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China Daily | Updated: 2009-01-14 07:38
Euro marks 10th birthday
The European Union celebrated the euro's 10th birthday yesterday, saying the shared currency is a strong beacon of stability during the financial turmoil.
European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet said the downturn and banking crisis has demonstrated the benefits of the euro, which was launched on Jan 1, 1999.
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