Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:19:48 GMT
India to become world's fastest-growing economy again
New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI/Big News Network): India will reclaim the status of the world's fastest-growing economy, and will be the only economy that will grow in double-digits in 2021, pro...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:10:54 GMT
World's nuclear powers unmoved on disarmament
On Friday, January 22, 2021, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) became international law for the 122 states who signed the agreement in July 2017. The ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:41:37 GMT
India and China to disengage along disputed border areas
NEW DELHI, India - India and China have agreed to push for an early disengagement of the frontline troops in eastern Ladakh during the ninth round of the China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting h...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:18:36 GMT
Can Joe Biden solve the Pakistan puzzle?
Washington [US], January 27 (ANI): The US considers Pakistan a "major non-NATO ally," a status bestowed upon only seventeen countries that facilitate military trade and cooperation.
However, in realit...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:55:34 GMT
Taiwanese man fined for violating quarantine seven times
Taipei [Taiwan], January 27 (ANI): A Taiwanese man has been fined 1 million New Taiwan Dollars (USD 35,000) for repeatedly breaking his home quarantine.
CNN reported that the unnamed man, who lives in...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:55:33 GMT
IOC encourages Oly participants to take COVID-19 vaccine
Lausanne [Switzerland], January 27 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said that its president Thomas Bach held consultation calls with the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) on Friday, a...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:37:25 GMT
Commerce secy nominee promises aggressive stance on China
Washington [US], January 27 (ANI): Former US President Donald Trump's aggressive stance on China is set to continue as President Joe Biden's nominee who will head the US Department of Commerce Gina Ra...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:35:04 GMT
Biden's Commerce Pick, Raimondo, Voices Tough Line on China
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden's pick to oversee the Commerce Department took a tough line on China in her confirmation hearing Tuesday, though she stopped short of singling out which Chinese co...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:18:25 GMT
Experts say India is rebounding to achieve USD 5 T economy
New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): With International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting that India will reclaim the status of world's fastest-growing economy and projected its growth at 11.5 per cent i...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:44:13 GMT
Taiwan creates political obstacles to mainland vaccines: spokesperson
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:18:20 GMT
India to reclaim status of world's fastest-growing economy
New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): India will reclaim the status of world's fastest-growing economy and will be the only economy that will grow in double-digit, projected International Monetary Fund...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:55:44 GMT
Nearly 23 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered in China
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:55:19 GMT
Hard to see this dream come to an end: Ighalo
Manchester [UK], January 27 (ANI): Odion Ighalo on Wednesday penned a heartfelt message for Manchester United as the player's loan with the club is set to come to an end.
Ighalo's loan with the Premie...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:30:09 GMT
98 COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals on Chinese mainland
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:05:16 GMT
Rising Concern Over Working Conditions as China'sGig Economy Booms
WASHINGTON - Liu Jin wanted his due - $733 in back pay.As a scooter driver in a blue uniform, Liu gigged for Ele.me, an online food delivery service owned by the Alibaba Group, a growing mul...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:30:12 GMT
Update: Chinese mainland reports 55 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:30:06 GMT
Chinese mainland reports 55 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:30:46 GMT
Xinhua Headlines: Global COVID-19 cases top 100 million
-- Now that more than one in every 80 people worldwide have been infected with the coronavirus, the global community was knit together like never before with the same memory ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:05:04 GMT
Biden, Putin Hold First Phone Discussions
WASHINGTON - For the first time since his inauguration, U.S. President Joe Biden spoke Tuesday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, expressing concerns about the arrest of dissident Alexei Navalny, ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:35:09 GMT
US Senate Confirms Blinken to Lead State Department
The U.S. Senate confirmed Antony Blinken to be the country's top diplomat Tuesday, paving the way for the Biden administration's eventual reversal of the Trump administration's isolationist policie...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:05:11 GMT
US Senate Confirms Blinken Nomination to Lead State Department
The U.S. Senate confirmed Antony Blinken to be the country's top diplomat Tuesday, paving the way for the Biden administration's eventual reversal of the Trump administration's isolationist policie...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:18:47 GMT
'Disappointed with Mahavir Chakra' awarded to Col Basu
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 26 (ANI): The father of late Colonel Santosh Babu, B Upendra has said he is not satisfied with the Mahavir Chakra posthumously awarded to him for his acts of gal...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:49:07 GMT
Kyrgyzstan: Japarov still stumbling toward coherent foreign policy
Kyrgyzstan's president-elect is in a strong position domestically after romping home in a vote lacking heavyweight opponents. But his foreign game is looking weaker.First, there was the conf...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:13:28 GMT
IOC wants 'safe and secure' Tokyo Games, outlines vaccine stance
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Tuesday it was determined "safe and secure" Tokyo Games would go ahead and that while it urged participants to be...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:40:07 GMT
FunPlus Phoenix sign chrisJ to CS:GO roster
FunPlus Phoenix signed Chris "chrisJ" de Jong to their Counter-Strike: Global Offensive roster, the Chinese organization announced Tuesday.
chrisJ, 30, will serve as a stand-in for the team on Wednes...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:18:41 GMT
Jane Fonda to receive Golden Globes' Cecil B. DeMille Award
Washington [US], January 26 (ANI): At this year's Golden Globes, American actor Jane Fonda will receive the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award.
According to Variety, the honour recognises Fonda's illu...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:18:48 GMT
China hopes Joe Biden will 'learn a lesson' from Trump
Beijing [China], January 26 (ANI): Day after the White House said that US President Joe Biden is committed to stopping China's economic abuses, Beijing on Tuesday said that it "hopes" that the new US ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:49:06 GMT
Turkmenistan: Hands across the water
The job of driving Turkmenistan's march toward the market economy lies with the parastatal Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.Despite its name, the union is more conglomerate than lob...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:05:06 GMT
US Senate to Vote on Blinken Nomination as Secretary of State
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on the nomination of Antony Blinken to be the country's next secretary of state.At a confirmation hearing last week, Blinken said he is ready to ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:37:24 GMT
Activist urges Biden to fight for all enslaved Uyghurs
Washington [US], January 26 (ANI): Rushan Abbas, founder and executive director of Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU), has urged US President Joe Biden and his administration must fight for all enslaved Uyghu...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:12:26 GMT
SA stocks rally to record as Tencent surge boosts Naspers
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange index jumped 2.1% as of 10:07 in Johannesburg, setting a fresh intraday record, as Naspers [JSE:NPN] was lifte...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:12:19 GMT
Hong Kong stocks end sharply lower
Hong Kong stocks finished with big losses Tuesday as investors fretted over the timing of a new US stimulus, while the Chinese central bank's decision to soak up excess liquidity in mainland financ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:12:16 GMT
Asian markets sink on concerns over US stimulus
Asian markets sank on Tuesday following the previous day's healthy run-up.Asian traders were in a selling mood Tuesday, with Hong Kong and Shanghai sufferi...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:37:20 GMT
Hong Kongers fleeing for UK call living city suffocating
Hong Kong, January 26 (ANI): People who have fled Hong Kong to the United Kingdom, following the imposition of the draconian National Security Law by Beijing, said that is suffocating to live in the c...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:05:04 GMT
US Senate to Vote on Blinken's Nomination to Lead State Department
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on the nomination of Antony Blinken to be the country's next secretary of state.At a confirmation hearing last week, Blinken said he is ready to ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:18:33 GMT
Urdu Bulletin: Republic Day, farmers' tractor rally covered
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): The Urdu newspapers published from the national capital on Tuesday prominently covered stories related to Republic Day celebrations and farmers' tractor rally.
Mos...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:05:11 GMT
White HouseSays US Seeks 'New Approach' with China
The White House says Washington is being patient as it seeks a "new approach" toward relations with China at a time when the two countries remain in serious "strategic competition.""What we'...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:55:31 GMT
Maryam Nawaz claims Imran "begging" opposition for talks
Islamabad [Pakistan], January 26 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday claimed that Imran Khan-led government is "begging" before the opposition for a dial...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 04:03:13 GMT
Biden committed to stopping China's economic abuse: WH
Washington [US], January 26 (ANI): US President Joe Biden is committed to stopping China's economic abuses on many fronts, said the White House on Monday adding that the most effective way in doing so...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 03:05:41 GMT
Xinhua Photos of the Day (Jan. 26)
BEIJING, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- The world in the past 24 hrs. A selection of the best daily press photos from Xinhua....[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:35:21 GMT
China's Xi Jinping Warns Against 'New Cold War'
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the world to come together to fight the coronavirus pandemic and warned against a "new Cold War" in a speech Monday at the World Economic Forum, held virtually th...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:35:08 GMT
Kerry Says US 'Proud to Be Back' in Paris Climate Agreement
World leaders gathered virtually Monday for the Climate Adaption Summit, an online meeting hosted by the Netherlands with hopes of developing practical solutions and funding for dealing with climat...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 19:05:03 GMT
Kerry Says US Proud to be Back in Paris Climate Agreement
World leaders gathered virtually Monday for the Climate Adaption Summit, an online meeting hosted by the Netherlands with hopes of developing practical solutions and funding for dealing with climat...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:40:24 GMT
What other countries can learn from China's lockdown policies
Pitting authoritarianism against democracy has become common during the pandemic, with the former often being painted as...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:18:50 GMT
India, China agree to push for early disengagement
Leh (Ladakh) [India], January 25 (ANI): India and China agreed to push for an early disengagement of the frontline troops in eastern Ladakh during the ninth round of China-India Corps Commander Level ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:18:47 GMT
Emraan Hashmi treats fans to monochromatic pic
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 25 (ANI): Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi on Monday treated fans to an intriguing picture from his "night shoot".
The 'Murder' star hopped on to Instagram and shared...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:18:46 GMT
Galwan hero Col Santosh Babu awarded Mahavir Chakra
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Galwan valley clash hero Col Santosh Babu has been awarded the second-highest wartime gallantry medal - the Mahavir Chakra on this Republic Day for his gallantry i...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:40:14 GMT
FunPlus Phoenix confirm signing of former GODSENT roster
FunPlus Phoenix on Monday announced the transfer of five former GODSENT players who signed three-year contracts with the Chinese organization.
Jesse "zehN" Linjala, Pavle "maden" Boskovic, Martin "ST...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:37:42 GMT
US flexing muscles by deploying military in South China Sea
Beijing [China], January 25 (ANI): Despite a change at the White House with a new commander-in-chief, tensions between Washington and Beijing continued to escalate with China slamming US military depl...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:18:37 GMT
Republic Day: 17 ITBP personnel awarded police medals
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): On the eve of Republic Day on Monday, 17 Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel have been awarded police service medals in various categories.
Two officers ha...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:49:06 GMT
China gradually opens its markets to Central Asia
China is opening its markets to Central Asia's fledgling food exporters, embarking on a new phase of economic engagement with the region.For decades, China had an appetite for Central Asian ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:37:31 GMT
India foiled expansionist move in Ladakh: President Kovind
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): In a veiled dig at China over the border standoff in Ladakh, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Monday that India faced "an expansionist move" on its borders which ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:05:18 GMT
Indian Army: Indian, Chinese Troops Face Off Along Border
NEW DELHI - Indian and Chinese soldiers were involved in a fresh clash last week along their disputed border in the eastern Himalayas according to the Indian army. China has not confirmed the incid...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:37:36 GMT
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj S Chouhan slams Rahul Gandhi
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], January 25 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that Congress is responsible for the parti...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:37:31 GMT
'Urge India not to complicate LAC border situation'
Beijing [China], January 25 (ANI): Days after a physical brawl between the Chinese and the Indian Army took place on January 20 along the Line of Actual Control in Sikkim, the Chinese Foreign Ministry...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:18:47 GMT
Iran to receive first batch of COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX
Tehran [Iran], January 25 (ANI/Sputnik): Iran is soon expected to receive its first batch of foreign vaccines against the coronavirus from the World Health Organization-led COVID-19 vaccine procuremen...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:05:26 GMT
Why China Plans to Place Its Super Offshore Oil Rig in a Disputed Sea
TAIPEI - Chinese authorities plan to position their first homegrown semi-submersible oil rig in a deep-water field in the disputed South China Sea to show rivals how far it's willing to go for ene...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:55:35 GMT
Rahul attacks PM Modi for being tight-lipped on China
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): In a fresh jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed the PM for being tight-lipped on the issue of Chinese intrusion int...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 20:38:39 GMT
Curb population growth to tackle climate change: now that's a tough ask
Published: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:35:16 GMT
11 Chinese Miners Rescued After 2 Weeks Trapped Underground
Rescue teams in China have brought to the surface 11 miners trapped in a gold mine by an explosion Jan. 10.Local media said the first miner was rescued from the mine in Qixia City in Shandon...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:21:46 GMT
World leaders prepare for online summit on adapting to climate change
Leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson are expected to contribute by video link to the Climate Adaptation Summi...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:08:10 GMT
Nine found dead in China gold mine as rescue effort continues
Rescuers searching for the remaining workers trapped in a Chinese gold mine after Sunday's dramatic extraction of 11 survivors have found nine bodies, a local official said on Monday, taking the de...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:47:13 GMT
US pledges support for Taiwan in wake of Chinese military incursions
The commitment of the US to Taiwan is "rock-solid", the State Department confirmed at the weekend, as it warned that China's "attempts to intimidate" the island are a threat to regional peace. Mean...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 19:47:09 GMT
Nursing the South Asia neighbourhood: India's vaccine diplomacy
India is leveraging its position as a major provider of vaccines to reinforce ties across the South Asian neighbourhood, as it tries to keep China out.Free shipments of AstraZeneca's vaccine...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:44:03 GMT
China highlights professional ethics of university faculty members
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- China will establish a disclosure mechanism to expose ethics violations by teaching staff in higher education, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said on Wednesday....[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:30:02 GMT
Xinhua Headlines: Rescued miners recall their 14 days trapped underground
by Xinhua writer Peng Peigen JINAN, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- After seven days of being trapped in a pitch-black mine, Du Shichun, weakened by days of starvation, heard the sounds of drills approa...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:18:01 GMT
Closer cooperation needed as global COVID-19 cases top 100 mln
NEW YORK, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Global COVID-19 cases surpassed 100 million on Tuesday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University....[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:05:02 GMT
Shanghai crude oil futures close higher
SHANGHAI, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Crude oil futures closed higher Wednesday in daytime trading on the Shanghai International Energy Exchange. The most active crude oil contract for March 2021 de...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:05:02 GMT
China underlines well-being of left-behind children, elderly in holiday
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- China has adopted targeted measures to ensure the well-being of children and the elderly left behind during the upcoming Spring Festival, said an official from the Mini...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:55:03 GMT
Shanghai gold futures close lower
SHANGHAI, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Gold futures closed lower Wednesday in daytime trading on the Shanghai Futures Exchange. The most active gold contract for June 2021 delivery was down 2.64 yuan...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:55:01 GMT
BOCHK launches market-making services of PBOC bills repo
HONG KONG, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Bank of China (Hong Kong) launched Wednesday a market-making mechanism for repo business of bills of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), a move to further improve trad...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:44:02 GMT
Young impresses as Beijing crush Nanjing in CBA
ZHUJI, China, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Joseph Young scored a game-high 31 points to help the Beijing Royal Fighters trounce the Nanjing Monkey Kings 127-100 in the CBA here on Wednesday. Led by Y...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:18:31 GMT
China develops new rocket tanks to improve launch capabilities
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- China has developed two new rocket tank prototypes that can help reduce the weight of rockets and improve launch capabilities, according to the China Aerospace Science ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:18:02 GMT
Chinese embassy supports students, teachers in Cuba amid COVID-19
HAVANA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Embassy in Cuba on Tuesday gave medical supplies to Chinese teachers and students in the Caribbean nation as the country is witnessing surging infections....[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:44:01 GMT
Live COVID-19 updates: India's COVID-19 tally rises to 10,689,527
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. - - - - NEW DELHI -- India's COVID-19 tally rose to 10,689,527 on Wednesd...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:55:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Jan. 27
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:55:01 GMT
WHO commends China for submitting COVID-19 vaccines data for assessment
GENEVA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) commends China for submitting data of its COVID-19 vaccines to the WHO for the Emergency Use Listing procedure, a top WHO expert said...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:30:01 GMT
New Zealand China Council welcomes signing of NZ-China FTA upgrade
WELLINGTON, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- The New Zealand China Council welcomed the signing of the New Zealand-China free trade agreement (FTA) upgrade as positive news for New Zealand exporters amid the on...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:55:33 GMT
Live COVID-19 updates: S. Korea reports 559 more cases, 76,429 in total
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. - - - - SEOUL -- South Korea reported 559 more cases of COVID-19 as of mi...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:30:02 GMT
China Focus: Local "two sessions" meetings attract diplomat
CHONGQING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- As weighty political meetings held annually across China, the local "two sessions" are drawing more attention from abroad. Local "two sessions," the annual mee...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:49:02 GMT
Beijing reports 4 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Beijing reported four new locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases and one asymptomatic infection on Tuesday, the municipal health commission said on Wednesday....[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:49:02 GMT
Xinhua China news advisory -- Jan. 27
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Following are news items about China to be covered or pursued by Xinhua on Wednesday: Wire Service: -- Xinhua Headlines: Rescued miners recall 14-day orde...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:44:09 GMT
China's January box office tops 3 bln yuan
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- China's box office for January 2021 had topped 3 billion yuan (about 468 million U.S. dollars) as of Tuesday, a figure higher than that for the same period in the previ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:30:06 GMT
"Big Red Envelope" continues to top China box office
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Comedy film "Big Red Envelope" continued to lead China's daily box office chart Tuesday, for a fifth straight day after its screening. It raked in 11.2 million y...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:30:05 GMT
IOC urges Olympians to take COVID-19 vaccines
LAUSANNE, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has urged teams competing in Olympic and Paralympic Games to be vaccinated against COVID-19. According to news release...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:05:39 GMT
China 2-year treasury bond futures open mixed Wednesday
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- China's two-year treasury bond futures opened mixed on Wednesday, with the contract for settlement in March 2021 opening 0.04 percent lower at 100.28 yuan (about 15.5 U...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:55:03 GMT
Marine forecast for major Chinese coastal areas -- Jan. 28
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Marine environment forecast for major Chinese coastal areas at 12 p.m. Jan. 28 (Beijing Time, temperature in Celsius): Wave Wave Sea surface Water height(...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:55:03 GMT
China 10-year treasury bond futures open lower Wednesday
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- China's 10-year treasury bond futures opened lower on Wednesday, with the contract for settlement in March 2021 opening 0.03 percent lower at 97.93 yuan (about 15.14 U....[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:49:02 GMT
Marine forecast for major Chinese resort islands -- Jan. 28
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Marine environment forecast for major Chinese resort islands (Jan. 27-28, temperature in Celsius): Sea surface 　 Weather temperature Wave(m)...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:49:02 GMT
China Hushen 300 index futures open mixed Wednesday
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- China's Hushen 300 index futures opened mixed on Wednesday, with the contract for settlement in February 2021 opening 0.13 percent higher at 5,510 points. The Ma...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:49:01 GMT
Brazil reports daily counts of over 1,000 COVID-19 deaths, 60,000 cases
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- Brazil registered 1,214 deaths from the novel coronavirus and 61,963 new cases in the last 24 hours, the government said Tuesday. According to the Ministr...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:18:02 GMT
Feature: Chinese double amputee finds new lease of life on ice
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Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:05:09 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- Jan. 27
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Wednesday by the China Foreign Exchan...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:05:09 GMT
1st LD: Chinese mainland reports 55 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese mainland on Tuesday reported 75 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 55 locally transmitted and 20 arriving from outside the mainland, the National Hea...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:30:02 GMT
Weather information for selected Chinese tourist cities, sites -- Jan. 27
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Weather information for selected Chinese tourist destinations on Jan. 27 (temperatures in Celsius): Min. Max. Condition Sanya 19 28 cloudy Jiuzhaig...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:49:02 GMT
China science, technology news summary -- Jan. 27
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China. IPR AID INSTITUTIONS China has extended intellectual property rights (IPR) p...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:44:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Jan. 27
BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins ...[read more]