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Robots coming

[2017-07-02 11:25]

The future of work in a world dominated by robots was central to the discussion of some of the world's leading thinkers in China's Northeast coastal port of Dalian.

A warrior emperor and five phoenixes

[2017-07-02 11:25]

He is notorious for his cold calculation, credited with forcing his stepmother to commit sacrificial suicide upon the death of his father to rid himself of a potential political foe. He was also a man of great ambition and amorous passion, his renown owing as much to his achievements on horseback as to the fabled members of his harem.

Cui blasts US arms sales, bank sanctions

[2017-06-30 13:21]

Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai said that US arms sales to Taiwan and sanctions against Chinese companies and individuals will undermine confidence between the two countries.

Cui praises 'Pearl of the East'

[2017-06-30 13:21]

Chinese Ambassador to the US Cui Tiankai applauded the great success of Hong Kong in the last 20 years since its return to the motherland.

Anniversary advances Hong Kong 'confidence'

[2017-06-30 10:13]

The central government will as always support Hong Kong in growing its economy and improving the people's livelihoods, President Xi Jinping said on Thursday during his trip to mark the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.

Economy prioritized in Xi's trip to Europe

[2017-06-30 10:13]

Senior diplomats say priority areas for cooperation - such as connectivity and new energy cars - are likely to be part of the deals to be signed during President Xi Jinping's upcoming state visit to Russia and Germany.

Beijing to assist Manila in its fight against terrorism

[2017-06-30 10:13]

China is willing to "lend a hand" to the Philippines in its fight against terrorism and will continue to provide necessary help as required, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday, a day after Beijing offered Manila urgent military assistance.

Carrier battle group will call on HK

[2017-06-30 10:13]

The People's Liberation Army Navy aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning and its battle group will make their first visit to Hong Kong amid celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the special administrative region's return to the motherland, a Defense Ministry spokesman said.

China intending to take lead with national AI plan

[2017-06-30 10:13]

China will roll out a slate of important artificial intelligence projects and step up efforts to cultivate AI talent as part of the country's upcoming national plan to gain a lead in the cutting-edge technology, a senior official said on Thursday.

Beijing urges Asia security framework

[2017-06-29 07:19]

China has been pushing discussions on building a new framework for regional security and cooperation, and it is committed to deepening cooperation on trust-building measures, President Xi Jinping said.

Destroyer called one of world's mightiest

[2017-06-29 07:19]

China launched a new domestically developed destroyer in Shanghai on Wednesday, marking a milestone in building a strong and modern naval force, according to the People's Liberation Army Navy.

Li: Nation proactive on cutting capacity

[2017-06-29 07:19]

Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday that China has taken the initiative to phase out excess production capacity through supply-side structural reform, thereby contributing to the international community.

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