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De Gaulle's visionary decision

Fifty years ago, amid the tensions of the Cold War, the move by then-French president Charles de Gaulle to establish a diplomatic relationship with China was a brave and, to some observers, surprising move. Being the first major power in the West to recognize and establish ambassadorial level diplomatic relations has given France a special position in China's foreign policy. However, despite this, the bilateral relationship has still experienced downs as well as ups over the past five decades. The anniversary provides both countries with the opportunity to reflect on and renew their relations in a changing global order.

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Abe's dastardly antics backfired at Davos

As the four-day annual jamboree of ideas and opinions wound down in Davos, Switzerland on Saturday, the general verdict on the diplomatic offensive of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was it had failed.

Precaution against bird flu

Despite the optimistic prediction by medical experts that there will not be any widespread outbreak of H7N9 bird flu during Spring Festival, it is imperative for individuals to exercise caution while celebrating the Lunar New Year.

Take the lead on fireworks

As the Chinese New Year approaches, authorities in Beijing are advocating officials and Party members to set an example to residents by not letting off firecrackers for celebrations.

Save the children of poverty

This is the time when people to return home for Spring Festival family reunions. But despite being busy preparing for that all-important annual event, we should not forget the many challenges facing children in our society.

Spring Festival gala is good as it is

French film personality Sophie Marceau and South Korean actor and singer Lee Min-ho have been invited as guests to the most-viewed Spring Festival television gala on Lunar New Year's Eve, sparking a public controversy.

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Dalai clique's disingenuous claims

Tibet has been of great significance to China, economically, strategically or in other aspects, and this is based on the precondition that Tibet is part of China's territory. Given that whether from a historical or from a de jure perspective the vast plateau region is China's territory and we will in no case allow its separation from the country. Our determination in opposing "Tibetan independence" is by no means based on what some Westerners have claimed is China's need for the resources in the region.