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Keep Syria process on track, China says

[2017-04-08 07:37]

The top priority after a US missile strike on a Syrian air base is to prevent further deterioration of the situation and thus maintain the "hard-won" political process to settle the Syrian issue, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Friday.

Sports exchanges help build a bridge

[2017-04-07 07:53]

President Xi Jinping, whose Finland visit comes right after the Nordic country hosted the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships, received a special gift on Wednesday - sportswear sent by skaters' representatives from Finland and China.

Finnish composer's influence noted

[2017-04-07 07:53]

Jean Sibelius, a renowned Finnish composer and violinist of the late Romantic and early modern period, was honored by President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, during their visit to the Nordic country.

Iowa farm a model Xi wants emulated

[2017-04-07 07:53]

Rick Kimberly, an Iowa farmer of 4,000 acres about 20 miles outside of the state capital of Des Moines, has become a celebrity of sorts, thanks to a visit to his homestead by then vice-president Xi Jinping in February 2012.

Potential seen for work in key fields

[2017-04-07 07:53]

China expects to work with Finland promoting cooperation in fields such as innovation, energy efficiency, environmental protection and Arctic affairs, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday.

Charting Progress

[2017-04-07 07:53]

Hopes raised for Xi, Trump talks

[2017-04-07 07:52]

As President Xi Jinping arrived in South Florida on Thursday for his first meeting with US counterpart Donald Trump, senior think tank researchers in both countries anticipated reinforcement of their mutual understanding and other positive outcomes.

World Cup expansion may nourish China's trophy dream

[2017-04-07 07:52]

Expanding the soccer World Cup to 48 teams will help China and other emerging nations to realize their dreams of international glory, a top FIFA executive said in Beijing on Thursday.

Panda cub, Spanish queen go for stroll

[2017-04-07 07:52]

MADRID - Chulina, the first female giant panda cub to be born at the Spanish capital's Zoo Aquarium de Madrid, had two special visitors when she went for her first walk outside the pagoda where she has spent her life until now.

Controls fight speculation in Xiongan New Area property

[2017-04-07 07:52]

The central government is applying what experts called a timely brake on unreasonable real estate development in the Xiongan New Area, as Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli urged strict controls in the newly announced innovation hub neighboring Beijing.

Anti-smog campaign continues in north

[2017-04-07 07:52]

China launched its largest operation to control air pollution in northern regions on Wednesday, using more than 5,600 inspectors to push the areas to meet ambitious pollution reduction targets this year.

Productivity unleashed through reform, Li says

[2017-04-06 07:31]

China is prioritizing reforms to enable better economic vitality and higher living standards for people.

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