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We are ready to boost exchanges and dialogue with the US, to respect each other, seek mutual benefits and push for the greater development of China-US ties."

Premier Li Keqiang, on the meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Li says the two leaders reached consensus on a range of issues and clarified the general picture of pushing China-US ties forward.

"I feel honored to represent humans in taking on AI opponents again. AlphaGo has proved its undisputed prowess in the game but I will never give up any chance to win. I will maintain a do-or-die state of mind to try to beat it."

Ke Jie, Chinese Go player, who says he is all set to beat the computerized opponent AlphaGo on behalf on humans.

"The 14th Dalai Lama's show won't change China's position one bit on the boundary question and Tibet-related issues."

Lu Kang, Foreign Ministry spokesman, after India invited the Dalai Lama to visit the disputed eastern section of the China-India border, despite China's concerns.

(China Daily Africa Weekly 04/14/2017 page2)