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 Schedule confirmed, more than 10,000 athletes to attend
The schedule of the Guangzhou Asian Games has been finally determined and confirmed by Olympic Council of Asia and technical representatives, a top official of the Guangzhou Asian Games Organizing Commitee (GAGOC) said on Wednesday.[Full Story]
Showcasing integrity China's top goal at Asiad
The top goal of the Chinese delegation at the Guangzhou Asian Games and Asian Para Games, to be held on November 12 in South China's Guangzhou city, is to showcase the professionalism and spirit of fair play of the Chinese athletes to the world, a top official with China's sport authorities said here Wednesday. [Full Story]
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Chinese wish for national unity, reunification in festive parade
Chinese people expressed their desire for national unity and reunification Thursday morning in a mass procession celebrating the 60th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.[Full Story] In celebration parade, Chinese army offers glimpse of changes
Chinese army presented the nation and the world its latest armaments and establishments at the heart of Beijing Thursday morning in a grand military parade marking the 60th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC). [Full Story]
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Time to rejoice - and reflect Today's celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of China's reform and opening up should have been euphoric for the country and the world - for the benefits to both are all too apparent. [Full Story] We'll forge ahead with reforms: Hu The nation will press forward with the reform and opening-up drive and socialist system, which in the past 30 years transformed its economy into the world's fourth-largest, President Hu Jintao said on Thursday. [Full Story] |
China's First Anti-pirates Mission PLA Navy expands its horizons in Somalia mission After returning from China's first anti-piracy mission yesterday, fleet commander Rear Admiral Du Jingchen admitted he had more on his mind than battling hijackers during his four-month tour off the coast of Somalia. [Full Story] Chinese naval fleet sails into Gulf of Aden China's anti-piracy naval fleet sailed into waters off Somalia on Tuesday, starting a three-month mission to protect passing ships against pirates. The Ministry of Transport has also started accepting escort requests from Chinese vessels. [Full Story] |
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 HK's future tied with motherland Close integration with the mainland will boost Hong Kong's economy as many business opportunities will occur with the robust growth of the mainland, said Rafael Hui, chief secretary for administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, in Hong Kong Thursday. [Full Story] HK celebrates 10th anniversary Hong Kong's red flag was raised into sky Sunday as the former British colony marked the 10th anniversary of its handover to China and bid farewell to a rocky decade of financial woes, disease outbreaks and economic recovery. [Full Story] |
 Closer mainland ties boost Macao's growth The Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) between the Chinese mainland and the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) has proved a major boost to Macao's economic growth since coming into force in 2003, according to a recent report by China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC).[Full Story] Macao celebrates anniversary, holds gov't inauguration The celebration gathering marking the 10th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inauguration of the third-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) were held here Sunday. [Full Story] |
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Cross-Straits pact takes effect A landmark economic pact between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan took effect on Sunday following approval by the island's authorities, as part of efforts from the two sides to establish a systematic mechanism to enhance cross-Straits economic cooperation. [Full Story] Beijing-Taiwan railway project starts A high-speed railway project that will connect Beijing with Taiwan was started Tuesday, according to Liu Zhijun, Minister of Railways, as cited on people.com.cn. [Full Story] |
World Heritage sites in China Danxia receives world recognition from UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided to include the China Danxia Landform in the World Heritage List at its 34th meeting in Brasilia, capital of Brazil, on Sunday. [Full Story] Taishan Mountain named No 1 world heritage site in China Taishan Mountain was named by netizens the most popular world natural and cultural heritage site in China during the third International Tourism and World Heritage Travel Exposition held in Macao from Sept 14 to Sept 19. [Full Story] |
