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East Asia
China, Philippines jointly draw new blue print for friendly cooperation
The Philippines and China have kept close friendly relationship, Joseph Estrada, former President of the Philippines and current mayor of Manila City, told People’s Daily in an interview, noting that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the Philippines will further deepen the pragmatic cooperation between the two countries in various…
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Xi’s visit to lift China-Philippines ties: Duterte
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the Philippines is expected to bring China-Philippines relations “a knot higher” and comprehensively deepen bilateral cooperation in each field, said Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The Philippine President made the remarks during a recent joint interview with Chinese media in the Philippines. Duterte said that China-Philippines…
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“80% of young North Koreans not loyal to Kim Jong-un”
Eighty percent of young North Koreans have no loyalty to the country’s leader, according to a Japanese newspaper. “Inside the North (North Korea), people, and especially the young generation, are indifferent to each other, politics and their leaders, and there is no sense of loyalty,” a Japanese newspaper quoted a…
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Prostrating monks call for truth in Myanmar worker’s death
Several Korean monks displayed a rare religious practice on Monday to demand the government investigate the death of a Myanmar migrant worker two months ago. The pro-immigration activists performed the three-steps-and-one-prostration-bow practice, starting from Jogyesa in Jongno-gu, Seoul ― the headquarters of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Each monk…
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Good reason for China’s rising popularity in South Pacific
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with leaders of eight Pacific island countries and officials in the Papua New Guinea (PNG) capital on Friday and all agreed to elevate their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership based on mutual respect and common development. On Friday, Xi also attended the hand-over ceremony…
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China, PNG agree to upgrade partnership
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister Peter O’Neill agreed on Friday to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership between their countries, as analysts called the bilateral ties a “role model” for China and Pacific island countries. The decision was made at a meeting between Xi and…
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China, PNG to build a mutually beneficial bilateral relationship
Papua New Guinea (PNG) was committed to cementing friendship with China, promoting the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation and building a mutually beneficial bilateral relationship, PNG Prime Minister Peter O’Neill told People’s Daily during a recent interview. The remarks were made before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to…
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China-built school brings education to more children in PNG
The singing of students vibrated on the campus of Butuka Secondary School in Port Moresby, capital city of Papua New Guinea (PNG). The school, newly renovated and expanded by Chinese constructors, has taken on a brand new and beautiful look. “I dreamt of moving to the new school as soon…
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China’s actual use of FDI grows steadily in first 10 months
China witnessed steady growth in actual use of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first 10 months of 2018, with 701.16 billion yuan (about $101 billion) used during the period, up 3.3 percent year-on-year, according to a regular press conference held on Nov.15 by China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC). From…
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Confrontation, whether in the form of a cold war, a hot war or a trade war, will produce no winners: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the 26th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea (PNG), on Saturday. Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the 26th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Port Moresby,…
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