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Excerpts of the presidents' remarks:

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Xi: There are many areas in which China and the United States need to and can cooperate with each other.

Xi, Obama seek to buoy public perceptions

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On few occasions can one witness fiercer media competition than on the scene of a joint news conference with President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart, Barack Obama, the leaders of the world's two largest economies.

What they say

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Two prevailing sentiments - perceived US-led containment of China and the threat posed to America by China's growing economic and military strength - have set the two major powers on a confrontational course.

Beijing poised to sign historic treaty

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China is forging closer ties with ASEAN, with a historic treaty likely to be signed - the first between the bloc and the country - as Premier Li Keqiang arrived in the Myanmar capital Nay Pyi Taw on Wednesday to start a three-day visit.

Changing times lie ahead for Myanmar

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The passport-check at Yangon International Airport told an interesting story. Two men in front of me, in the "Diplomats and Officials" line were dressed in what is often described in the fashion pages as smart-casual. They carried US diplomatic passports. In front of them stood two men, attired in black suits. They spoke in Japanese.

President of Chile welcomes closer relationship with China

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Chile looks forward to cooperating with China for more investment and continues to strengthen ties, said Chilean President Michelle Bachelet.

Official stashed cash, gold at home

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A low-level official in Hebei province stashed 120 million yuan ($19.5 million) in cash at his house, according to the local anti-graft watchdog.

Shanghai beats HK in English proficiency

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For the first time ever adults in Shanghai are displaying better English proficiency than their counterparts in Hong Kong, according to the English Proficiency Index released by EF Education First on Wednesday.

Around China

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One tourist was killed and 11 others injured by a horse on Tuesday while they were visiting an outdoor film studio in Xiangshan county, Zhejiang province, Modern Gold News reported on Wednesday.

Quotable

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We express sincere gratitude and highest respect for the residents of Beijing for their unselfish contribution to this event. It is the largest and highest-profile international activity held in China since the 2008 Olympic Games."

The number

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16 Million passengers

On the web

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Photo: Yu Xinghua makes a round wooden container using traditional handicraft skills at a workshop in Shuangxi, Jiangxi province. The 65-year-old cooper has witnessed booms and slumps with traditional handicrafts since he started making wooden barrels at the age of 18.

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