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East Asia
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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East Asia
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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East Asia
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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East Asia
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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East Asia
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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East Asia
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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East Asia
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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East Asia
China, Pacific island countries to jointly work for better future
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a collective meeting with leaders of the Pacific island countries having diplomatic ties with China in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Nov.16. Xi presided over the meeting and delivered a keynote speech, proposing suggestions on the development of China’s relations with Pacific island…
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East Asia
China, Brunei hold exchange activity to boost cooperation
About 80 politicians, businessmen, scholars and reporters shared stories of China-Brunei friendship at a cultural exchange activity held in Brunei’s capital Bandar Seri Begawan on Nov. 15, revealing the profound friendship between China and Brunei. The Maritime Silk Road is a witness to the inseparable relations between China and Brunei,…
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East Asia
China-Pacific island countries’ medical cooperation yields fruitful results
Through various forms of medical cooperation, batches of Chinese medical teams have become the guardians of the people in Pacific island countries such as Papua New Guinea (PNG), Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu, writing memorable stories of friendship between China and these countries. China sent the first medical team to PNG…
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