
China's sci-tech board enters a "sprint"...
China's new science and technology innovation board is racing toward the finish as the country pins hope on the board to capitalize its innovation-driven development and financial reform. The launch
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China's sci-tech board enters a "sprint"...
China's new science and technology innovation board is racing toward the finish as the country pins hope on the board to capitalize its innovation-driven development and financial reform. The launch
New Zealand airport closed following rep...
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, March 17 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand police confirmed Sunday that Dunedin Airport has been closed after a suspicious package was reported there. At 9:55 p.m. local time, the ai
Kenyan president sends New Year greeting...
NAIROBI, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday sent a message of goodwill to the Chinese people ahead of New Year festivities to be marked from Tuesday. The Kenyan leader in hi
China's Huawei launches new model of sma...
NAIROBI, March 12 (Xinhua) -- China's Huawei Technologies on Tuesday launched a new model of smartphone, Y6 2019, in the Kenyan market. The new model will be retailing at 13,499 shillings (135 U.S. d
Uzbekistan forms new ministry to oversee...
TASHKENT, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan formed a new ministry to oversee energy sectors including its oil and gas, electricity and hydro energy industries, said the country's government press service
Uber driver expresses concerns over guns...
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Uber driver Rogelio Junior in New Zealand's city of Christchurch Saturday described his narrow escape when he was dropping off a customer at Linwood Ma
Palestinian president nominates senior F...
RAMALLAH, March 10 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday nominated a senior Palestinian official to form a new Palestinian government, a Palestinian official said. "I congratulate
4 Pakistanis killed, 9 others missing in...
At least four Pakistanis have reportedly been killed and nine others are still missing after the terrorist attacks at two mosques in Christchurch city of New Zealand, which killed 49 people and inju
Turkey's Erdogan praises New Zealand rea...
ISTANBUL, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday praised the reactions of New Zealand's government and its people to the recent terror attacks on two mosques which left
Japan announces "Reiwa" as new era name ...
TOKYO, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The Japanese government announced Monday the name of Japan's new era that starts on May 1, when Crown Prince Naruhito ascends the Chrysanthemum throne succeeding his father
Xinhua Headlines: From nobody to somebod...
BEIJING, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- Although he was busy working and did not have the chance to return to his hometown for a traditional Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, deliveryman Qi Nannan is quite sa
UN's Guterres urges new vision for arms ...
GENEVA, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- The continued use of chemical weapons with impunity is driving "new proliferation," and a new vision of arms control is needed, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Gu
New Zealand stays silent to mourn Christ...
Christchurch, New Zealand, March 22 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joined a national silence in mourning the Christchurch massacre victims on Friday afternoon. "New Zealand mou
Mexico announces development of 20 new o...
MEXICO CITY, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The Mexican government plans to develop 20 new oil exploration and production fields in the Gulf of Mexico this year, the state-run Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) said
Spotlight: Ankara's approach to New Zeal...
ISTANBUL, March 24 (Xinhua) -- The sharp language adopted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in denouncing the deadly mosque shootings in New Zealand is an instance of exploitation for domesti
UN's Guterres urges new vision for arms ...
The continued use of chemical weapons with impunity is driving "new proliferation," and a new vision of arms control is needed, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned in Geneva on
Horn of African countries should embrace...
ADDIS ABABA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The Horn of Africa, facing a new phase of instability, needs genuine and inclusive efforts driven by national and local players so as to sustain peaceful coexistence
2 killed in New Zealand air crash
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Two people were confirmed dead Sunday in an air crash, which took place in New Zealand on Saturday. A light aircraft was reported missing late on Saturday,
8 years later, Mai Jia unveils new book ...
BEIJING, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese espionage writer Mai Jia has said his new book, initially titled "Rensheng Haihai" (life is ocean-wide), tells of a struggling man's "friendship" with his own fa
New Zealanders with hepatitis C benefit ...
WELLINGTON, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- Tens of thousands of New Zealanders suffering from hepatitis C are set to benefit from a life-saving cure for the disease which is available from Friday. Decision of th