BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) must rise to the call of the times, keep in mind its founding mission, and stay in unity and coordination to bring more certainty and positive energy to world peace and development. Xi made the remarks when… Continue reading Xi Calls For Unity, Coordination At SCO Summit
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UN Security Council Resolves To End Peacekeeping Mission In Mali
UNITED NATIONS, June 30 (Xinhua) — The United Nations Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution to end the mandate of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) as of June 30. It also requested the mission to immediately start on July 1 the cessation of its operations, transfer of its tasks, as… Continue reading UN Security Council Resolves To End Peacekeeping Mission In Mali
Xi Focus-Explainer: Key Messages From Xi’s Meeting With Blinken
BEIJING, June 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary ofState Antony Blinken at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday.The meeting took place at a critical time for China-U.S. relations and was closelywatched by the world. What key messages did the meeting convey? A look at Xi’s remarks… Continue reading Xi Focus-Explainer: Key Messages From Xi’s Meeting With Blinken
Xi Story: Spirit Of Ancient Poet Resonates In Modern China
BEIJING, June 22 (Xinhua) — China on Thursday celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival, aday dedicated to commemorating Qu Yuan, whose legacy of patriotism andperseverance has influenced the country and its people for thousands of years. Qu was a loyal statesman and a patriotic poet in Chu, a major state in the Warring States Period (475… Continue reading Xi Story: Spirit Of Ancient Poet Resonates In Modern China
Tanzania Reiterates Prohibition of Domestic Payments Using Foreign Currencies For Local Residents
DAR ES SALAAM, June 20 (Xinhua) — Tanzania’s central bank on Tuesday reminded local residents to stop making domestic payments for goods and services using foreign currencies. The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) said in a statement that it has recently observed violations of the directive. According to the statement, the government issued a public notice prohibiting… Continue reading Tanzania Reiterates Prohibition of Domestic Payments Using Foreign Currencies For Local Residents
Death Toll Of India Train Accident Mounts To 291
NEW DELHI, June 18 (Xinhua) — The death toll in India’s devastating trains mishap on June 2 has risen to 291, after one of the victims succumbed to injuries in a government hospital, confirmed a government official Sunday. The accident involving two passenger trains and one goods train occurred in Balasore area of the eastern… Continue reading Death Toll Of India Train Accident Mounts To 291
Xi Meets Blinken In Beijing
BEIJING, June 19 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Great Hall of the People on Monday. Xi pointed out that the world needs a generally stable China-U.S. relationship, and whether the two countries can find the right way to get along bears on the future… Continue reading Xi Meets Blinken In Beijing
Column: China’s Poverty Eradication And Its Implications For Global Human Rights Governance
BEIJING, June 14 (Xinhua) — With more than 40 years of reform and opening-up, China has eradicated extreme poverty, lifted about 800 million people out of poverty, and brought over 400 million people into the middle-income group. This is a miracle in the history of human civilization and has far-reaching implications for global human rights… Continue reading Column: China’s Poverty Eradication And Its Implications For Global Human Rights Governance
Xi Sends Congratulatory Letter To Forum On Global Human Rights Governance
BEIJING, June 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory letter to the Forum on Global Human Rights Governance. At a time of severe challenges facing the global human rights governance, China stands for safeguarding human rights with security, respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, calling on all… Continue reading Xi Sends Congratulatory Letter To Forum On Global Human Rights Governance
China Hosts Forum On Global Human Rights
BEIJING, June 14 (Xinhua) — The Forum on Global Human Rights Governance, themed “Equality, Cooperation and Development: The 30th Anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action and Global Human Rights Governance,” opened in Beijing Wednesday. Jointly hosted by the Information Office of the State Council, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the China… Continue reading China Hosts Forum On Global Human Rights