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China and South American region eye cooperation in science and technology

When a project develops new technologies, lasts more than 30 years, and is realized with two completely different countries located on the antipodes of the globe, a "community of shared future" is created. That is the case with CBERS, the China-Brazil Earth Resources Satellite program that recently put its sixth remote sensing satellite in orbit.
Source: Global Times | 2020/1/16 19:08:40

China-Myanmar ties attest to vitality of win-win cooperation

All mankind will ultimately live in a community of a shared future. Dividing the world into different camps and creating confrontations, which the West is good at, is doomed to be marginalized amid growing globalization.
Source: Global Times | 2020/1/12 22:03:41

Xi's visit set to bolster ties with Myanmar

Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming state visit to Myanmar on Friday and Saturday will mark his first foreign visit of this year. It is also the first visit to Myanmar by a Chinese president in 19 years. What's its significance? Where are China-Myanmar bilateral ties heading?
Source: Global Times | 2020/1/12 21:53:40

US, Iran show wisdom in managing crisis: experts

The US and Iran both showed wisdom and restraint to manage the crisis after the missile attacks launched by Iran at US military targets in Iraq for the assassination of Iranian major general Qasem Soleimani, said Chinese experts, but they warned that the tension will remain as Iran will keep trying to push the US out of the region.
Source: Global Times | 2020/1/9 22:03:41

Germany warns of Libya as 'second Syria'

EU leaders met the head of Libya's UN-recognized government Wednesday as they scramble to contain the escalating crisis there, with Germany warning the country could deteriorate into a "second Syria."
Source: AFP | 2020/1/9 21:13:43

Iran to respond to US with severe military actions: ambassador

Iran will retaliate against the US assassination of Qasem Soleimani at the most appropriate time using military force and the presence of United States Fifth Fleet in the Persian Gulf is terroristic, Iranian ambassador to China told the Global Times in an exclusive interview. He noted that the possibility of an all-out war is slim.
Source: Global Times | 2020/1/7 14:35:59

China, Pakistan hold joint naval exercises in North Arabian Sea

China and Pakistan kicked off a nine-day joint naval exercise in the North Arabian Sea on Monday, a move that will boost cooperation, build a safe maritime environment and enhance the two navies' capability to deal with maritime terrorism and crime together.
Source: Global Times | 2020/1/6 22:53:40

China-Indonesia fisheries issue calls for joint mechanism

The year 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between China and Indonesia. Widodo is also planning to pay a state visit to China this year. It is time for the two to make joint efforts to find a way out of this conundrum to ensure peace and stability in the South China Sea.
Source: Global Times | 2020/1/6 22:38:40

Palau bans 'reef-toxic' sunscreens

Palau's pioneering ban on "reef-toxic" sunscreens took effect on Wednesday as the tiny Pacific island nation introduced strict environmental measures that also include one of the world's largest marine sanctuaries.
Source: AFP | 2020/1/1 19:08:41

China-aided project transforms lives of over 6,000 cataract patients in Cambodia

The 19-month China-aided Belt and Road Cataract Blindness Eradication Campaign, launched in Cambodia in May 2018, has provided free surgeries to more than 6,000 Cambodian cataract patients, helping them restore their eyesight.
Source: Xinhua | 2019/12/18 13:51:12

Top Chinese legislator holds talks with Lao counterpart to cement ties

China's top legislator Li Zhanshu held talks with his Lao counterpart Pany Yathotou in Beijing on Tuesday.
Source: Xinhua | 2019/12/18 8:42:59

Second hottest year since 1900

The Arctic has experienced its second warmest year since 1900, according to a report published Tuesday, raising fears over low summer sea ice and rising sea levels.
Source: AFP | 2019/12/11 18:33:41

China, Africa join for broader agricultural cooperation

Amid robust growth in agricultural trade, participants of an international forum hailed the broad prospects for China-Africa agricultural cooperation in the new era.
Source: Xinhua | 2019/12/11 13:39:26

China, Myanmar pledge to boost ties to new high

Myanmar President U Win Myint met here Saturday with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi with both sides pledging to strengthen high-level exchanges to push bilateral ties to a new high.
Source: Xinhua | 2019/12/8 9:29:54

China, Iran agree to uphold nuclear deal, deepen bilateral relations

China and Iran have reached agreements on the Iran nuclear issue and vowed to keep deepening their ties amid the difficulties and challenges caused by the US sanctions and withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Source: Global Times | 2019/12/2 22:58:41

Climate change comes with invasive species

In the tiny part of Antarctica where the snow melts in springtime, mosses, lichens and grasses grow alongside flies, mites and colonies of micro-organisms that have fed and reproduced for millions of years.
Source: AFP | 2019/11/28 20:03:40

China, Suriname vow to promote cooperation

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with Surinamese President Desire Bouterse on Wednesday in Beijing, and the two sides vowed to promote bilateral cooperation.
Source: Xinhua | 2019/11/28 10:38:44

China, Japan agree to further improve ties, strengthen people-to-people exchanges

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday agreed that both sides should work together to further improve bilateral ties and strengthen people-to-people exchanges.
Source: Xinhua | 2019/11/25 15:54:47