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UK hopeful of increased trade ties with nation

The United Kingdom is ready to work with China to foster inclusive growth and champion open trade at a time of shifting global balances, according to the newly-installed Lord Mayor of the City of London.

China Eastern expands fleet with next-generation Airbus

China Eastern Airlines took delivery of its first A350-900 airplane at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Friday, in its latest bid to capture flyers in the premium long-haul intercontinental flight market.

UK's sole male panda castrated due to tumors

Edinburgh Zoo's male giant panda Yang Guang has been castrated following a tumor scare, dealing a huge blow to the only panda breeding program in the United Kingdom.

MP calls for Nanjing Massacre commemorative day

Jenny Kwan, a member of Canada's Parliament representing Vancouver, on Wednesday called on the federal government to designate Dec 13 of every year as Nanjing Massacre Commemorative Day.

China willing to deepen German ties

HAMBURG, Germany - Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He, who is in Germany from Sunday to Wednesday, has said that Beijing is willing to work with Berlin to promote bilateral cooperation in finance, trade and investment.

Argentine polo turns to genetic mapping to trot out champions

BUENOS AIRES - Are champions born, or raised? That's the question scientists in Argentina are trying to answer as they look to pinpoint the genes that make local horses the best in the world for playing polo.

Michelin-starred Tokyo remains world's culinary capital

Thirty-three new restaurants in Tokyo got Michelin stars in its 2019 guidebook, making the Japanese city the culinary capital of the world for another year.

May sells Brexit deal in Scotland as live television debate takes shape

The United Kingdom's prime minister, Theresa May, defended and promoted the divorce deal she negotiated with the European Union during a visit to Scotland on Wednesday aimed at winning support ahead of a crucial vote in the House of Commons.

Legend Lee's legacy to get a Chinese spin

Commemorating the passing of Stan Lee - the creator of Spider Man, Iron Man, the Hulk and countless other superheroes - and to celebrate his legacy, Lee's handpicked successor wants to export the Marvel method of conjuring up superheroes to China.

A path for stronger connections

HAMBURG, Germany - Officials, scholars and entrepreneurs gathered for the two-day Hamburg Summit on Monday, eying further economic cooperation between China and Europe against the backdrop of rising protectionism.

UNESCO status for Korean wrestling

SEOUL - Divided for about seven decades, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea together won their first international recognition of Korean traditional wrestling as one of the world's cultural treasures on Monday.