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China offers support for Yemen government as Xi visits Saudi Arabia
Middle East

China offers support for Yemen government as Xi visits Saudi Arabia

China has signaled its support for Yemen's government, which is fighting an Iran-allied militia, on the first day of a…
Chinese president arrives Wednesday, plans to discuss new capital project
Egypt

Chinese president arrives Wednesday, plans to discuss new capital project

Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to arrive in Cairo on Wednesday, in the first visit for a Chinese president…
Global stocks rise as slowing China growth boosts stimulus prospects
Business

Global stocks rise as slowing China growth boosts stimulus prospects

Shares in Europe and Asia rose and the dollar gained after data showing China's economy grew last year at its…
Philippines plans tracking system for civilian flights over disputed sea
World

Philippines plans tracking system for civilian flights over disputed sea

The Philippines plans to install a $1-million satellite-based system to track commercial flights over the disputed South China Sea, after…
As Xi heads into Middle East feud, China says aims for balance
World

As Xi heads into Middle East feud, China says aims for balance

China intends to retain a balanced stance in the Middle East, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Monday, as President…
Egypt receives $1.6 bn loan from China in budget support: source
Business

Egypt receives $1.6 bn loan from China in budget support: source

The Central Bank of Egypt will receive a US$1.5 billion loan from China during a visit by China’s President Xi…
China’s economy grew by around 7% in 2015, services made up half of GDP: premier
Business

China’s economy grew by around 7% in 2015, services made up half of GDP: premier

China's gross domestic product (GDP) totaled more than US$10 trillion in 2015 and the economy grew by around 7 percent,…
Egypt to ask China for LE7-8 bn electricity upgrade loans
Business

Egypt to ask China for LE7-8 bn electricity upgrade loans

Egypt is planning to ask for a Chinese loan worth between LE7-8 billion to finance upgrades to its electricity network,…
China seeks investment for disputed islands, to launch flights
World

China seeks investment for disputed islands, to launch flights

China will invite private investment to build infrastructure on islands it controls in the disputed South China Sea and will…
Disney opens Shanghai theme park in June
Life & Style

Disney opens Shanghai theme park in June

Disney's long-awaited theme park in China's commercial hub Shanghai, its first on the mainland, will open on June 16, the…
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