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Tencent CEO tops Forbes list of Chinese CEOs

Pony Ma of Tencent, Daniel Zhang Yong of Alibaba and Wang Zuji of China Construction Bank took the top three spots in the latest ranking of best chief executive officers as compiled by Forbes China.

ECNS reports that the largest proportion of CEOs on the list are working in software and service, food, beverage and tobacco, and raw material industries.

The list ranks the CEOs through a number of methods such as net profits, net growth, performance and capitalization of companies. (ECNS - China Plus)

Trump not fond of setting deadline for DPRK's denuclearization

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he does not want to put a timeframe for the denuclearization of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Speaking at a press conference on the last day of his stay for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Trump said that "we're not playing the time game."

"If it takes two years, three years or five months, it doesn't matter," Trump said. But he added the US sanctions on the DPRK would not be lifted.

Also on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in an interview with CBS News in New York that the second meeting between Trump and Kim "may happen in October, but more likely sometime after that." (Xinhua)

Ford recounts 'laughter' in alleged Kavanaugh sexual attack

Christine Blasey Ford declared Thursday that US Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her as he and a friend shared "uproarious laughter" in a locked room at a 1980s high school gathering, recounting her allegations to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

In response, Kavanaugh angrily, tearfully and "unequivocally" denied sexually assaulting Ford, after she told senators at a dramatic hearing that she’s "one hundred percent" certain he is the one who attacked her when they were teenagers.

"I was not at the party described by Dr. Ford," Kavanaugh told the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday as he tried to save his nomination in the face of public claims of sexual misconduct by three women. "This confirmation process has become a national disgrace."

"I will not be intimidated into withdrawing from this process," Kavanaugh said. "I am innocent of this charge."

Trump and most Republicans have rallied behind Kavanaugh. They've accused Ford and the other women of making unproven allegations and have questioned why they'd not publicly revealed them for decades. 

On the other hand, Democrats have rallied strongly behind Ford. (AP - MSN)

US Congress urged to honor Chinese American WWII veterans

California legislators are calling on US Congress to expedite the passage of two bills to recognize the service of Chinese American veterans who fought in World War II, said two California State Assembly members on Wednesday.

"At a time when the United States government discriminated against Chinese Americans, many chose to serve our country during World War II. Passing these bills will show our veterans that we honor their service and sacrifice," said California Assembly Member Evan Low at a press conference.

The H.R. 2358 and Senate Bill 1050, called the Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act were introduced to the House of Representatives and the Senate in May last year to award Chinese American World War II Veterans a Group Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor in the United States. (Xinhua)

Times Higher Education ranks Tsinghua top university in Asia

Tsinghua University is now the highest-ranking university in Asia, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2019 published Wednesday.

THE world university ranking list, which features more than 1,250 universities this year, was led by the University of Oxford for the second year in a row. The second best is the University of Cambridge and Stanford University in the United States ranks the third.

Tsinghua University, rising 8 places to 22nd, overtook the National University of Singapore (NUS), ranking 23rd, to become the best university in Asia. (Xinhua)

Ex-boss Liu Guoliang returns after 15-month leave from Chinese table tennis

China's table tennis legend Liu Guoliang announced his return to the sport's association on Thursday, 15 months after the all-conquering coach stepped down.

Liu, however, was not coming back as head coach of the Chinese national team, but as the chairman-to-be of the Chinese table tennis association (CTTA), leading the preparatory team for the election committee of the CTTA for the moment.

"My priority will definitely be the preparations for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, as well as the authority's management restructuring to improve training and efficiency in the Olympic preparations," said Liu. (Xinhua)

Germany to host Euro 2024: UEFA

Germany on Thursday won the race the host the 2024 European Championship as UEFA backed a bid seen as safer than the rival Turkish proposal.

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin announced the winner following a campaign that saw politics and concerns over human rights in Turkey play a central role. (AFP)

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And now for the Question of the Day:

Which river is called as the mother river of China?

(Answer: The Yellow River or Huang He is the "mother river of China.”)

Today’s quote is from French artist Claude Monet.

“Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment.”

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