offering encouragement to the new Chief Executive and key figures in the government, legislature and judiciary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The president did this by citing three classical Chinese quotes.

Lam can take HK to new heights: Xi

[2017-07-02 06:58]

President Xi Jinping on Saturday expressed confidence that Hong Kong's new Chief Executive can lead the city to achieving new heights in economic development.

Framework agreement for cooperation forged

[2017-07-02 06:49]

Witnessed by President Xi Jinping during his three-day visit to Hong Kong, the Framework Agreement on Deepening Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Cooperation in the Development of the Bay Area was signed in the city on Saturday.

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