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1 week ago | 
news.rthk.hk | Edmond Fong
China has called on the United States to protect the rights of foreign students after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered a suspension of student visa processing amid a crackdown on universities. "We urge the US side to earnestly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of international students, including those from China," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular news conference on Wednesday.
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1 week ago | 
news.rthk.hk | Edmond Fong
Premier Li Qiang on Monday arrived in Malaysia to attend the Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit. Li was welcomed by Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook and Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing, among others, at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Malaysia is currently Asean's rotating chair.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.rthk.hk | Edmond Fong
China on Wednesday warned that US President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile shield system "undermines global stability" after he announced US$25 billion in initial funding for the plan. "This undermines global strategic balance and stability. China expresses serious concern over this," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular briefing.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.rthk.hk | Edmond Fong
President Xi Jinping has underscored unwavering confidence in boosting high-quality development and enhancing governance efficiency, while urging Henan province to write a new chapter in advancing Chinese modernisation. Xi made the remarks during his inspection tour of the cities of Luoyang and Zhengzhou in Henan on Monday and Tuesday.
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3 weeks ago | 
news.rthk.hk | Edmond Fong
China and Brazil on Tuesday signed 20 cooperation documents during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's state visit to China. He also held talks with President Xi Jinping. In a ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, the two leaders witnessed the signing of cooperation documents covering the fields of development strategy alignment, science and technology, agriculture, digital economy, finance, inspection and quarantine, and media.
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4 weeks ago | 
news.rthk.hk | Edmond Fong
China on Friday congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election to head the Catholic Church, saying Beijing hopes to continue "constructive dialogue" with the Vatican. "It is hoped that under the new pope's leadership, the Vatican will continue to engage in constructive dialogue with China and conduct in-depth communication on international issues of mutual concern," Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said.
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1 month ago | 
news.rthk.hk | Edmond Fong
President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China is ready to work with Russia to resolutely defend the rights and interests of the two nations as well as those of developing countries in face of unilateralism and bullying. In talks with President Vladimir Putin during his state visit to Russia, Xi said relations between Beijing and Moscow "have grown more confident, stable and resilient in the new era," according to Xinhua News Agency.
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1 month ago | 
news.rthk.hk | Edmond Fong
President Xi Jinping on Thursday said China and Russia will raise cooperation to a new level, countering the influence of the United States. According to a joint statement issued after the two leaders held talks in the Kremlin during Xi's state visit to Russia, Beijing and Moscow will deepen relations in all areas, including military ties, and "strengthen coordination in order to decisively counter Washington's course of 'dual containment' of Russia and China".
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1 month ago | 
news.rthk.hk | Edmond Fong
Travellers took an estimated 314 million domestic trips during the five-day May Day holiday, a 6.4 percent increase from the previous year. Tourist spending also rose, reaching 180.3 billion yuan, an 8 percent year-on-year jump that highlighted the sustained vitality of consumer activity. The surge in travel during the May Day holiday across China provided a boost to the transportation, tourism and retail sectors.
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1 month ago | 
news.rthk.hk | Edmond Fong
President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday the relationship between China and the European Union is one of the most influential in the world. His comment came as leaders in Beijing and Brussels exchanged congratulations on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Xi said healthy, stable China-EU ties will not only promote mutual achievements, but also "illuminate the world'. He said he's ready to work with EU leaders to expand mutual openness, and properly handle frictions and differences.
