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China eyes venture capital to boost industrial upgrade
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-State Council executive meeting held to promote high-quality development. -Chinese commerce minister in Europe to resolve trade disputes through dialogue.
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Federal Reserve cuts rates by half a point
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--China's western region to be a super-connector to global trade networks --China pledges to continue to negotiate on EU's anti-subsidy probe --Scandinavian nation leads global charge in electric vehicle adoption
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Sep 19, 2024. Retail giant Amazon has decided it is time to end its hybrid work policy.
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Chinese Commerce Minister says EV tariffs will interfere with China-Germany trade ties
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--Fed to announce rate cut decision --Canada's inflation rate slows to 2% and hits central bank target
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Chinese cities harness unique cultural elements to attract tourists
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--Mooncake market heats up as innovative flavors gain popularity --Buy Sichuan, Sell Global: A Journey into Chengdu's Sustainable Agriculture --TikTok fights for its life in U.S. court
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Bookings at Mid-Autumn Festival return to pre-pandemic levels
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--Luoyang integrates traditional culture with modern consumer habits to boost local tourism --CIFTIS 2024 showcases cutting-edge technology with real-world applications --Review of this year's China International Fair for Trade in Services
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Sep 16, 2024. There is now a record number of 19 people up in space.
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Top Chinese internet firms showcase cutting-edge technology practices at 2024 CIFTIS
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--Chinese President Xi Jinping urges ecological conservation in Yellow River Basin --Latest tech gadgets and services take center stage at 2024 CIFTIS --Statutory retirement age will be raised in China
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2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services opens in Beijing
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--Portugal sets up independent pavilion at CIFTIS for the first time --Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in UAE after wrapping up two-day Saudi Arabia trip --U.S. inflation softens to lowest level in three years as Fed looks to cut rates
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Sep 12, 2024. Research suggests that being in the natural world for just 10 minutes can help our mental health.
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China eyes further alignment of development strategies with Saudi Arabia
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--Bilateral trade between China and Saudi Arabia exceeds $100 bln for two consecutive years --Beijing is set to host annual services trade fair --EU court orders Apple to pay Ireland billions in taxes and fines Google for abusive practices
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China and Norway aim to deepen maritime and energy cooperation
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--China and Spain seek to expand cooperation in AI, digital economy and new energy industry --China to further promote institutional opening up of trade in services --Huawei launches world's first tri-fold smartphone
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Spanish Prime Minister attends China-Spain Business Advisory Council Meeting in Beijing
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--Norwegian PM arrives in Beijing for three-day official visit --Zambian president highlights global benefits of China-Africa partnership --China's CPI edges up 0.6% in August
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Sep 09, 2024. Researchers say marmoset monkeys call each other by name.
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High-level meeting held on BRI during FOCAC Summit
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--China and African nations vow to advance modernization --2024 Bund Summit navigates a changing world --Foreign delegates gather in Shanghai for a workshop on developing greater AI capacity
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Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers keynote speech at FOCAC Summit
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--2024 FOCAC Summit aims to promote modernization and high-level partnership between China and African nations --Eleven former central bank governors gather at the 2024 Bund Summit in Shanghai --Fed Beige Book: More districts reporting flat or declining economic activity
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Sep 05, 2024. Japanese car maker Nissan has developed a new type of paint that keeps cars cooler.
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Green cooperation between China and Africa yields fruitful results
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--2024 FOCAC Summit kicks off in Beijing -- Expansion in China's services activity slows in August while manufacturing returns to growth --Volkswagen considers closing factories in Germany as part of its cost-cutting strategy
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China's six big banks boost support for property sector
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--China and Kenya agree to deepen ties and expand cooperation --Total market value nears 41 billion U.S. dollars as Beijing Stock Exchange celebrates its third anniversary --U.S. sees busiest Labor Day ever with travel up 9%
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Chinese President Xi Jinping meets African leaders
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--China-Africa Trade and Investment Forum held in Beijing --Caixin PMI returns to growth due to rise in new orders --China's trade-in policies: Old items, new encounters
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Sep 02, 2024. A study says cosmetic surgery to change the colour of one's eyes is the riskiest.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping demands all-out efforts to carry out reform tasks
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--China enhances market access framework to foster a competitive business landscape --China strongly condemns EU and Canada for imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs --Chocolate museum in Qingdao attracts many young visitors
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Pioneering innovations propel China's high-speed rail to global leadership
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--China releases White Paper on country's energy mix shift --Qingdao Multinationals Summit concludes with fruitful results --China to host African leaders at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing
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Aug 29, 2024. The Esports World Cup ended on Sunday. The eight-week-long competition was held in Saudi Arabia.
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