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Asia-Pacific sees record tourism boom, with China leading charge

The latest report released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association shows that the region's 47 destinations received a record 597 million foreign visitors last year, with China listed as the largest source of outbound tourists.

Ritz-Carlton, Beijing's busy seasonal schedule entertains city escapees

The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing is offering diverse experiences of elegant drinks and exotic cuisines to busy city workers in the heart of Beijing.

Yanqi Island sets scene for leaders roundtable

The picturesque setting of Yanqi Lake provided the scenic backdrop for the Leaders Roundtable of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation on Monday, at which the heads of state and government leaders from 29 countries, along with other distinguished guests such as the head of the United Nations, gathered on Yanqi Island, managed by Europe's oldest hospitality group Kempinski, to explore ways to enhance connectivity and promote cooperation.

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Trump 'confident' over Mueller probe

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a federal investigation into his campaign's relations with Russia will find "no collusion", in quick response to the Justice Department appointment of former FBI chief Robert Mueller as special counsel to oversee the probe.

Fox News co-founder Roger Ailes dies at 77

NEW YORK - Roger Ailes, who built Fox News into a politically powerful cable giant that helped redefine US television news, has died, the network announced.

Australian tax chief faces fraud inquiry

SYDNEY - One of Australia's top anti-fraud tax officials faces charges after his son and eight friends were arrested in raids that netted cash, luxury cars, two small planes, guns and vintage wine in a $123 million tax fraud, police said on Thursday.

Macron's centrist party stretches lead

PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron's new centrist party has stretched its lead in the polls ahead of parliamentary elections next month, new survey data showed on Thursday, adding to the positive momentum for the 39-year-old leader.

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Mako's choice of commoner sparks debate

TOKYO - Japanese Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito, will wed a former college classmate, Japanese media reported, heating up debate on the ever-shrinking royal family since she must become a commoner after marriage.

DNA tests identify victim of ferry sinking

SEOUL - DNA testing on a bone found in waters where a sunken ferry was recently raised has identified one of the nine missing passengers from the 2014 disaster that killed more than 300 people, South Korean officials said on Wednesday.