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Deadly attack on Iranian embassy compound in Syria condemned

Experts warn of more military conflicts in the Middle East and more spillovers from Gaza crisis Iran has blamed Israel for a deadly airstrike on Monday on its Damascus embassy compound in Syria, which killed 13 people including two Iranian generals, and vowed to retaliate. Monday’s attack has been condemned for violating international law and sovereignty as it risked escalating …

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At least four are dead, 711 injured after strongest earthquake in decades hits Taiwan island

At least four people were confirmed dead, 711 were injured, and 77 people trapped awaiting rescue after a 7.3-magnitude quake struck the east coast of Taiwan island on Wednesday, local media reported on Wednesday, with the rescue being underway in the worst-hit region of Hualien. A 7.3-magnitude earthquake jolted an area of sea near Hualien in China’s Taiwan at 7:58 am Wednesday …

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China expected to see another tourism boom during Qingming, as solid recovery becomes ‘bright spot’

China is expected to welcome another tourism boom during the upcoming Qingming Festival holidays, with remarkable growth in travel and hotel bookings, according to major online booking platforms on Tuesday, further pointing to the strong recovery of consumer sentiment and consumption, a critical barometer of China’s economic vitality. The strong travel data expected during the three-day holidays come on the …

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Chinese Premier meets visiting French FM

‘Lack of cooperation, lack of development pose the greatest risks’ Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for the building of a stable China-France relationship and jointly injecting more certainty into world development through multilateral cooperation as he met with visiting French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne on Monday in Beijing. Some Chinese experts said that Sejourne’s visit, his …

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Xi meets Prabowo; visit to deepen strategic cooperation

Trip expected to consolidate China-Indonesia mutual political trust Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President-elect of the Republic of Indonesia and Great Indonesia Movement Party General Chairman Prabowo Subianto in Beijing on Monday. Chinese observers said that Prabowo’s visit to China has attracted widespread attention, and his decision to visit China shortly after winning Indonesia’s 2024 presidential election on …

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Xi to visit France, Serbia and Hungary, chart blueprint for ties

1st trip to Europe in nearly 5 yrs gives new impetus to global peace, development Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary from May 5 to 10 at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron of the Republic of France, President Aleksandar Vucic of the Republic of Serbia and President Tamas Sulyok and Prime Minister …

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Calmness and rationality are what Manila needs most right now

After the recent illegal trespassing by Philippine resupply vessels into waters adjacent to Ren’ai Jiao was responded by China Coast Guard’s legitimate act to defend its rights, the Philippines has been continuing to make and even escalate unfounded countercharges. The Philippines will implement countermeasures against “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks” by China Coast Guard, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr …

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Huawei’s success a story crucial in reshaping global economic landscape

On March 29, Chinese tech giant Huawei released its annual report 2023 which showed that its overall operations met expectations, achieving global sales revenue of 704.2 billion yuan ($99.18 billion) and a net profit of 87 billion yuan ($12.25 billion). Additionally, according to the latest statistics from market research firm Omdia, Huawei’s share in the global communications equipment market (including …

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US recruits Japan for joint patrols with the Philippines; maneuver to further destabilize region, threaten China’s surrounding security: experts

Latest case of US intention to deplete allies and weaken China The situation in the South China Sea has further intensified due to the provocative actions of the US and its allies, Chinese analysts said over reports that Japan is slated to send its Maritime Self-Defense Force to conduct its first joint naval patrols with the US and the Philippines …

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