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BEIJING (Reuters) – President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged China to strive to achieve its annual economic and social development goals and tasks, state media reported. Speaking at a symposium in northwestern city of Lanzhou, Xi emphasized the need for all regions to “do a good job” in economic work … Source link
Francine has weakened to a tropical depression as it moves across south central Mississippi. Officials with the National Hurricane Center downgraded the storm at 7 a.m. Thursday as winds dipped down to 35 mph.Still, the storm is dropping heavy rainfall across portions of Mississippi, bringing with it the chance of flash flooding.The storm made landfall…
60% of Hong Kong’s 600,000 construction workers have suffered symptoms of heat stroke.[1] With 2024 predicted to be one of the hottest years on record, the first half of the year has already been unusually warm, with five of the six months experiencing higher temperatures than normal.[2] HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire –…
Lt. Gen. He Lei. File | Photo Credit: AP China will “crush” any foreign incursion into its sovereign territory including in the South China Sea, a senior Beijing military official said Thursday (September 12, 2024) on the sidelines of a defence forum. Washington and Beijing have verbally sparred over China’s increasingly assertive approach in disputed…
The Census Bureau figures don’t distinguish whether people are in the United States legally or illegally Photo: Pexels 4 min read Last Updated : Sep 12 2024 | 10:46 AM IST The percent of US residents who were foreign-born last year grew to its highest level in more than a century, according to figures…
With summer in full swing, it’s time to enjoy these lazy sunny days with the best of what brunchtime has to offer. La Terrace by Louise If all-day breakfast can be a thing, why not the same for a lengthy brunch? The one-Michelin-star Louise’s new extension, La Terrace by Louise, is now open and offers…
Summary and Key Points: Recent reports indicate that China and Russia are strengthening military ties, exchanging critical technology to enhance their war capabilities. -According to U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, Beijing is providing substantial military assistance to Moscow, helping sustain Russia’s ongoing war efforts in Ukraine. -At the same time, Russia shares sensitive…
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China has been storing water in reservoirs along the upper reaches of the Red River to help neighbouring Vietnam as it battles deadly floods brought by Typhoon Yagi, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. At least 152 people have been killed and 140 are missing after Yagi – the most powerful storm to hit Asia…
China’s top legislature has reviewed a plan to gradually raise the retirement age, months after the ruling Communist Party’s Central Committee proposed it be lifted in a “voluntary and flexible” way. The retirement age has been in place since 1951 and is among the lowest in the world. It is currently 60 for men, 55…