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Humble China street vendor makes sacrifices to support academically gifted daughters who gain PhD and master’s degree

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Online videos show Chinese runner being gifted win in Beijing half-marathon: The winner, He Jia, is a member of China’s marathon team and is a national marathon ...

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Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish

Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.

A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.

The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.

The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.

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Biden’s polite Trumpism on China: Communication matters precisely because the structural problem between the pair is probably insoluble

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US, China defence chiefs hold first talks in nearly 18 months: WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via ...

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US and China defence ministers in first significant contact since 2022: Pentagon says Lloyd Austin stressed importance of freedom of navigation in call with Dong ...

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China's federation promises action after half marathon debacle: The Chinese Athletics Association (CAA) has vowed to strengthen the supervision of its ...

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Buoyed by Crowd, Father-Son Duo Runs 2:55 at Boston: Shaun and Shamus Evans averaged 6:42 per mile pace.

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US official says IPR infringement still main concern in China

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Scholz and Xi continue to rely on cooperation: The Chancellor is currently in China and has called for closer cooperation between the two countries ...

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Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China

Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.

China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.

Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.

Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.

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Philippines says it won't give US access to more local military bases: The Philippine president says his administration has no plan to give the U.S ...

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Quick Glance: Philippines Rejects US Access to More Military Bases

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. allowed US access to four more Philippine military bases, bringing the total to nine.

The Biden administration is strengthening alliances in the region to counter China, aligning with Philippine efforts to enhance external defense.

Marcos emphasizes that the presence of US troops is in response to China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea.

China accuses the Philippines of providing the US with bases that could undermine its security.

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Germany's Scholz: no decoupling from China but need progress on structural issues

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Taiwan: meetings with Xi are a clever strategy - of stalling: Taipei is buying itself some much-needed time at the high-level meeting with the People's Republic ...

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China's new home prices decline at fastest pace since 2015

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Countering China’s rare earth dominance and coercion: In December, the People’s Republic of China announced a retaliatory restriction of rare-earth element ...

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First contact since 2022: US Defense Secretary Austin on the phone with Chinese counterpart

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Des Linden Finishes 16th at the Boston Marathon: It was the 11th time the American fan favorite has crossed the line on Boylston Street.

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'Iran is in for the long haul' with oil tanker hijacks, expert says, as U.S. considers more sanctions

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Quick Glance: Oil Prices Could Witness a 'Super Spike Well Above $100' Post Iran's Strike on Israel

Market analysts predicted that oil prices could surge to $100 per barrel and beyond after Iran conducted an aerial attack on Israel, reigniting concerns of a regional war.

Iran carried out an aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, launching over 300 drones and missiles, marking the first direct military attack by Iran on the Jewish state.

Insufficient investment renders the supply more fragile, raising the likelihood of a 'super spike well above $100' if the supply is disrupted.

Recent months have seen oil prices rise due to trade disruptions and delays caused by maritime attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthis, who express solidarity with the Palestinian people.

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Up to 35 air freight flights daily: Warning call from Austria: Temu, Shein & Co. threaten domestic trade

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Herders on front line of India’s Himalayan dispute with China say they’re losing grazing land – and a way of life

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Biden’s options for retaliating against Iran risk antagonizing China: The administration faces challenges enacting new economic penalties that are not purely ...

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Manufacturers need to face up to new wave of Chinese competition: Pace of post-pandemic development a wake-up call for western companies

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After getting 600-screen release in India, 12th Fail to come out on 20,000 screens in China, confirms Vikrant Massey

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Forecasting a Decline in Iron Ore Prices Amid Global Shifts: As the year ends, iron ore prices are poised to revisit the $100 per ton mark ...

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NIKKEI Film: The power of fully driverless taxis in China : ...

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China lifts ban on some German beef imports as Germany's Scholz visits Beijing

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Apple CEO says that he wants to increase investments in Vietnam: Apple CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday that he wants to further increase investment in Vietnam a day ...

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Asia hedge funds benefit in Q1 from Japan rally, recovery in China

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Prabowo’s Pivot: China-Indonesia Relations After the Election: Prabowo’s recent visit to Beijing hints at a potential recalibration of his stance on China policy ...

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After air attacks Iran tells China it will not escalate violence against Israel as Wang Yi holds Mideast calls

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Honda to launch next-generation EVs in China by 2027: Japan's Honda Motor plans to launch six next-generation electric vehicle (EV) models branded Ye in China by ...

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China’s Big Data Release to Show If Economy Rebounded

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Formula 1 | Ex-driver shoots against Lewis Hamilton: "Just bad": With just ten points after four races, Lewis Hamilton has made the worst start to the season of ...

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NIKKEI Film: The power of fully driverless taxis in China : ...

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Paris Games: France’s Macron calls on China to help with 3-week ‘Olympic truce’ as Russia, Israel divide world opinion

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Formula 1 | Hard-hitting Mercedes verdict from Ralf Schumacher: The hoped-for attack on Red Bull and world champion Max Verstappen has already become a distant ...

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Searching for a Central and Eastern European Voice on EU China Policy: The CEE countries’ experience with China over the past decade can inform their ...

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Strengthening economy: BMW and Mercedes warn of trade dispute with China: China's economy is growing surprisingly strongly - albeit with state support ...

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Verstappen named in 2024 Time 100 list: Three-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has been named on the 2024 Time 100 list, Time Magazine's yearly selection ...

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US Ally Spots Chinese Ship Armed With 'Autocannon': China's coast guard has patrolled around the disputed Tokyo-held Senkaku Islands on more than 100 consecutive ...

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China ‘invisible man’ painter blends into surroundings with chameleon body colouring to promote love of nature

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High risk of animal-to-human diseases developing in some China fur farms, animal protection group says

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EU countries to pledge help for solar sector, but no trade curbs on China, draft shows

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Exclusive: China's CNOOC stockpiles Russian oil at new reserve base, traders, tanker trackers say

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Can China play a role in avoiding an all-out war in the Middle East?: China has voiced “deep concern” over escalating tensions in the Middle East ...

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