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December 19, 2023

BEIJING: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck one of China’s poorest regions shortly before midnight on Monday, killing at least 127 people, injuring hundreds and razing mud houses in remote villages that stood no chance. Chinese state media reached the sixth commune of Dahe village, one of the worst-hit areas in China’s northwestern Gansu province, and found that many houses were either in danger of collapsing or had already collapsed, especially houses made of mud and clay. “I’ve lived more than 80 years and I’ve never seen such a big earthquake,” said an elderly man being carried out of his damaged home

December 19, 2023

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International

6.2 magnitude earthquake kills 118 in China’s Gansu, Qinghai

BEIJING: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck a remote and mountainous region on the northern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau just before midnight on Monday, killing at least 118 people and injuring hundreds, Chinese state media said. Authorities have quickly mobilized a series of emergency responses after the quake destroyed roads and infrastructure, triggered landslides and buried a village in mud. However, rescue operations have proved challenging in sub-zero temperatures, with most of China facing sub-zero conditions after a severe cold wave swept through the country. Earthquakes are common in western provinces such as Gansu, located on the eastern boundary of the

December 11, 2023

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China’s ‘Dwarf Empire’ sparks controversy, moral concerns

The £11m project, launched in 2009, houses over 150 people with dwarfism The ‘Kingdom of Little People’ only employs people under 4ft 3in.—Alamy China’s controversial ‘Dwarf Empire’, known as the ‘Kingdom of Little People’, has become a unique but controversial tourist destination in Yunnan province. The £11 million project, which began in 2009, is home to over 150 dwarfs who put on daily shows for visitors. Located an hour’s drive east of Kunming, the park features castles, amphitheatres, and even a replica of The Shire from Lord of the Rings. The website has drawn a lot of criticism about its

December 10, 2023

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Business

China’s consumer prices fall fastest in 3 years

BEIJING: China’s consumer prices fell by their biggest drop in three years in November, while factory deflation deepened, pointing to growing deflationary pressures as weak domestic demand casts doubt on the economic recovery. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell by 0.5% both year-on-year and compared to October, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Saturday. That was deeper than average forecasts in a Reuters poll of a 0.1 percent drop both year-on-year and month-on-month. The year-over-year decline in the CPI was the steepest since November 2020. The numbers add to recent mixed data on trade and

November 14, 2023

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International

Biden and China’s Xi discuss communication at APEC summit

WASHINGTON: The White House said on Monday that President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will discuss strengthening communication and managing competition when they meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit this week. The face-to-face meeting in the San Francisco Bay Area on Wednesday will be the first between Biden and Xi in a year, with high-stakes diplomacy aimed at reducing tensions between the two superpowers. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters that Biden believes there is no substitute for face-to-face diplomacy in managing the complex relationship. “We expect the leaders to

November 5, 2023

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Business

Riyadh asks Islamabad to approach China’s Sinopec for $10 billion green refinery project

Pumpjacks are seen during sunset at the Daqing oil field in China’s Heilongjiang province, August 22, 2019. — Reuters Riyadh wants the EPC contract to be given to Sinopec. The Petroleum Directorate asked to evaluate Sinopec’s investment interest. SIFC requests the department to facilitate the Chinese company if it is interested. Islamabad: Saudi Arabia has asked Islamabad to approach China’s Sinopec and make it part of the $10 billion green refinery to be set up in Pakistan, it said The news on Sunday. “We have announced and communicated the new green refinery policy with incentives of 7.5% deemed duty for

October 31, 2023

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Shaping the Asian Century: China’s Plan for Prosperity

KARACHI: China and its neighboring countries share deep-rooted connections cultivated through millennia of friendly exchanges and mutual learning. As an integral member of the Asian family, China prioritizes its neighbors in its diplomatic agenda and remains committed to promoting regional peace, stability, development and prosperity. “Outlook on China’s Foreign Policy Towards its Neighborhood in the New Era” offers a comprehensive overview of China’s achievements, policies, visions and goals in the area of neighborhood diplomacy. It underlines China’s dedication to the path of peaceful development, promoting neighborhood prosperity through its own development, cooperating with regional nations to promote modernization, jointly building

6.2 magnitude earthquake kills 118 in China’s Gansu, Qinghai

6.2 magnitude earthquake kills 118 in China’s Gansu, Qinghai

China’s ‘Dwarf Empire’ sparks controversy, moral concerns

China’s consumer prices fall fastest in 3 years

Biden and China’s Xi discuss communication at APEC summit

Riyadh asks Islamabad to approach China’s Sinopec for $10 billion green refinery project

Shaping the Asian Century: China’s Plan for Prosperity

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