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© Provided by Xinhua Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brasilia, Brazil, Nov. 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Xueren

Vientiane [Laos], November 21 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday attended the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM) in Vientiane, Lao PDR. During the meeting, Singh underscored India's commitment to dialogue in resolving complex issues and emphasised that India firmly believes in constructive engagement among nations to achieve […]

MANILA, Philippines: The Philippines and the United States signed a military intelligence-sharing deal this week, deepening defense ties between the two nations facing common security challenges in the region. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin signed the agreement with his Philippine counterpart, Gilberto Teodoro, at Manila's military headquarters. They […]

BRASILIA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- China is ready to join hands with Brazil in a spirit of perseverance and dedication to build a China-Brazil community with a shared future and usher in the next "Golden 50 Years" of China-Brazil relations, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Addressing a grand welcome banquet hosted by Brazilian President Luiz […]

‘We don’t see this as an ability issue but more of an opportunity issue,’ says Love 21 Foundation CEO Jeff Rotmeyer.

BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Following are news items about China to be covered or pursued by Xinhua on Thursday: Wire Service: -- Xinhua Headlines: Riding waves of "China Travel," international tourists explore country's hinterland -- Global South pools wisdom at vocational conference in China -- Economic Watch: China's economic boost injects certainty […]

© Provided by Xinhua A container barge sails in the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China, April 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)The

Mercury dips to 17 degrees Celsius in urban areas on Thursday morning.

CHANGSHA, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Jose Chaves, 40, from Costa Rica, recently visited Furong Town, enticed by pictures of its magnificent waterfall and traditional stilt houses built on the hillside -- famous features of this ancient scenic spot in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province. "It's a very lovely and beautiful […]

HONG KONG, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Wednesday strongly condemned and opposed the untruthful smearing and unscrupulous attacks made by some government authorities and officials of Western countries, anti-China organizations, anti-China politicians and foreign media on the sentences handed down by […]

BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- China's benchmark prices for spot interbank gold transactions were higher on Thursday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. The benchmark price for gold that is 99.95 percent pure or above stood at 609 yuan (about 84.66 U.S. dollars) per gram, 2.18 yuan higher than the previous trading day, while the price for […]

BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Thursday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 719.34 Euro 100 761.78 Japanese yen 100 4.6638 Hong Kong dollar 100 92.425 British pound […]

BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 1 pip to 7.1934 against the U.S. dollar Thursday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China's spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity rate each trading day. The […]

BRASILIA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The following are some of the highlights of Xi's remarks. -- In recent years, under the joint strategic guidance of two heads of state, the two countries are increasingly becoming reliable friends with a shared future and positive […]

HONG KONG, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong Hang Seng Index fell 58.97 points, or 0.3 percent, to open at 19,646.04 points on Thursday.

Lai claims Whatsapp message he sent to Apple Daily associate publisher came from someone with access to Trump administration.

© Provided by Xinhua Actors perform at the opening ceremony of the International Academic Conference on the Ideas of Human Rights in Ancient Chinese Classics in Changsha, c

GENEVA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- FIBA expects the season-ending 3x3 World Tour Final in Hong Kong to be a high-level gala, with the tournament to be held at Victoria Park from November 22 to 24. "In Hong Kong, whether it's on or off the court, we know that we have a world-class host that will provide all the right ingredients for an epic finale that the players […]

BRASILIA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.Xi flew in earlier Tuesday for a state visit to Brazil after attending the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

BRASILIA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday attended a grand welcome ceremony held by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.Xi flew in earlier Tuesday for a state visit to Brazil after attending the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Sentences ranging from four years and two months to 10 years for conspiracy to commit subversion were proportionate with severity of crime, experts say.

(241120) -- BRASILIA, Nov. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his wife Rosangela da Silva warmly welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping and hold a grand welcome ceremony for Xi, prior to the talks between Xi and Lula, in Brasilia, Brazil, Nov. 20, 2024. Xi on Wednesday held talks with Lula in Brasilia. (Xinhua/Xie

(241120) -- BRASILIA, Nov. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sign and issue a joint statement on jointly building the China-Brazil community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet in Brasilia, Brazil, Nov. 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

(241120) -- BRASILIA, Nov. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva jointly meet the press after their talks in Brasilia, Brazil, Nov. 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

(241120) -- BRASILIA, Nov. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brasilia, Brazil, Nov. 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

(241120) -- CAIRO, Nov. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit booths of Chinese companies at Cairo ICT 2024 in Cairo, Egypt, on Nov. 20, 2024. Chinese companies took the limelight at Egypt's largest information and communications technology (ICT) exhibition, Cairo ICT 2024, exploring opportunities to expand in the Middle East region and Africa. (Xinhu

The meal delivery giant joins a slew of Chinese tech giants vying for new growth in Hong Kong.

CAIRO, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese companies took the limelight at Egypt's largest information and communications technology (ICT) exhibition, Cairo ICT 2024, exploring opportunities to expand in the Middle East region and Africa. Under the theme "The Next Wave," the 28th edition expo showcased cutting-edge technologies, including advancements in 5G, […]

New Delhi [India], November 21 (ANI): General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), addressed an audience at the International Centre on Wednesday, highlighting the transformative changes in modern warfare driven by technological advancements. Speaking at the C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, he elaborated on the evolving nature of warfare and India's […]

(241120) -- HANGZHOU, Nov. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, attends the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Xi

(241120) -- HANGZHOU, Nov. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivers a keynote speech while attending the opening ceremony of the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit in Wuzhen, east China's Zheji

BRASILIA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- China and Brazil decided on Wednesday to elevate their ties to the community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet. The decision was made during a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Xi is paying a state visit to the country […]

BRUSSELS, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU)'s reported plan to require Chinese companies to transfer technology in exchange for subsidies underscores China's growing technological strength, a Hungarian expert said on Wednesday. "The EU is in the midst of an industrial and technological decline, and the simple fact of urging Chinese companies to […]

BRASILIA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- China and Brazil decided on Wednesday to elevate their ties to the community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet. The decision was made during a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Xi is paying a state visit to the country […]

Construction of the East Route natural gas pipeline has been finalized, according to its operator Construction of the East Route mega pipeline to supply Russian natural gas from Siberia to eastern China has been completed, CCTV reported this week, citing the project's operator PipeChina. According to the […]

BRASILIA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- China and Brazil agreed to designate 2026 as the China-Brazil Year of Culture to strengthen cultural ties and enhance mutual understanding between the two peoples. The two countries made the announcement in a joint statement on jointly building the China-Brazil community with a shared future for a more just world and a more […]

(Bangkok) - Separatist insurgents in southern Thailand carried out an unlawful grenade attack against civilians on November 20, 2024, at the construction site of a 136-meter-high statue of a Chinese goddess in Songkhla province, Human Rights Watch said today. This was the first insurgent attack in five years aga

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan has updated China on the usage of Afghan land by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its affiliates, as well as new proof of how the neighboring country is jeopardizing regional stability.According to government sources, the proof was discussed with China's special envoy to Afghanistan, Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, […]

(241120) -- JUBA, Nov. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese dermatologist Zheng Jianfeng meets a South Sudanese patient at the Juba Teaching Hospital in Juba, South Sudan, on Nov. 19, 2024. Patients with fungal skin infections in South Sudan are increasingly flocking to the Juba Teaching Hospital, drawn by the expertise of Zheng Jianfeng, a Chinese dermat

Presidents Dina Boluarte of Peru and Xi Jinping of China inaugurated Thursday the mega-port of Chancay, some 40 miles north of Lima. The structure, built with financing from the Asian country, is expected to revolutionize South America's Pacific Ocean trade. The opening took place within the framework of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.

© Provided by Xinhua "The King of football Pele once said that the most beautiful goal is always the next one. Likewise, the most wonderful chapter of China-Brazil relations is also y

As President Xi Jinping arrived in Brasilia for his state visit to Brazil, he was greeted by a vibrant, all-female local band of Batala drummers. Their beats had everyone up and dancing, reflecting strong ties between China and Brazil.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

BRASILIA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday expressed concerns about the continued spread of the conflict in Gaza, and called for a ceasefire and an end to the war at an early date, the implementation of the two-state solution and unremitting efforts for a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian question. Xi […]

BRASILIA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for gathering more voices committed to peace to pave the way for a political solution to the Ukraine crisis. Xi made the remarks when he and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva jointly met the press after their talks.

RIYADH, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday two high-profile multi-billion dollar educational and arts districts to be developed on the outskirts of the capital Riyadh. The two districts, namely the Qurain Cultural District and the Northern District, are expected to demonstrate the accelerating growth and development of Diriyah or the […]