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China reports first two COVID-19 deaths in more than a year
Mar 19, 2022 11:13China reported its first two COVID-19 deaths in more than a year, the National Health Commission said Saturday, both coming in the northeastern province of Jilin as the country faces its worst case upsurge since the pandemic’s outset.
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China’s first Moon rocks ignite research bonanza
Mar 19, 2022 05:52Samples collected by Chang’e-5 are revealing exciting insights into the Moon’s evolution.
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China's Xi calls for immediate end to Ukraine conflict in call with Biden
Mar 19, 2022 02:40Chinese President Xi Jinping has told his American counterpart, Joe Biden, that the ongoing war in Ukraine has to end as soon as possible.
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Putin: Western ‘economic blitzkrieg’ doomed to failure
Mar 16, 2022 15:37President Vladimir Putin says the sanctions imposed against Russia over its offensive in Ukraine are doomed to failure.
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Report: Saudi Arabia mulls ditching dollar in favor of China's yuan
Mar 16, 2022 04:56Saudi Arabia is considering ditching the US dollar in favor of yuan in its oil sales to China, something which stands to profoundly affect the energy market, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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Vienna talks: Iran says strong agreement possible if Americans are ‘realistic’
Mar 16, 2022 03:44Iran’s foreign minister says that a good strong agreement can be reached on restoring the US-abandoned Iran deal through the Vienna talks if the American side is realistic.
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China calls on US not to harm Beijing’s interests while dealing with Russia
Mar 15, 2022 13:49China has called on the United States not to harm Beijing’s legitimate rights and interests while dealing with Russia over its ongoing military offensive against Ukraine.
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Russia takes full control of Kherson in Ukraine as war enters 20th day
Mar 15, 2022 10:32Russia’s Defense Ministry says its troops have taken control of Ukraine’s southern region of Kherson as the Russian military campaign enters its 20th day.
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US: China will face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions
Mar 14, 2022 09:47The United States says China will face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions imposed by Washington and its allies in response to Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine.
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Millions locked down as China wrestles worst virus outbreak in two years
Mar 14, 2022 06:47China has placed millions of people under lockdown to stem a surge in coronavirus infections, following a two-fold rise in the number of cases nationwide to nearly 3,400.