Item from Jan 23, 1986, in China Daily: Western classical music has made a comeback in Beijing, with young Beijingers shown elbowing their way through the racks of cassette tapes bearing the names of Beethoven, Chopin and other famous European composers that have been on sale for the past few weeks.
Chinese civil servants will receive significant increases in their salaries this year, following years of stagnant remuneration and reports of many officials leaving their jobs because of low pay.
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In the highest level meeting between China and Ukraine since conflict escalated in the eastern European country last year, Premier Li Keqiang voiced support on Wednesday for the adoption of a development path based on Ukraine's national conditions.
Growing demand in the health sector has created extensive business opportunities for Switzerland's medical industry, renowned as one of the world's best.
How many political heavyweights and billionaires can you meet in four hours? The answer is beyond imagination if you are the one most sought to offer solutions to global challenges.
"At present, China's economy has entered a state of new normal - the gear of growth is shifting from high speed to medium-to-high speed."
It resonates a lot when the Chinese premier mentions how important the (global) environment is for a growing and sustainable economy. It's something which we relate a lot with the Chinese authorities, and we had excellent cooperation with China on that message, so I think it's very encouraging.
Premier Li Keqiang backed China's declining real estate sector on Wednesday and forecast huge potential for the industry in remarks to assure overseas corporate leaders that the country's door will open wider.
A cyberspace rule aimed at maintaining State security and protecting the public interest will be introduced later this year, an official at China's Internet watchdog said on Wednesday.
It may not be long before Chinese soccer players are challenging elite performers like Lionel Messi on the world stage.
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