Pakistani PM visits Chinese Embassy and expresses condolences to Karachi bombing victims
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif visited the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad to express condolences to the victims of the terrorist attack at the University of Karachi on Tuesday. He said that the Pakistani government will not rest until the culprits are caught and punished.
Free speech advocates concerned about Musk buying Twitter
Billionaire Elon #Musk's move to acquire #Twitter has sparked a debate among free speech advocates. Musk said he's buying the platform to defend free speech and not make money. Some users speculate that his move may lead to the unblocking of former U.S. President Donald #Trump's account. What exactly Musk's words meant is generating a debate far too big for a single Tweet's 280-character limit.
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Putin to UN chief: Still have hope for negotiations to end Ukraine conflict
Putin said he still as hope for negotiations to end the conflict in #Ukraine during his talk with UN #Secretary-General Antonio #Guterres in Moscow on Tuesday. Guterres said he understood Russia's grievances, but the conflict must be solved under the UN charter.
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China approves clinical trials of Sinopharm's Omicron-specific vaccine
A #Chinese inactivated #vaccine against #Omicron variants was approved for clinical trials by the National Medical Products Administration on Tuesday. The vaccine, developed by the China National Biotec Group affiliated with #Sinopharm, has been under research since December 2021, the company said.
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UN chief pushes for safe corridors in Ukraine in meeting with Lavrov
#UN #Secretary-General Antonio #Guterres met with #Russian Foreign Minister Sergei #Lavrov in #Moscow on Tuesday. Guterres said he had come to the Russian capital as a "messenger of #peace." He said he hopes to improve the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and encourages moves to end the conflict. Lavrov presented his thoughts on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. He thought it was only due to the U.S. pressure that countries had either abstained or voted with Washington to declare Russia's special military operation illegal.
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Russia, Ukraine commemorate 36th anniversary of Chernobyl tragedy
Russians gathered to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant tragedy at the Mitino cemetery in Moscow, at a monument to the victims of the catastrophe. Ukrainians also held a commemoration by laying flowers at the statues of firefighters who sacrificed their lives during the disaster.
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China, African Francophone countries hold virtual seminar on democracy
#China on Tuesday held a virtual seminar with 22 Francophone countries in #Africa under the theme "Exploration and Practice of #Democracy in the Legislatures of China and Africa." Ding Zhongli, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC), attended and addressed the two-day seminar's opening ceremony. He said that the spirit of China-Africa friendship and cooperation has forged an unbreakable brotherhood and built a partnership of full coordination between China and Africa. It will also open up bright prospects for a China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era, he said.
Myanmar court sentences Aung San Suu Kyi to 5 years in prison
A #Myanmar court on Wednesday sentenced former leader #Aung San Suu Kyi to five years in prison after finding her guilty of taking a bribe. The judge in the capital Naypyitaw handed down the verdict at around 9:30 a.m. The case centered on allegations that Suu Kyi, 76, accepted 11.4 kg of gold and cash payments totaling $600,000 from former Yangon Chief Minister Phyo Min Thein.
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Chinese delivery companies tighten international COVID-19 control measures
China's delivery companies are stepping up COVID-19 control management of international mail and handlers to stem the spread of the virus from overseas. Postal authorities have ordered mail processing sites to keep their surveillance video of international mail disinfection for 30 days, and deliverymen must observe COVID-19 regulations to prevent cluster infections. At a logistics company in Shiyan City of central China's Hubei Province, deliverymen disinfected parcels from abroad on their arrival. The mail processing center under closed-loop management will keep records of the disinfection process and conduct regular nucleic acid testing of employees. China's express delivery sector handled 24.23 billion parcels in the first three months of 2022, rising by 10.5 percent from a year earlier, data from the State Post Bureau shows.
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DPRK holds military parade to marks army's 90th anniversary
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (#DPRK) held a military parade to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army (KPA) at Kim Il Sung Square in #Pyongyang on Monday night, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Tuesday. The parade featured the DPRK's largest nuclear-armed ballistic missile, the Hwasong-17, KCNA said. "We will continue to take steps to strengthen and develop our nation's nuclear capabilities at the fastest pace," said DPRK leader Kim Jong Un during a speech, according to a transcript published by KCNA.
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Chinese-donated bikes increase school attendance in rural Cambodia
China donated 1,000 bikes to rural Cambodia to help pupils overcome long exhausting distances to reach their school, as bikes are a crucial tool to improve access and attendance, leading to better academic performance in developing countries. #China #Cambodia
Latin American countries can be non-affiliated with US or China
We're living in the era where geopolitics is impacting economic policy-making. America singled out China for its Belt and road initiative programs fearing they were being outmanoeuvred by China, which is now Latin American countries' top trading partner and a major source of foreign direct investment.
How should Latin American countries deal with their relations with these two countries? "There's a rebirth of the notion of non-alignment that you don't have to take sides between the superpowers", says Jorge Heine, former Chilean ambassador to China.
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Expert: China is critical to global supply chains and green transformation
The Russia-Ukraine conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic have not only directly affected economic growth, but also had a profound impact on the global industrial chain and green energy transformation. Krishna Srinivasan, deputy director of the Asia Pacific Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said in an interview with CMG reporter Yin Yue on Thursday night that China is playing an important role in the global industrial chain and green energy transformation.
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Macron's Win: What It Means for France, EU & World
After winning another five years in office, incumbent French President Emmanuel Macron seeks to buckle down to work on domestic and foreign policy — but he will soon face crucial parliamentary elections where he may struggle to keep his majority. Here's a look at what comes next for Macron and his leadership of France.
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China denounces 'terrorist attack' aimed at Chinese nationals in Pakistan
China on Wednesday "strongly denounced" the terrorist attack that took place in the Confucius Institute at Karachi University of Pakistan, urging thorough investigation and "severe punishment" for the terrorists. Three Chinese nationals were killed, with several casualties. The Chinese embassy and consulates in Pakistan have launched an emergency plan, requesting Pakistan to make every effort to treat the wounded, thoroughly investigate the attack, and severely punish the perpetrators.
Chinese calligraphy, painting brand Rong Bao Zhai to mark 350 years
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Rong Bao Zhai, one of China's most famous painting and calligraphy brands, is celebrating its 350th anniversary this year. Han Meilin, creator of the Fuwa mascots for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, designed a commemorative badge for the special occasion which has been released.
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COVID-19: Shanghai sees drop in cases; Beijing continues mass testing
China is battling twin COVID-19 outbreaks in two of its largest cities. Authorities in Shanghai have hinted at an easing of lockdown measures as infections continue to drop. But Beijing is racing to prevent a wider spread of the virus.
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Beijing to test 20 million residents for COVID-19 as lockdown jitters grow
China is shifting its focus from Shanghai to Beijing amid rising COVID-19 infections in the capital. Testing will be expanded to some 20 million residents. People have been rushing to stock up on food and other essential supplies as concerns grow that the capital could be placed under a strict lockdown like Shanghai, where 25 million people have endured a city-wide lockdown for a month. The financial hub has detected nearly 17,000 new cases.
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Crowds return to food centres, malls remove SafeEntry barriers as Singapore lifts COVID restrictions
There are no more limits on group sizes, with most COVID-19 restrictions lifted in Singapore as of today (April 26). Large crowds are returning to food centres. Meanwhile, shopping centres are one of the places where SafeEntry restrictions have just ended, which means proof of COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required for entry. Still, authorities are reiterating vigilance. While mask-wearing remains optional outdoors, people are encouraged to keep them on, especially in crowded areas.
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U.S.: Russia’s Talk of Nuclear Escalation Irresponsible
State Department Spokesman Ned Price calls Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s warning about a nuclear conflict “deeply irresponsible.” Lavrov earlier accused NATO of “pouring oil on the fire” with its support for Ukraine, warning that the threat of a nuclear conflict “should not be underestimated.” Price spoke at a news briefing.
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Western allies agree to send more weapons to Ukraine
Western nations will be sending more weapons to Ukraine as Russian forces continue their attacks as Russian leaders increase their nuclear rhetoric.
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