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Chinese president hosts welcoming dinner for SCO guests

Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a dinner on Saturday evening to welcome guests who gathered in the coastal city of Qingdao for the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.

"I wish to extend, on behalf of the Chinese government and people and in my own name, a very warm welcome to all of you, particularly the state leaders and heads of international organizations who have come to attend the meeting of the Council of Heads of Member States of the SCO," Xi said.

"The Shanghai Spirit's focus on seeking common ground while setting aside differences and pursuing mutually beneficial cooperation has won widespread international endorsement and support," the Chinese President said.

After the dinner, Xi and the guests watched an artistic performance of lights and fireworks with the theme of "A Warm Welcome to Friends from Afar." (Xinhua)

China, Russia, Mongolia vow to strengthen cooperation

The Presidents of China, Russia and Mongolia pledged to strengthen trilateral cooperation during their meeting in Qingdao on Saturday.

The trilateral meeting, the fourth of its kind, was chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping and attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Mongolian President Khaltmaa Battulga. They reviewed the achievements of trilateral cooperation and discussed priority tasks and directions for the next phase.

Putin and Battulga are in Qingdao for the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. (People’s Daily app)

South Africa, Indonesia, Dominican Republic, Belgium, Germany elected to UN Security Council

The UN General Assembly on Friday elected South Africa, Indonesia, the Dominican Republic, Belgium, and Germany to serve on the UN Security Council from 2019-2020.

The elected five will join the 15-nation council to help the organization maintain peace and security and also select new UN members. (Xinhua – People’s Daily app)

North Korea’s Kim Yong Nam to visit Russia for World Cup opening ceremony

Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of North Korea, will attend the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Russia, according to North Korea’s state media.

While talking to the North Korean delegation at a forum in Moscow earlier this week, Ivan Melnikov, a deputy speaker of the Russian lower house of parliament, said that he was looking forward to the meeting.

The World Cup will be held between June 14 and July 15. (CGTN – People’s Daily app)

Pompeo says China has role to play over Korean Peninsula issue

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has given interviews to three foreign media outlets over the Korean Peninsula issue, saying that China "certainly" has a role to play over the issue.

China has already been part of it, as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un, top leader of North Korea, have met for discussions, said Pompeo.

Pompeo said in the interviews that the exact timing and modalities of the denuclearization of the peninsula have not been agreed to yet, but the US side has expected "a fundamental shift" in the relationship with North Korea.

Pompeo will head to China on June 14 after the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Kim. This will be Pompeo's first trip to China as US secretary of state. (Xinhua)

G7 summit clouded by heated discussions over tariffs

The G7 2018 summit kicked off on Friday in Canada, with both days marred by the US’ tariff threats and the early departure of US President Donald Trump before the final summit announcement.

Host Canada and its European allies are striving to hold together a united front to oppose Trump's tariffs on aluminum, steel, cars and other exports.

Trump told other G7 leaders that the US wanted a quick end to trade practices that he says have led to an exodus of American companies and jobs to other countries.

Trump left the summit on Saturday morning, before the discussion on climate change, to prepare for his June 12 meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore. (People’s Daily app - Reuters)

Warriors beat Cavaliers in NBA finals

The Golden State Warriors captured their third NBA championship in the last four seasons on Friday, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85.

Stephen Curry scored 37 points while Kevin Durant added 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists to help the team secure their victory.

The Warriors claimed the title for the sixth time in the team’s history and are now tied for third with the Chicago Bulls for the most NBA championship wins. (AFP – People’s Daily app)

Dolphins give each other ‘names’ to recognize friends: study

A University of Western Australia study confirmed that dolphins use unique sounding whistles to create "names" as a way of identifying friends and rivals.

Researchers conducted their study in Western Australia, by tracking 17 male bottlenose dolphins. The researchers said this shows that dolphins are capable of creating complex social networks and cooperative relationships. (Xinhua – People’s Daily app)

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