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China holds third rehearsal for event marking 80th anniversary of victory over Japanese aggression, fascism
BEIJING, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- The third comprehensive rehearsal for the upcoming grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War concluded in Beijing early Sunday, according to the event's media center.
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Ballet "The Butterfly Lovers" makes overseas debut in New York
NEW YORK, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Adapted by Hong Kong Ballet, "The Butterfly Lovers" made its overseas debut at the David H. Koch Theater of Lincoln Center in New York City on Friday night, offering a captivating fusion of the East and the West.
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Truck rollover kills 3, injures 11 in SE Tunisia
TUNIS, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- A light truck rollover on Saturday afternoon left three people dead and 11 others injured, private radio station Mosaique FM reported.
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Greece faces demographic decline over aging, low birth rates
ATHENS, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Greece's population has fallen over 400,000 in the past 13 years due to plunging birth rates, aging, and outward migration, Greek media reported Saturday.
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Roundup: Europe halts U.S.-bound parcels over tax rule shake-up
FRANKFURT, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Multiple postal operators across Europe are suspending most package shipments to the United States, citing uncertainty, confusion and rising costs linked to forthcoming U.S. customs regulations on low-value imports.
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Uzbekistan's fruit, vegetable exports exceed 1 bln USD in first 7 months of 2025
TASHKENT, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable exports exceeded 1 billion U.S. dollars in the first seven months of 2025, local media reported Saturday citing the National Statistics Committee.
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Pakistani PM urges students to adopt modern Chinese agricultural practices
ISLAMABAD, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday encouraged the country's young agricultural graduates leaving for China to learn modern Chinese practices to help transform Pakistan's farming sector.
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Immersive Chinese life aesthetics exhibition captivates Swiss audience
BERN, Switzerland, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- An exhibition titled "Anshan Cuijin - an Exhibition of Chinese Life Aesthetics" kicked off Friday evening at the China Cultural Center here, attracting local and international guests to experience traditional Chinese culture infused with modern design.
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6 students drown, 24 injured in Alexandria beach accident
CAIRO, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Six students died and 24 others were injured in a drowning accident on Saturday at a beach in Alexandria governorate, northwest of Cairo, Egypt's Health Ministry said in a statement.
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Hong Kong rejects renewal of Bloomberg reporter's visa
A journalist who works for Bloomberg News in Hong Kong said Saturday she has to leave the city after a foreign journalists' club revealed that authorities had denied renewal of her working visa.
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Hong Kong water scandal: tougher vetting of tender bidders needed, lawmakers say
Legislators have accused the government of accepting information submitted by contract bidders at face value
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China
China warns US over military build-up as warships head towards Venezuela
Stance highlights Beijing's alignment with Caracas as the Trump administration escalates its pressure campaign
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Feature: Myanmar students turn trash into treasure
YANGON, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- On a drizzly morning in Yangon, Myanmar, the schoolyard of No. 15 Basic Education Primary School in Thingangyun township came alive as about 50 students in white-and-green uniform set their hands to food scraps, leaves, and soil, discovering how everyday waste could be reborn as compost for their garden.
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HKSAR chief executive stresses historical awareness, patriotism
HONG KONG, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- The government of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Friday held a commemorative medal presentation ceremony to mark the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
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Chinese Yue Opera reimagines classical tales in London for contemporary audiences
LONDON, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- At London's Shaw Theatre on Thursday night, the delicate notes of traditional Chinese musical instrument sheng, paired with gentle narration, soft singing, and graceful movements of Yue Opera, drew the audience into a world of romance and artistry.
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Floods kill 3 in Yemen as heavy rains persist
ADEN, Yemen, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Three people, including two children, were killed as floods triggered by heavy rains swept through parts of Yemen, authorities said on Friday, warning of more downpours accompanied by thunderstorms.
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Trump says Intel agreed to give U.S. government 10 pct stake
NEW YORK, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday Intel's CEO has agreed to give the U.S. government a company stake worth 10 billion U.S. dollars, roughly equivalent to 10 percent of the chipmaker's market capitalization, multiple U.S. media outlets reported.
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France's La Poste halts goods parcel service to U.S. amid new tariffs
PARIS, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- France's national postal service, La Poste, announced Friday that it will suspend goods parcel service to the United States starting Aug. 25, except for express shipping, due to U.S. tariffs on European imports.
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Digital services shine in China's Jiangsu expo in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- The China Jiangsu Service Trade Expo 2025 kicked off here on Friday, featuring 70 participants from the province showcasing their essences to a Malaysian audience.
