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Emerging innovation powerhouse with new patent policy

[2017-02-20 15:49]

Some recent headlines claim Chinese companies overwhelmingly "don't innovate", "lack creativity" and with the help of the Chinese authorities are "thieving" US intellectual property. They also claim the new administration in the United States has vowed to tackle this "massive theft".

From school economy to economic schooling

[2017-02-20 15:49]

After spending handsomely to celebrate Spring Festival, Chinese couples are preparing to spend yet more extravagant amounts on their children's education at the beginning of the new semester.

Pakistan reeling after IS attack on shrine kills 88

[2017-02-18 07:52]

Pakistan launched a nationwide security crackdown on Friday after a bomb ripped through a crowded Sufi shrine, killing 88 people and leaving hundreds wounded.

Trump to issue new immigration order

[2017-02-18 07:52]

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will issue a new executive order to replace his controversial directive suspending travel to the United States by citizens of seven mostly Muslim countries.

Samsung boss under arrest

[2017-02-18 07:52]

Prosecutors on Friday arrested the de facto head of South Korea's largest conglomerate, Samsung, on bribery and other charges related to a political corruption scandal that triggered the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye.

Allies claim backing from US on Syria

[2017-02-18 07:52]

US allies said they had won assurances on Friday from new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that Washington supports a political solution to the Syria conflict, ahead of UN peace talks.

Schooling motivates migrants

[2017-02-18 07:52]

About 80 migrants have traded France's "Jungle" tent camp for a chance to earn a university degree and a new life.

Air pollution linked to premature births

[2017-02-18 07:52]

Curbing outdoor air pollution could help prevent 2.7 million premature births annually - a condition that threatens children's lives and increases their risk of long-term physical and neurological problems, scientists said on Thursday.

'Crazy Auntie' lets her pedals provide a profitable ride

[2017-02-18 07:52]

As Bangladesh's only female rickshaw driver, Mosammat Jasmine may be a feminist icon. But to the passengers she cycles through the streets of Chittagong, she is known as "Pagli Khala" (crazy auntie).

Regulator relaxes rules on stock index futures

[2017-02-18 07:52]

China's securities regulator has relaxed the trading rules for stock index futures, signaling a gradual exit by the regulator from the harsh restrictions imposed during the market rout in 2015, analysts said on Friday.

Films focus on plight of Arctic residents

[2017-02-18 07:52]

Indigenous people fighting to preserve their ancient Arctic lifestyles and the very ground under their feet are the focus of a series of feature films at this year's Berlin Film Festival.

Pakistan reeling after IS attack on shrine kills 88

[2017-02-18 07:52]

Pakistan launched a nationwide security crackdown on Friday after a bomb ripped through a crowded Sufi shrine, killing 88 people and leaving hundreds wounded.

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