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China's longest metro loop line opens in...
China's longest metro loop line opens in Wuhan
China's longest metro loop line opened in full on Thursday in Wuhan, Hubei province, linking seven central districts and two major railway stations.
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Hello Kitty should not dance with Japan'...
Hello Kitty should not dance with Japan's right wing: Global Times editorial
Pop culture is a key industry in Japan, with manga, TV series, and other works attracting a large international audience. Consequently, it has become a "prime target" for Japan's right-wing forces.
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Xiong'an New Area advances high-quality ...
Xiong'an New Area advances high-quality development alongside effective governance
Above ground, expansive green spaces blend seamlessly with modern architecture. Beneath the surface, a network spanning more than 100 kilometers links underground utility corridors that deliver water, electricity, gas, heating, and communications.
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IMF proposes Chinese Vice Finance Minist...
IMF proposes Chinese Vice Finance Minister Liao Min as deputy managing director
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has proposed appointing China’s Vice Minister of Finance Liao Min as the fund’s deputy managing director to succeed Li Bo, whose term ends on November 30, according to an IMF statement released on Wednesday.
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China's independently developed super-la...
China's independently developed super-large-diameter shield machine is powering through the world's longest undersea high-speed railway tunnel
Every day, the smartphone of Dong Bing, the chief mechanical engineer of Yongzhou Railway project, buzzes with messages from a machine working deep beneath the seabed.
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3 Chinese genomics companies strongly op...
3 Chinese genomics companies strongly oppose US blacklisting; 'forced labor' allegations absurd: expert
Three Chinese genomics companies strongly opposed the US government’s decision to add them to the so-called “Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act” (UFLPA) Entity List, and stressed that the US’ “forced labor” allegations are unfounded and inconsistent with the facts.
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China unveils AI models to assist Fengyu...
China unveils AI models to assist Fengyun meteorological satellites to detect extreme weather more effectively
China unveiled a new generation of AI models for its Fengyun meteorological satellite system on Thursday, aimed at improving warnings for typhoons and extreme weather, in a push to move satellite use from observation toward short-term forecasting.
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German president highlights China-German...
German president highlights China-Germany cooperation in Anhui visit
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has hailed China-Germany cooperation on his state visit to China, stressing that cooperation between the two countries is worthwhile.
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China expands foreign business access at...
China expands foreign business access at world's largest free trade port
China has unveiled 16 measures to make it easier for foreign businesses and professionals to operate in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), the world's largest FTP by area, with new policies covering energy trade, medical services and bonded business operations, according to a government circular made
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China opposes US blacklisting of three C...
China opposes US blacklisting of three Chinese firms under so-called ‘forced labor prevention’ measures, vows to safeguard interests: MOFCOM
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Thursday strongly condemned and resolutely opposed the US' announcement that it was adding three Chinese genomics entities to the so-called "Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List," and said China would take necessary measures to safeguard its
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German president's China visit spotlight...
German president's China visit spotlights growing tech innovation opportunities
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's ongoing state visit to China has highlighted growing opportunities for bilateral cooperation in technological innovation and advanced manufacturing, with Chinese and German business representatives expressing optimism about deeper economic ties and joint
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China expands foreign business access at...
China expands foreign business access at world's largest free trade port
China has unveiled 16 measures to make it easier for foreign businesses and professionals to operate in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), the world's largest FTP by area, with new policies covering energy trade, medical services and bonded business operations, according to a government circular
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China's old-age dependency ratio exceeds...
China's old-age dependency ratio exceeds child dependency ratio for first time in 2025; expert sees challenges, silver economy opportunities
China's old-age dependency ratio surpassed its child dependency ratio for the first time in 2025, according to the latest official data, marking a significant demographic turning point that poses new challenges for elderly care while creating opportunities for the silver economy, a Chinese
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Sanrio apologizes and ends Japanese dram...
Sanrio apologizes and ends Japanese drama tie-up over alleged historical distortion; Chinese netizens urge overseas statement
Sanrio, the Japanese company behind Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll and My Melody, apologized late Wednesday through its official Hello Kitty account on Sina Weibo for its collaboration with the Japanese TV drama Vivant, which sparked backlash over alleged distortion of history.
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