US arms sales allegedly surge for Taiwan but it just "media speculation"
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Industry sources reveals that Taiwan sets to receive as many as seven major weapon systems from the US, in the context of the Trump administration is putting more pressure on Beijing.
September 17, 2020 | 11:08
North Korea’s ‘sun-rising’ building blocking views of China completed
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The odd high-rise building that looks like a reddish disk stands near the river that defines the national border between North Korea and China has recently completed by the side of Sino-Korea Friendship Bridge in Sinuiju.
September 17, 2020 | 11:00
US unveils extensive plans to provide free COVID-19 vaccine for all Americans
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The Trump administration on September 16 has announced a strategy to provide safe, effective, and free COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans as soon as possible.
September 17, 2020 | 09:53
US Secretary of State: The world increasingly regards China as a threat
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Mike Pompeo's remarks, some say, contribute to a growing risk of a misstep as communication between the two nations falters.
September 17, 2020 | 07:00
Yoshihide Suga officially named as Japan's new Prime Minister, replacing Shinzo Abe
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Yoshihide Suga became the country’s 99th Prime Minister on September 16, putting an end to the administration led by his predecessor Shinzo Abe — the longest in modern Japanese history.
September 16, 2020 | 18:02
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 17: Wet and cooler weather covers all parts of the UK
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Temperature is forecasted to plummet to single figures for many parts in the UK. Meanwhile, thundery showers affect central Europe as well as southern Italy and western Greece.
September 16, 2020 | 17:58
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3 comes in a US$600 titanium model
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Samsung Electronics on September 15 announced the Titanium model of Galaxy Watch3, with all the favorite smartwatch features, in a new distinguished design.
September 16, 2020 | 11:44
US Presidential election: How to vote by mail?
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All voters in at least 45 states will be able to vote by mail in the elections in November as absentee voting was expanded for safety reasons during the coronavirus pandemic.
September 16, 2020 | 10:11
Tencent to open regional hub in Singapore, following India, US bans
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Gaming giant Tencent Holdings Ltd said on September 15 it would develop a regional hub for Southeast Asia in Singapore, opening a new office and becoming the latest Chinese tech firm to invest in the citystate.
September 16, 2020 | 07:14
A potential drug against SARS-CoV-2 was discovered by the University of Pittsburgh Scientists
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University of Pittsburgh scientists have isolated a bio-molecule that “completely and specifically” neutralizes the virus that causes coronavirus.
September 16, 2020 | 07:13
Facebook launches climate change information center and planing to become carbon neutral
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Facebook admits that climate change “is real” and that “the science is unambiguous and the need to act grows more urgent by the day” so they launch climate change information center. It also targets to achieve net zero carbon emissions and be supported fully by renewable energy in its own operations this year.
September 16, 2020 | 07:11
Some disagreements dominate EU-China summit
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EU and Chinese officials are meeting on Monday, but it will not be the grand ceremony they had hoped for. The European Union’s chairman told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday that the bloc would no longer be taken advantage of and demanded a fairer relationship in trade.
September 15, 2020 | 17:04
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 16: Hot air from Africa with level 2 heat alert to bake Britain
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Britain is forecasted to brace for scorching due to hot air from Africa, while temperatures will be up to 10 degrees higher than normal across Europe.
September 15, 2020 | 16:59
Zhenhua Data leak: China tech company harvests personal details of millions around the world
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Leaked data show that personal details of millions around the world has been harvested by a China tech company.
September 15, 2020 | 14:49
Phosphine, possible sign of alien life detected on Venus
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Researchers have spotted phosphine, a rare and toxic gas, in the atmosphere of our neighboring planet, suggesting that it may be home to alien life.
September 15, 2020 | 14:47
World breaking news today (September 15): U.S. State Department eases China travel advisory for Americans
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World breaking news today (September 15): US eased a travel advisory for Americans considering travel to China or Hong Kong from “Do Not Travel” to “Reconsider Travel". Meanwhile, US ambassador to China Terry Branstad steps down, WHO warns of surge in COVID-19 cases in Europe, and gold price prediction also make headlines today.
September 15, 2020 | 10:55
US Ambassador to China to retire next month
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US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad will retire from his position as US envoy and depart Beijing in early October.
September 15, 2020 | 07:17
Who is Japan's new Prime Minister officially?
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Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga was elected as Liberal Democratic party (LDP)'s chairman with a high number of votes to replace former PM Shinzo Abe.
September 14, 2020 | 15:46
Oracle chosen instead of Microsoft in deal for TikTok’s U.S operations
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TikTok and Oracle will become business partners in the United States — a deal meant to satisfy the Trump administration's national security concerns. Microsoft said Sunday that ByteDance had chosen not to sell it TikTok’s U.S. assets.
September 14, 2020 | 15:20
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 15: Britain to go through a two-day heatwave with 30C temperature
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Britain is forecasted to cope with a two-day heatwave with 30C temperature. Meanwhile, high pressure brings largely dry conditions, although expect some rain in western Europe and west Scandinavia.
September 14, 2020 | 15:17
