Japan plans carbon emission cuts

TOKYO - Japan is calling for further efforts to cut carbon emissions by promoting renewable energy-as well as nuclear power despite the 2011 Fukushima reactor meltdowns.

Italian fishermen help recycle plastic waste

SAN BENEDETTO DEL TRONTO, Italy - On a moonlit night off Italy's coast, fishermen are hauling in the usual catch: cuttlefish, red mullet and plastic waste. But this time, they won't throw the rubbish back.

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World marks D-Day in Normandy

British Prime Minister Theresa May and French President Emmanuel Macron joined hundreds of military veterans in commemorative services on the beaches of Normandy in Northern France early on Thursday morning, to mark the 75th anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings.

Battery maker says tariffs costly to US consumers

His company imports batteries produced in China with components from the United States, China and some other countries. After final assembly in the US, the batteries are sold to various end-users from original equipment manufacturers to the federal government.

Social Democrats win Danish election

COPENHAGEN - Denmark's opposition Social Democrats won Wednesday's general election after a campaign focused on concerns over the climate, welfare and immigration.

Prayut picked as new PM of Thailand

BANGKOK - Thailand's current Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was elected as the new prime minister of the country, President of the National Assembly Chuan Leekpai announced late on Wednesday.

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Tree of friendship that continues to grow

President Xi Jinping began his eighth visit to Russia in six years on Wednesday. The high frequency alone shows how much importance Beijing attaches to its relations with Moscow, not to mention his three-day visit coincides with official celebrations of the 70th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.

Pompeo should put up with or shut up about Huawei

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo may think he has been doing a good job in throttling the growth of Chinese telecommunications equipment company Huawei.

World Bank report shows US tariffs harming itself

THE WORLD BANK has lowered its official forecast for global GDP growth in 2019 to 2.6 percent in its latest Global Economic Prospects report, released semiannually in January and June, and calls on the United States to reflect on the negative effects its unilateralism is having on the global economy, which are also harming itself. China Daily writer Wang Yiqing comments:

No reason to refuse being connected

DESPITE THE PRESSURE the United States is putting on the United Kingdom to ban Chinese telecom company Huawei from participating in its 5G network, UK official sources are reported as saying no decision will be made this week. China Daily writer Zhang Zhouxiang comments: