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Spokespersons, journalists on China's 2025 and beyond

As 2025 draws to a close and 2026 approaches, Chinese spokespersons and international journalists at the State Council Information Office's New Year reception reflected on this year, looked ahead to w ...
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China urges US to stop 'dangerous act' following US approval of massive arms sales to Taiwan

The United States should immediately cease its dangerous act of arming Taiwan, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday when commenting on the U.S. approval of a massive packa ...
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New canal inaugurated in Afghanistan to boost irrigation, livelihood

KABUL, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- A new canal has been inaugurated in eastern Afghanistan's Laghman province, with the capacity to irrigate over 5,000 hectares of land, the official media Bakhtar news said ...
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Türkiye detains 66 suspects in nationwide raid on counterfeit alcohol

ISTANBUL, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Turkish gendarmerie forces have detained 66 suspects and seized 27,886 liters of counterfeit or smuggled alcohol, along with 67,994 liters of ethyl alcohol, in nationwide ...
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Brazil to walk away if further delays hit EU-Mercosur trade deal: Lula

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned on Wednesday that if the EU-Mercosur trade deal is not signed as planned on Saturday, it will not be concluded ...
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China warns about Japan's intended military buildup

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Thursday urged attention to whether Japan is intentionally stirring up troubles and making close-in provocations to justify its own military buildup. Spokesp ...
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China strongly opposes European Commission's intensive investigations into Chinese firms

BEIJING, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- China strongly opposes the European Commission's recent intensive investigations into multiple Chinese enterprises under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, commerce ministr ...
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1 trapped after crane topples at S. Korea's construction site

SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- One person was trapped Thursday after a crane toppled at a construction site in South Korea's capital Seoul, according to local broadcaster YTN. Enditem ...
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China supports Venezuela's request for UN Security Council emergency meeting

BEIJING, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- China supports Venezuela's request for convening an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
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China, EU start consultations on electric vehicle case: commerce ministry

BEIJING, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- China and the European Union (EU) have started consultations on the electric vehicle case, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
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Japanese prosecutors seek life sentence for shooter of former PM Abe

TOKYO, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Japanese prosecutors demanded a life sentence for Tetsuya Yamagami, the man accused of fatally shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022, during the trial ...
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Botafogo announces Ancelotti exit

After winning the 2024 Brazilian Serie A and Copa Libertadores titles, Botafogo endured an inconsistent 2025 campaign. The Rio de Janeiro side finished sixth in the league, 16 points behind champion ...