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    <title>Headline News</title>
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    <description>We keep you up to date with the latest news happening in China and around the world.</description>
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    <copyright>Copyright @ China Plus</copyright>
    <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:10:15 GMT</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary>We keep you up to date with the latest news happening in China and around the world.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>German council of economic experts cuts 2026 growth forecast</title>
      <itunes:summary>Germany's council of economic advisers says it expects the economy to expand by just 0.5 percent this year, down 0.4 points from its autumn forecast, with the revision driven primarily by the war in the Middle East.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Germany's council of economic advisers says it expects the economy to expand by just 0.5 percent this year, down 0.4 points from its autumn forecast, with the revision driven primarily by the war in the Middle East.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel says it killed newly appointed Hamas military chief in Gaza</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel says it has killed Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed commander-in-chief of Hamas' armed wing, in a strike in Gaza. The announcement comes 11 days after the death of Odeh's predecessor, Izz al-Din al-Haddad.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israel says it has killed Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed commander-in-chief of Hamas' armed wing, in a strike in Gaza. The announcement comes 11 days after the death of Odeh's predecessor, Izz al-Din al-Haddad.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 07:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's industrial profits rise 18.2 percent in January-April period</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's major industrial firms posted strong profit growth in the first four months of the year. Official data shows that profits rose 18.2 percent year on year from January to April.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's major industrial firms posted strong profit growth in the first four months of the year. Official data shows that profits rose 18.2 percent year on year from January to April.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>IRGC says 25 vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy says 25 vessels have safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours under its coordination and security protection.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy says 25 vessels have safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours under its coordination and security protection.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 02:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Wang Yi highlights China's contributions to the United Nations</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has highlighted the country's contributions to the United Nations. Wang said China has promoted peace talks during global conflicts and supported development efforts.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has highlighted the country's contributions to the United Nations. Wang said China has promoted peace talks during global conflicts and supported development efforts.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 23:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China says ready to continue playing constructive role in settlement of Iran's nuclear issue</title>
      <itunes:summary>China says it is willing to continue playing a constructive role in the political and diplomatic settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China says it is willing to continue playing a constructive role in the political and diplomatic settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 13:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China expels Japanese boat intruding into Diaoyu Dao territorial waters</title>
      <itunes:summary>China Coast Guard has warned and expelled a Japanese fishing boat which intruded into the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China Coast Guard has warned and expelled a Japanese fishing boat which intruded into the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Canadian prime minister calls for independent probe into flotilla incident</title>
      <itunes:summary>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for an independent investigation into the treatment of civilians aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, including Canadian citizens.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for an independent investigation into the treatment of civilians aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, including Canadian citizens.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Russia tells US it is carrying out strikes on military targets in Kyiv</title>
      <itunes:summary>Russia has told the US that it is carrying out systematic strikes on military-related facilities in Kyiv. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov conveyed the message in a call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Russia has told the US that it is carrying out systematic strikes on military-related facilities in Kyiv. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov conveyed the message in a call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 02:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chemical explosion threat eases at Southern California aerospace facility</title>
      <itunes:summary>Authorities in Southern California say the threat of a major chemical explosion at an aerospace manufacturing facility in Garden Grove has been eliminated.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Authorities in Southern California say the threat of a major chemical explosion at an aerospace manufacturing facility in Garden Grove has been eliminated.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 23:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi calls on China, Serbia to further advance bilateral ties</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on China and Serbia to elevate the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to a higher level during talks with his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic in Beijing.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on China and Serbia to elevate the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to a higher level during talks with his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic in Beijing.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Huawei unveils new semiconductor law</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese tech firm Huawei has unveiled the Tau Scaling Law, a new semiconductor law aiming to enable the sustained evolution of semiconductor and electronic systems</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese tech firm Huawei has unveiled the Tau Scaling Law, a new semiconductor law aiming to enable the sustained evolution of semiconductor and electronic systems</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese FM meets Singaporean counterpart</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan, who is on a working visit to China from Sunday to Tuesday.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan, who is on a working visit to China from Sunday to Tuesday.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 07:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Omani and Iranian officials discuss Strait of Hormuz navigation</title>
      <itunes:summary>Omani and Iranian officials have held talks focusing on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional developments.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Omani and Iranian officials have held talks focusing on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional developments.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 03:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Shenzhou-23 astronauts enter Tiangong space station</title>
      <itunes:summary>The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-23 spacecraft have entered the Tiangong space station and met another astronaut trio, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-23 spacecraft have entered the Tiangong space station and met another astronaut trio, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 23:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China launches Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has launched the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship, sending three astronauts to its orbiting Tiangong space station. It is the seventh crewed mission of the application and development stage of China's space station.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China has launched the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship, sending three astronauts to its orbiting Tiangong space station. It is the seventh crewed mission of the application and development stage of China's space station.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>California declares state of emergency in Orange County after chemical incident</title>
      <itunes:summary>The U.S. state of California has declared an emergency in Orange County as crews raced to cool down a tank containing volatile industrial chemicals following an initial leak.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The U.S. state of California has declared an emergency in Orange County as crews raced to cool down a tank containing volatile industrial chemicals following an initial leak.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Final preparations underway for launching Shenzhou-23 mission</title>
      <itunes:summary>Final preparations are underway at the launching site in northwest China for launching the country's Shenzhou-23 manned space mission.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Final preparations are underway at the launching site in northwest China for launching the country's Shenzhou-23 manned space mission.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pakistani army chief's talks with Iran make encouraging progress to promote de-escalation</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Pakistani military says discussions between Army Chief Asim Munir and the Iranian leadership have resulted in encouraging progress towards a final understanding.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Pakistani military says discussions between Army Chief Asim Munir and the Iranian leadership have resulted in encouraging progress towards a final understanding.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Overseas-invested enterprises top 530,000 in China</title>
      <itunes:summary>The number of overseas-invested enterprises in China has risen for three consecutive years, surpassing 530,000. Data from the Ministry of Commerce shows cumulative foreign direct investment has exceeded 3.6 trillion U.S. dollars.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The number of overseas-invested enterprises in China has risen for three consecutive years, surpassing 530,000. Data from the Ministry of Commerce shows cumulative foreign direct investment has exceeded 3.6 trillion U.S. dollars.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rescue efforts underway after coal mine accident in north China</title>
      <itunes:summary>Rescue efforts are ongoing after a gas explosion hit a coal mine in Shanxi Province in north China on Friday evening. The injured workers evacuated from the mine are receiving treatment in hospitals.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Rescue efforts are ongoing after a gas explosion hit a coal mine in Shanxi Province in north China on Friday evening. The injured workers evacuated from the mine are receiving treatment in hospitals.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi urges rescue of missing, treatment of injured amid coal mine explosion in north China</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged rescue of the missing and treatment of the injured in his instructions following a coal mine gas explosion in north China which killed eight people.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged rescue of the missing and treatment of the injured in his instructions following a coal mine gas explosion in north China which killed eight people.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China to launch Shenzhou-23 spaceship on May 24th, astronauts unveiled</title>
      <itunes:summary>China will launch the Shenzhou-23 crewed mission to its space station on Sunday night. A spaceship will take astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Li Jiaying to the Tiangong Space Station.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Kevin Warsh sworn in as US Fed chair</title>
      <itunes:summary>Kevin Warsh has been sworn in as chair of the Board of Governors of the US Federal Reserve System, beginning a four-year term.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Kevin Warsh has been sworn in as chair of the Board of Governors of the US Federal Reserve System, beginning a four-year term.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China moves to provide basic public services based on residence</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has issued guidelines on providing basic public services based on where people actually live, rather than the location of their household registration. The move is part of the government's efforts to support the country's people-centered new type of urbanization.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China sees continued rise in wild populations of endangered species</title>
      <itunes:summary>The National Forestry and Grassland Administration says China has seen steady growth in wild populations of endangered species. It attributed the progress to China's continued efforts to protect wildlife habitats through national parks and botanical gardens.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The National Forestry and Grassland Administration says China has seen steady growth in wild populations of endangered species. It attributed the progress to China's continued efforts to protect wildlife habitats through national parks and botanical gardens.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pakistani prime minister reaffirms all-weather partnership with China</title>
      <itunes:summary>Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the strength of the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between Pakistan and China. He addressed an event marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the strength of the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between Pakistan and China. He addressed an event marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>APEC trade ministers to discuss global economy in East China</title>
      <itunes:summary>China will host the 32nd APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting from Friday to Saturday in Suzhou. The meeting comes amid rising uncertainty in the global economy.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US ambassador says Trump rules out use of force to take Greenland</title>
      <itunes:summary>The US ambassador to Denmark says US President Donald Trump has ruled out using military force to take control of Greenland, adding that the future of Greenland should be decided by the Greenlandic people themselves.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The US ambassador to Denmark says US President Donald Trump has ruled out using military force to take control of Greenland, adding that the future of Greenland should be decided by the Greenlandic people themselves.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>EU cuts eurozone 2026 growth forecast to 0.9 pct on Mideast war</title>
      <itunes:summary>The European Commission has cut its 2026 GDP growth forecast for the euro area to 0.9 percent amid the war in Iran, down from a previous prediction of 1.2 percent.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The European Commission has cut its 2026 GDP growth forecast for the euro area to 0.9 percent amid the war in Iran, down from a previous prediction of 1.2 percent.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese and Pakistani presidents exchange congratulations on 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari have exchanged congratulations on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Meantime, the Chinese foreign ministry said Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit China starting Saturday.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari have exchanged congratulations on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Meantime, the Chinese foreign ministry said Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit China starting Saturday.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China completes full rehearsal for Shenzhou-23 crewed mission</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has completed a full-system rehearsal of the Shenzhou-23 crewed space mission ahead of its launch to the Tiangong Space Station.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China has completed a full-system rehearsal of the Shenzhou-23 crewed space mission ahead of its launch to the Tiangong Space Station.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China, US jointly crack cross-border criminal case</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Chinese Ministry of Public Security says it has worked with the US Drug Enforcement Administration under the Department of Justice on a joint investigation into a transnational case involving new psychoactive substances.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Chinese Ministry of Public Security says it has worked with the US Drug Enforcement Administration under the Department of Justice on a joint investigation into a transnational case involving new psychoactive substances.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran says reviewing US position as exchange of messages continues through Pakistan</title>
      <itunes:summary>An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson says officials are assessing the latest US position, while the Pakistani interior minister's visit to Tehran is helping facilitate communication and clarify draft proposals.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson says officials are assessing the latest US position, while the Pakistani interior minister's visit to Tehran is helping facilitate communication and clarify draft proposals.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China, Russia extend Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, with the two sides agreeing to further extend the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, with the two sides agreeing to further extend the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China to extend visa-free policy for Russian citizens</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has decided to extend the visa-free policy for Russian citizens to Dec. 31, 2027. The Chinese foreign ministry said the move aims to facilitate personnel exchanges between the two countries.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China has decided to extend the visa-free policy for Russian citizens to Dec. 31, 2027. The Chinese foreign ministry said the move aims to facilitate personnel exchanges between the two countries.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Beijing, Washington reach preliminary trade outcomes: official</title>
      <itunes:summary>The two countries agreed in principle to discuss, under the trade council, a reciprocal tariff reduction framework arrangement on products of equivalent scale worth 30 billion U.S. dollars or more on each side.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The two countries agreed in principle to discuss, under the trade council, a reciprocal tariff reduction framework arrangement on products of equivalent scale worth 30 billion U.S. dollars or more on each side.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>President Xi calls for higher-quality China-Russia strategic coordination</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping has said China and Russia should drive their development and revitalization through comprehensive strategic coordination of even higher quality.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping has said China and Russia should drive their development and revitalization through comprehensive strategic coordination of even higher quality.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China reaches AFC U17 Asian Cup final after beating Australia</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has reached the AFC U17 Asian Cup final for the first time in 22 years after a 2-0 semifinal victory over Australia.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>China has reached th...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>China has reached the AFC U17 Asian Cup final for the first time in 22 years after a 2-0 semifinal victory over Australia.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Vance says US troop deployment to Poland delayed, not canceled</title>
      <itunes:summary>US Vice President JD Vance says the planned deployment of more than 4,000 US-based troops to Poland has been delayed rather than canceled.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>US Vice President JD Vance says the planned deployment of more than 4,000 US-based troops to Poland has been delayed rather than canceled.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Putin arrives in Beijing for state visit to China</title>
      <itunes:summary>Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for a state visit to China on Tuesday and Wednesday. This is Putin's 25th visit to China.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for a state visit to China on Tuesday and Wednesday. This is Putin's 25th visit to China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China willing to work with Liberia to safeguard legitimate rights of Global South: FM</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country is willing to work with Liberia to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the Global South during his talks with his Liberian counterpart Sara Beysolow Nyanti.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country is willing to work with Liberia to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the Global South during his talks with his Liberian counterpart Sara Beysolow Nyanti.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Africa CDC declares Ebola outbreak public health emergency of continental security</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a public health emergency of continental security.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Africa Centers f...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a public health emergency of continental security.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI, vows to appeal</title>
      <itunes:summary>The tech tycoon had accused OpenAI and its executives of prioritizing commercial interests over the public good. OpenAI denied the allegations, saying Musk was aware of changes to the company and acted too late.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The tech tycoon had ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The tech tycoon had accused OpenAI and its executives of prioritizing commercial interests over the public good. OpenAI denied the allegations, saying Musk was aware of changes to the company and acted too late.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Putin says Russia-China ties reach truly unprecedented level</title>
      <itunes:summary>Speaking in a video address ahead of his state visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin says the close strategic relationship between the two sides plays a major stabilizing role in global affairs.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Speaking in a video ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Speaking in a video address ahead of his state visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin says the close strategic relationship between the two sides plays a major stabilizing role in global affairs.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 02:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Russia, China set model for state-to-state ties: Kremlin</title>
      <itunes:summary>A Kremlin aide says Russia and China have set a model for state-to-state ties and cooperation between neighboring countries. Yury Ushakov says bilateral ties are steadily forging ahead and have reached an unprecedentedly high standard.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi and Putin to exchange views on bilateral ties and expanding cooperation: FM spokesperson</title>
      <itunes:summary>Beijing says Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will exchange views on bilateral ties, cooperation and international issues of common concern during Putin's state visit to China this week.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Second Senior Officials' Meeting of APEC China 2026 opens in Shanghai</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Second Senior Officials' Meeting of APEC China 2026 is underway in Shanghai, with participants reviewing the APEC cooperation in the first half of the year and preparing for the outcomes of the leaders' meeting and other events throughout the rest of the year.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's economy maintains steady growth in first four months</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Chinese economy maintained stable growth in the first four months of this year, supported by government policies to stabilize employment, businesses, markets, and expectations.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 04:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UAE condemns drone strike near Barakah nuclear plant</title>
      <itunes:summary>The United Arab Emirates has condemned what it calls a "terrorist attack" after a drone struck an electricity generator near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 02:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China launches new batch of satellites for Spacesail Constellation</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has launched a Long March-8 carrier rocket, sending a new group of satellites into space. The satellite group, the ninth batch of the Spacesail Constellation, successfully entered its planned orbit.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China has launched a Long March-8 carrier rocket, sending a new group of satellites into space. The satellite group, the ninth batch of the Spacesail Constellation, successfully entered its planned orbit.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>ZXMOTO's Debise takes fifth win with Czech victory</title>
      <itunes:summary>French rider Valentin Debise of China's ZXMOTO has won another tight race at the Czech Round of the Supersport World Championship, securing his fifth win of the season with the Chinese motorcycle manufacturer.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>French rider Valentin Debise of China's ZXMOTO has won another tight race at the Czech Round of the Supersport World Championship, securing his fifth win of the season with the Chinese motorcycle manufacturer.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ebola outbreak in Africa is 'public health emergency of international concern': WHO</title>
      <itunes:summary>The World Health Organisation says it has determined that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern." It said the outbreak does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 08:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi, Putin send congratulatory letters to 10th China-Russia expo</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have sent congratulatory letters to the 10th China-Russia Expo, expressing hope that it could deliver benefits to the two peoples.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have sent congratulatory letters to the 10th China-Russia Expo, expressing hope that it could deliver benefits to the two peoples.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UN chief welcomes extension of Lebanon-Israel ceasefire</title>
      <itunes:summary>The UN chief's press office says Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the announcement of a 45-day extension of the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The UN chief's press office says Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the announcement of a 45-day extension of the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Debise claims fourth WorldSSP win of season for China's ZXMOTO at Czech Round</title>
      <itunes:summary>French rider Valentin Debise of China's ZXMOTO claimed victory in Race 1 of the FIM Supersport World Championship at the Czech Round on Saturday, securing his fourth win of the season with the Chinese manufacturer.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>French rider Valentin Debise of China's ZXMOTO claimed victory in Race 1 of the FIM Supersport World Championship at the Czech Round on Saturday, securing his fourth win of the season with the Chinese manufacturer.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China, U.S. achieve positive outcomes in economic, trade consultations: ministry</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Chinese commerce ministry says China and the United States have achieved positive outcomes in economic and trade consultations. Both sides will continue to implement the results of previous consultations and have reached common ground on related tariff arrangements.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Chinese commerce ministry says China and the United States have achieved positive outcomes in economic and trade consultations. Both sides will continue to implement the results of previous consultations and have reached common ground on related tariff arrangements.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit China from May 19 to 20</title>
      <itunes:summary>A Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to China on Tuesday and Wednesday. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to China on Tuesday and Wednesday. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Combination of Shenzhou-23 spaceship, carrier rocket transferred to launch area</title>
      <itunes:summary>China is preparing to launch the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship. The combination of the spaceship and its carrier rocket has been transferred to the launch area.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China is preparing to launch the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship. The combination of the spaceship and its carrier rocket has been transferred to the launch area.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi to pay state visit to U.S. in autumn this year</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi says President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the U.S. in autumn this year at the invitation of his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi says President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the U.S. in autumn this year at the invitation of his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's railway trips climb 6.8 pct in first four months</title>
      <itunes:summary>China saw steady growth in railway passenger trips in the first four months of the year. According to China State Railway Group, nearly 1.6 billion railway trips were made from January to April, up 6.8 percent from a year earlier.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China saw steady growth in railway passenger trips in the first four months of the year. According to China State Railway Group, nearly 1.6 billion railway trips were made from January to April, up 6.8 percent from a year earlier.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi, Trump have private meeting in Beijing</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had a private meeting in the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing. The meeting came before Trump concluded his state visit to China and a day after the two leaders held formal talks.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had a private meeting in the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing. The meeting came before Trump concluded his state visit to China and a day after the two leaders held formal talks.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Spokesperson: New vision of China-US relations provides guidance for bilateral ties</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Chinese Foreign Ministry says the new vision for China–US relations agreed by the two presidents is conducive to the sustainable development of bilateral ties, as well as to global peace and prosperity.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Chinese Foreign Ministry says the new vision for China–US relations agreed by the two presidents is conducive to the sustainable development of bilateral ties, as well as to global peace and prosperity.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel, Lebanon hold third round of peace talks in Washington</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israeli and Lebanese officials have begun a third round of peace talks in Washington. The discussions, held at the US State Department, are expected to continue on Friday.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israeli and Lebanese officials have begun a third round of peace talks in Washington. The discussions, held at the US State Department, are expected to continue on Friday.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mahmoud Abbas re-elected as Fatah leader</title>
      <itunes:summary>Fatah has re-elected Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as the movement's leader during its eighth general conference.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Fatah has re-elected Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as the movement's leader during its eighth general conference.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi Jinping: China and U.S. should be partners, not rivals</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping has held a banquet to welcome U.S. President Donald Trump on his state visit to China, saying that the China-U.S. relationship is the most important bilateral relationship in the current world. He said the two countries should be partners rather than rivals.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping has held a banquet to welcome U.S. President Donald Trump on his state visit to China, saying that the China-U.S. relationship is the most important bilateral relationship in the current world. He said the two countries should be partners rather than rivals.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi: China, U.S. agree to work toward a constructive relationship of strategic stability</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping says China and the United States have agreed to work toward building a constructive relationship of strategic stability. He said the new vision will provide strategic guidance for bilateral ties over the next three years and beyond.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping says China and the United States have agreed to work toward building a constructive relationship of strategic stability. He said the new vision will provide strategic guidance for bilateral ties over the next three years and beyond.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>President Xi says China-U.S. economic, trade ties are mutually beneficial</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping has described China-U.S. economic and trade relations as mutually beneficial and win-win in nature. He made the remarks during talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 03:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair</title>
      <itunes:summary>The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve. Warsh will succeed Jerome Powell, whose term as Fed chair expires on Friday.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve. Warsh will succeed Jerome Powell, whose term as Fed chair expires on Friday.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump arrives in Beijing for state visit to China</title>
      <itunes:summary>U.S. President Donald Trump is in Beijing for a state visit to China through Friday. This is the first U.S. presidential visit to China in almost nine years and Trump's second since November 2017.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>U.S. President Donald Trump is in Beijing for a state visit to China through Friday. This is the first U.S. presidential visit to China in almost nine years and Trump's second since November 2017.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Beijing says it welcomes President Trump's state visit to China</title>
      <itunes:summary>Beijing says it welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit to China. A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in China-U.S. relations.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Beijing says it welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit to China. A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in China-U.S. relations.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 08:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Chinese and U.S. delegations have held consultations on economic and trade issues in South Korea. The consultations took place at Incheon International Airport on Wednesday.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. processes billions in tariff refunds after court rulings</title>
      <itunes:summary>U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it has processed more than 35.4 billion dollars in tariff refunds and interest as of Monday.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it has processed more than 35.4 billion dollars in tariff refunds and interest as of Monday.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese foreign minister calls on Pakistan to intensify Iran mediation</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on Pakistan to continue its mediation efforts and help address issues surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on Pakistan to continue its mediation efforts and help address issues surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi calls for promoting a closer China-Tajikistan community with a shared future</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping says the country is willing to work with Tajikistan to promote a closer community with a shared future between the two countries during talks with his Tajik counterpart, Emomali Rahmon, who is on a state visit to China.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping says the country is willing to work with Tajikistan to promote a closer community with a shared future between the two countries during talks with his Tajik counterpart, Emomali Rahmon, who is on a state visit to China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Over 70 percent of respondents stress importance of healthy, stable China-U.S. ties: CGTN poll</title>
      <itunes:summary>Over 70 percent of respondents to a CGTN poll ahead of the U.S. president's state visit to China agree that a healthy, stable China-U.S. relationship is crucial to the international community.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Over 70 percent of respondents to a CGTN poll ahead of the U.S. president's state visit to China agree that a healthy, stable China-U.S. relationship is crucial to the international community.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Kremlin signals openness as Europe discusses possible dialogue with Russia</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Kremlin has described growing discussions in Europe about the need for dialogue with Russia as a positive development.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Kremlin has desc...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The Kremlin has described growing discussions in Europe about the need for dialogue with Russia as a positive development.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Evacuation completed for hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius</title>
      <itunes:summary>Spain has completed the evacuation of all passengers and most crew members from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius off the island of Tenerife.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Spain has completed ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Spain has completed the evacuation of all passengers and most crew members from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius off the island of Tenerife.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mainland says Taiwan's exclusion from WHA due to DPP authorities</title>
      <itunes:summary>A Chinese mainland spokesperson says Taiwan's failure to take part in the 79th World Health Assembly is entirely the result of secessionist political manipulation by the Democratic Progressive Party authorities.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>A Chinese mainland s...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>A Chinese mainland spokesperson says Taiwan's failure to take part in the 79th World Health Assembly is entirely the result of secessionist political manipulation by the Democratic Progressive Party authorities.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China, U.S. launch anti-drug trafficking operation, arresting five</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's Ministry of Public Security says anti-drug agencies of China and the U.S. have arrested five suspects in a joint anti-drug trafficking operation.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's Ministry of Public Security says anti-drug agencies of China and the U.S. have arrested five suspects in a joint anti-drug trafficking operation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft completes rendezvous with space station</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft has completed its rendezvous with the Tianhe core module. Shenzhou-21 astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Station will enter the cargo ship to transfer supplies.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft has completed its rendezvous with the Tianhe core module. Shenzhou-21 astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Station will enter the cargo ship to transfer supplies.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China launches Tianzhou-10 cargo mission from Wenchang</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has launched the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft to its space station, delivering essential supplies and equipment to support ongoing orbital operations.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>China has launched t...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>China has launched the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft to its space station, delivering essential supplies and equipment to support ongoing orbital operations.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. President Donald Trump to pay state visit to China</title>
      <itunes:summary>China says U.S. President Donald Trump will visit China from Wednesday to Friday at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>China says U.S. Pres...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>China says U.S. President Donald Trump will visit China from Wednesday to Friday at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 02:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China sweeps men's and women's team titles at ITTF World Table Tennis Championships</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has completed a clean sweep of the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals, winning the men's and women's team titles in dominant fashion.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China has completed a clean sweep of the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals, winning the men's and women's team titles in dominant fashion.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Spanish authorities evacuate hantavirus-hit cruise ship off Tenerife</title>
      <itunes:summary>Spanish authorities have launched an operation to evacuate and transfer all passengers and part of the crew aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius. The vessel had anchored off the Port of Granadilla on the Spanish island of Tenerife.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Spanish authorities have launched an operation to evacuate and transfer all passengers and part of the crew aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius. The vessel had anchored off the Port of Granadilla on the Spanish island of Tenerife.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 11:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cruise ship hit with hantavirus arrives at port in Canary Islands</title>
      <itunes:summary>The cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak has arrived at the Spanish island of Tenerife, where its passengers are expected to disembark in a carefully managed repatriation operation.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The cruise ship at t...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak has arrived at the Spanish island of Tenerife, where its passengers are expected to disembark in a carefully managed repatriation operation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi's special envoy attends Djiboutian president's inauguration</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy Losang Jamcan has attended the inauguration of Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh. He says China is willing to work with Djibouti to carry forward traditional friendship, expand cooperation and further develop bilateral ties.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy Losang Jamcan has attended the inauguration of Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh. He says China is willing to work with Djibouti to carry forward traditional friendship, expand cooperation and further develop bilateral ties.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Russia-China interaction "most important factor in stabilizing international relations": Putin</title>
      <itunes:summary>Russian President Vladimir Putin says interaction between his country and China is the most important factor in stabilizing international relations when he’s speaking during a press conference after the celebrations of the Victory Day.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Russian President Vl...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Russian President Vladimir Putin says interaction between his country and China is the most important factor in stabilizing international relations when he’s speaking during a press conference after the celebrations of the Victory Day.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 23:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China-Europe Railway Express trips top 130,000</title>
      <itunes:summary>The China-Europe Railway Express has made 130,000 trips by Saturday. The China State Railway Group said total cargo value has exceeded 520 billion U.S. dollars.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The China-Europe Rai...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The China-Europe Railway Express has made 130,000 trips by Saturday. The China State Railway Group said total cargo value has exceeded 520 billion U.S. dollars.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's shipbuilding industry posts strong Q1 results</title>
      <itunes:summary>Data shows China led the world in shipbuilding during the first quarter of this year. Completions reached over 15 million deadweight tons, up 46 percent year-on-year, making up nearly 60 percent of the global total.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Freight train traffic through Alataw Pass, a major rail gateway in northwest China, has exceeded 3,000 trips so far this year. The train service reached the mark 19 days earlier than in 2025 as demand for overland trade with Europe and Central Asia continues to rise.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>IEA chief warns of energy market "volatility"</title>
      <itunes:summary>International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol has warned that the global energy markets have entered a period of volatility, promising additional strategic reserve release if supply disruptions continue.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol has warned that the global energy markets have entered a period of volatility, promising additional strategic reserve release if supply disruptions continue.</description>
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      <title>ASEAN Summit opens in the Philippines, focuses on security and resilience</title>
      <itunes:summary>The 48th ASEAN Summit has opened in Cebu Province in the Philippines. Leaders are discussing regional priorities, focusing on energy security, food security, and protecting ASEAN citizens worldwide.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The 48th ASEAN Summit has opened in Cebu Province in the Philippines. Leaders are discussing regional priorities, focusing on energy security, food security, and protecting ASEAN citizens worldwide.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>France approves law to return illicitly acquired cultural property</title>
      <itunes:summary>The French Senate has approved a draft law aiming to return cultural property acquired through illicit means. The bill passed unanimously on Thursday after earlier approval by the National Assembly.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The French Senate has approved a draft law aiming to return cultural property acquired through illicit means. The bill passed unanimously on Thursday after earlier approval by the National Assembly.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 02:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran says U.S. strikes hit vessels near Strait of Hormuz, reports retaliatory action</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iran's military command has accused the United States of carrying out strikes on two Iranian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and airstrikes on civilian areas in southern Iran.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Iran's military command has accused the United States of carrying out strikes on two Iranian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and airstrikes on civilian areas in southern Iran.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>KLM flight attendant hospitalized as suspected hantavirus case</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Dutch Health Ministry says a KLM flight attendant has been hospitalized with a possible hantavirus infection. The flight attendant had been in contact with the Dutch woman who died of the virus in Johannesburg on April 26.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Dutch Health Ministry says a KLM flight attendant has been hospitalized with a possible hantavirus infection. The flight attendant had been in contact with the Dutch woman who died of the virus in Johannesburg on April 26.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China ready to work for more stability, improvement in ties with U.S.: FM</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said China and the United States should explore a proper way for major countries to get along, and jointly contribute to world peace and stability. He made the remarks when meeting with a visiting delegation of U.S. senators in Beijing.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said China and the United States should explore a proper way for major countries to get along, and jointly contribute to world peace and stability. He made the remarks when meeting with a visiting delegation of U.S. senators in Beijing.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's May Day holiday travel rush sees record-high railway traffic</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's national railway network set records for passenger and freight traffic during the May Day holiday. From April 29 to May 6, passenger trips totaled 159 million, up 5.2 percent.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's national railway network set records for passenger and freight traffic during the May Day holiday. From April 29 to May 6, passenger trips totaled 159 million, up 5.2 percent.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Former South Korean prime minister sentenced to 15 years</title>
      <itunes:summary>Seoul's High Court has sentenced former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 15 years in prison for aiding the insurrection of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Seoul's High Court has sentenced former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 15 years in prison for aiding the insurrection of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel carries out Beirut strike despite ceasefire</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel has launched its first airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs since the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire took effect in April.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israel has launched its first airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs since the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire took effect in April.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 02:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>France approves law to return illicit cultural treasures</title>
      <itunes:summary>The French National Assembly has approved a new law to make it easier to return cultural property acquired through looting, theft, or coercion.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The French National Assembly has approved a new law to make it easier to return cultural property acquired through looting, theft, or coercion.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China reports surge in payment by overseas individuals during May Day holiday</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has reported a surge in overseas visitor payments during the May Day holiday, with transactions up 45 percent and value up 36 percent. Visa-free arrivals rose 14.7 percent, helping drive over 1.2 million foreign border crossings.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China has reported a surge in overseas visitor payments during the May Day holiday, with transactions up 45 percent and value up 36 percent. Visa-free arrivals rose 14.7 percent, helping drive over 1.2 million foreign border crossings.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Leader of Spain's Canary Islands rejects docking of Hantavirus-hit cruise ship</title>
      <itunes:summary>The leader of Spain's Canary Islands has rejected the docking of a Hantavirus-hit cruise ship and demanded an urgent meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The leader of Spain's Canary Islands has rejected the docking of a Hantavirus-hit cruise ship and demanded an urgent meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 08:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers hold talks in Beijing</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Chinese foreign minister has held talks with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing. Wang Yi and Seyed Abbas Araghchi discussed bilateral ties as well as major regional and international developments.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Chinese foreign minister has held talks with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing. Wang Yi and Seyed Abbas Araghchi discussed bilateral ties as well as major regional and international developments.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>South Korean judge in former first lady's stock manipulation case found dead</title>
      <itunes:summary>According to Yonhap News Agency, Judge Shin Jong-oh of the Seoul High Court was found near the court building early Wednesday morning. Police are investigating the cause of death.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>According to Yonhap News Agency, Judge Shin Jong-oh of the Seoul High Court was found near the court building early Wednesday morning. Police are investigating the cause of death.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 02:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Spain to receive cruise ship amid hantavirus outbreak</title>
      <itunes:summary>Spain says it will receive a cruise ship in the Canary Islands after hantavirus cases were reported on board.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Spain says it will receive a cruise ship in the Canary Islands after hantavirus cases were reported on board.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China denounces U.S. unilateral sanctions against Cuba</title>
      <itunes:summary>China says Washington's unilateral sanctions violate the Cuban people's rights to survival and development, after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing new sanctions on Cuba.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China says Washington's unilateral sanctions violate the Cuban people's rights to survival and development, after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing new sanctions on Cuba.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iranian FM to visit China</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will visit China on Wednesday. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold talks with him.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will visit China on Wednesday. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold talks with him.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fireworks plant blast in central China leaves 26 dead, 61 injured</title>
      <itunes:summary>An explosion at a fireworks factory in central China has left at least 26 people dead and more than 60 others injured. Officials say the on-site search and rescue work is basically complete.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>An explosion at a fireworks factory in central China has left at least 26 people dead and more than 60 others injured. Officials say the on-site search and rescue work is basically complete.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's railways see return travel surge</title>
      <itunes:summary>As the Labor Day holiday draws to a close, China's railways are experiencing a peak in return travel, with passenger traffic remaining at a high level.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>As the Labor Day holiday draws to a close, China's railways are experiencing a peak in return travel, with passenger traffic remaining at a high level.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 04:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rescue operation continues after deadly fireworks plant blast in central China</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the U.S. response to Tehran's 14-point peace proposal is difficult to assess, given what he calls "the U.S. practice of making excessive and unreasonable demands."</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>Commemorative activities have been underway across China to mark Youth Day which falls on Monday. Young people have participated in volunteer services, ranging from tree planting to community welfare initiatives.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel issues new forced displacement orders in southern Lebanon</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel has issued new evacuation warnings in southern Lebanon, including areas outside its occupied zones.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 03:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran says U.S. has responded to Tehran's 14-point plan to end war</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iran says the United States has responded to its 14-point proposal to end the ongoing conflict. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says the response is now under review.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>7 OPEC+ countries to increase oil production in June</title>
      <itunes:summary>The seven OPEC+ countries have decided to increase their oil production cap by 188,000 barrels per day in June, in response to the withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates from the bloc.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese women's 4x100m team qualifies for Beijing 2027 World Championships</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Chinese women's 4x100m relay team has advanced to the final as heat winners at the 2026 World Athletics Relays. They have also secured a berth at the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 09:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tokyo Trials judge humanity's conscience, deliver historical justice: FM spokesperson</title>
      <itunes:summary>Sunday marks the 80th anniversary of the opening of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the tribunal judged humanity's conscience and delivered historical justice, which must not be denied.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's ZXMOTO claims another WorldSSP win at WSBK Hungarian round</title>
      <itunes:summary>The team of Chinese motorcycle maker ZXMOTO has won another title at the Superbike World Championship, as French rider Valentin Debise cruised to victory in race one of the World Supersport class at the Hungarian round.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The team of Chinese motorcycle maker ZXMOTO has won another title at the Superbike World Championship, as French rider Valentin Debise cruised to victory in race one of the World Supersport class at the Hungarian round.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 22:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>German DM: EU must take more responsibility for its security</title>
      <itunes:summary>German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has said that the planned withdrawal of U.S. troops from Germany was "foreseeable" and called on Europe to take greater responsibility for its own security.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has said that the planned withdrawal of U.S. troops from Germany was "foreseeable" and called on Europe to take greater responsibility for its own security.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Security Council to focus on UN Charter, Middle East, Africa in May: Chinese envoy</title>
      <itunes:summary>China assumes presidency of the UN Security Council in May. Permanent Representative Fu Cong says the priorities are revitalizing the role of the UN, promoting the development of African countries, and advancing the political settlement of the Middle East issue.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China assumes presidency of the UN Security Council in May. Permanent Representative Fu Cong says the priorities are revitalizing the role of the UN, promoting the development of African countries, and advancing the political settlement of the Middle East issue.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>First day of May Day holiday sees over 340 million trips in China</title>
      <itunes:summary>The first day of the May Day holiday has seen over 340 million trips across China, up nearly 3.5 percent from a year ago.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 04:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>EU "keeps options open" if U.S. breaches trade deal: spokesperson</title>
      <itunes:summary>A European Commission spokesperson says the European Union will keep options open to protect its interests if the U.S. breaches the trade agreement between the two sides, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened that he will raise tariffs to 25 percent on cars and trucks imported from the E.U. next week.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A European Commission spokesperson says the European Union will keep options open to protect its interests if the U.S. breaches the trade agreement between the two sides, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened that he will raise tariffs to 25 percent on cars and trucks imported from the E.U. next week.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Airbus lands fresh China order</title>
      <itunes:summary>Airbus has won another major order from China, extending a months-long run of large aircraft deals in its biggest single-country market. China Southern Airlines and a subsidiary will purchase 137 A320neo aircraft.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Airbus has won another major order from China, extending a months-long run of large aircraft deals in its biggest single-country market. China Southern Airlines and a subsidiary will purchase 137 A320neo aircraft.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China firmly opposes U.S. restrictions on test and certification, telecom sectors</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's Ministry of Commerce has expressed strong opposition to the latest U.S. move seeking to impose restrictions targeting test and certification as well as telecom-related sectors, urging the U.S. to respect market laws and revoke the measures.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's Ministry of Commerce has expressed strong opposition to the latest U.S. move seeking to impose restrictions targeting test and certification as well as telecom-related sectors, urging the U.S. to respect market laws and revoke the measures.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UN chief warns of global fallout if Strait of Hormuz remains blocked</title>
      <itunes:summary>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global economic crisis.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global economic crisis.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 03:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>First African shipment enters China under expanded zero-tariff policy</title>
      <itunes:summary>The first shipment of African goods under China's expanded zero-tariff policy has arrived, with 24 metric tons of South African apples clearing customs in Shenzhen.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The first shipment of African goods under China's expanded zero-tariff policy has arrived, with 24 metric tons of South African apples clearing customs in Shenzhen.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Wang Yi stresses Taiwan question in phone call with Rubio</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said the Taiwan question concerns China's core interests and constitutes the biggest risk in China-U.S. relations. He was speaking in a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said the Taiwan question concerns China's core interests and constitutes the biggest risk in China-U.S. relations. He was speaking in a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China eyes managing EU-China trade differences through dialogue</title>
      <itunes:summary>Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China hopes that Belgium will play an active role within the European Union in facilitating the proper handling of EU-China economic and trade differences through dialogue and consultation.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China hopes that Belgium will play an active role within the European Union in facilitating the proper handling of EU-China economic and trade differences through dialogue and consultation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi stresses role of basic research in China's sci-tech strength</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged greater efforts to strengthen basic research, enhance China's capacity for original innovation, and further solidify the foundation for building the country's strength in science and technology.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged greater efforts to strengthen basic research, enhance China's capacity for original innovation, and further solidify the foundation for building the country's strength in science and technology.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's manufacturing activity holds steady in April</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's manufacturing sector remained in expansion territory in April, signaling stable growth momentum. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the Purchasing Managers' Index came in at 50.3.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>A Foreign ministry spokesperson says China's zero-tariff policy for 53 African diplomatic partners demonstrates a shared commitment to contributing to global peace and development, adding that China will steadily enhance trade with Africa.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Beijing launches one-stop service for international visitors</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's token usage hit about 21100 trillion in 2025</title>
      <itunes:summary>A report shows daily token usage - the basic units processed by AI models - rose from over one trillion at the start of 2025 to 100 trillion by the end. Total token usage for the year reached about 21100 trillion.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China railways brace for May Day travel surge</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese defense chief urges stronger SCO security cooperation</title>
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      <description>Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun has called for stronger defense and security cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization members, urging them to uphold international order, promote fairness and justice, and address conflict roots through shared development.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China warns against Japan's moves toward neo-militarism</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CPC leadership meeting calls for stronger confidence in economic work</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Embodied intelligence becomes new undergraduate major in China</title>
      <itunes:summary>China’s Ministry of Education is backing nine universities to launch a new major in embodied intelligence, as the country steps up efforts to integrate next-generation artificial intelligence with the real economy.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China adds nearly three million urban jobs in first quarter</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's labor authorities say the country's job market remained generally stable in the first quarter of this year, with nearly three million new urban jobs created from January to March.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's labor authorities say the country's job market remained generally stable in the first quarter of this year, with nearly three million new urban jobs created from January to March.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China urges ceasefire and diplomacy to safeguard maritime security</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran blames U.S. for slow diplomacy, Russia offers support</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iran has blamed the United States for slow progress in diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi made the remarks during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Iran has blamed the United States for slow progress in diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi made the remarks during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China urges U.S. to stop abuse of sanctions</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has urged the United States to stop abusing sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction, after Washington imposed sanctions on a Chinese oil refinery allegedly on account of what it called "links to Iran."</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China has urged the United States to stop abusing sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction, after Washington imposed sanctions on a Chinese oil refinery allegedly on account of what it called "links to Iran."</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Australian, Belgian FMs to visit China</title>
      <itunes:summary>Foreign Ministers of Australia and Belgium will visit China this week at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's industrial profits rise 15.5 percent in first quarter</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's industrial sector reported strong profit growth in the first quarter of the year. Profits of major industrial enterprises rose 15.5 percent year on year to nearly 1.7 trillion yuan in the first three months.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's industrial sector reported strong profit growth in the first quarter of the year. Profits of major industrial enterprises rose 15.5 percent year on year to nearly 1.7 trillion yuan in the first three months.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China urges EU to remove discriminatory measures in Industrial Accelerator Act</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Chinese Commerce Ministry has expressed serious concerns over the European Union's proposed Industrial Accelerator Act. China has urged the EU to remove discriminatory provisions, local content requirements, and forced technology transfer clauses from the draft law.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Chinese Commerce Ministry has expressed serious concerns over the European Union's proposed Industrial Accelerator Act. China has urged the EU to remove discriminatory provisions, local content requirements, and forced technology transfer clauses from the draft law.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran relays "red lines" to U.S. through Pakistan</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iran has reportedly conveyed its key "red lines" to the United States through Pakistan. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the move was not part of negotiations.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Iran has reportedly conveyed its key "red lines" to the United States through Pakistan. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the move was not part of negotiations.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Kenya's Sawe becomes first man to run marathon under two hours</title>
      <itunes:summary>Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run a ​marathon in under two hours when he ‌won the London Marathon with a time of one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run a ​marathon in under two hours when he ‌won the London Marathon with a time of one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Suspect in custody after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner</title>
      <itunes:summary>One individual is in custody after a Secret Service agent was shot at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. U.S. President Donald Trump was evacuated from the event. Police say the suspect was armed with a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>One individual is in custody after a Secret Service agent was shot at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. U.S. President Donald Trump was evacuated from the event. Police say the suspect was armed with a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Security incident at White House correspondents’ annual dinner not linked to Iran war: Trump</title>
      <itunes:summary>U.S. President Donald Trump says the security incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner is not linked to the war in Iran. A suspect is in custody following a shooting at the Dinner.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>The International Maritime Organization says it is working with member states and partners on an evacuation plan for seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf, adding that the plan will be implemented once conditions are safe.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Saturday marks the 65th anniversary of the China-Laos diplomatic ties and 50th anniversary of the China-Cape Verde diplomatic ties. Chinese President Xi Jinping has exchanged congratulatory messages with the leaders of the two countries.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on the country and Thailand to make new contributions to promoting the solidarity and development of the Global South. He has held the third meeting of the consultation mechanism between the foreign ministers of the two countries with his Thai counterpart.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on the country and Thailand to make new contributions to promoting the solidarity and development of the Global South. He has held the third meeting of the consultation mechanism between the foreign ministers of the two countries with his Thai counterpart.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's DeepSeek previews new model adapted for Huawei chip technology</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has unveiled a preview of its next-generation V4 model, optimized for Huawei's chip technology and featuring an ultra-long context of one million words.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>First foreign astronauts arrive in China for training</title>
      <itunes:summary>Two Pakistani astronauts have arrived at the China Astronaut Research and Training Center to train alongside Chinese astronauts.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars</title>
      <itunes:summary>Facebook's parent company plans to cut 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as it streamlines costs and shifts focus to artificial intelligence.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Facebook's parent company plans to cut 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as it streamlines costs and shifts focus to artificial intelligence.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese scientists discover new lunar minerals from Chang'e-5 samples</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese scientists have discovered two new lunar minerals through research on samples retrieved by China's Chang'e-5 mission. The discoveries bring the total number of lunar minerals identified by Chinese scientists to four.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese scientists have discovered two new lunar minerals through research on samples retrieved by China's Chang'e-5 mission. The discoveries bring the total number of lunar minerals identified by Chinese scientists to four.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China, U.S. launch new giant panda conservation cooperation program</title>
      <itunes:summary>China and the United States have launched a new round of cooperation on giant panda conservation. According to the China Wildlife Conservation Association, a cooperation agreement was signed last year with the Atlanta Zoo in the United States.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China and the United States have launched a new round of cooperation on giant panda conservation. According to the China Wildlife Conservation Association, a cooperation agreement was signed last year with the Atlanta Zoo in the United States.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended, peace talks possible: Trump</title>
      <itunes:summary>U.S. President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended for another three weeks.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>U.S. President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended for another three weeks.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China marks navy's 77th anniversary</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has celebrated the 77th anniversary of the founding of its navy. The People's Liberation Army opened naval bases to the public in more than 10 cities, with dozens of active-duty vessels on display.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China has celebrated the 77th anniversary of the founding of its navy. The People's Liberation Army opened naval bases to the public in more than 10 cities, with dozens of active-duty vessels on display.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>IEA chief: "We are facing the biggest energy security threat in history"</title>
      <itunes:summary>The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that the world is "facing the biggest energy crisis in history" due to the Middle East conflict, calling on governments to design energy policies focused on the industrial sector.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The head of the Inte...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that the world is "facing the biggest energy crisis in history" due to the Middle East conflict, calling on governments to design energy policies focused on the industrial sector.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's agricultural economy off to steady start in first quarter</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's agricultural economy maintained steady growth in the first quarter of the year, with progress reported in rural revitalization efforts.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's agricultural economy maintained steady growth in the first quarter of the year, with progress reported in rural revitalization efforts.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China and Cambodia hold first "2+2" dialogue to deepen strategic cooperation</title>
      <itunes:summary>China and Cambodia have held their first "2+2" strategic dialogue between foreign and defense ministers in Phnom Penh, aiming to strengthen cooperation across political, security and regional issues.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Extreme heat threatens global agrifood systems: UN report</title>
      <itunes:summary>A UN report says extreme heat is severely disrupting global agrifood systems and threatening the livelihoods and health of more than one billion people.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A UN report says extreme heat is severely disrupting global agrifood systems and threatening the livelihoods and health of more than one billion people.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China backs diplomatic efforts for lasting U.S.-Iran ceasefire</title>
      <itunes:summary>A foreign ministry spokesperson says China supports parties continuing the political and diplomatic effort to resolve the dispute between the United States and Iran, with the aim of realizing a full and lasting ceasefire.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A foreign ministry spokesperson says China supports parties continuing the political and diplomatic effort to resolve the dispute between the United States and Iran, with the aim of realizing a full and lasting ceasefire.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs return home</title>
      <itunes:summary>The remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs who fell in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea have arrived in China following a handover from South Korea.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs who fell in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea have arrived in China following a handover from South Korea.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel, Lebanon to hold second ambassador-level talks in U.S.</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel and Lebanon will hold a second round of ambassador-level talks in Washington following a fragile 10-day ceasefire after weeks of fighting linked to the broader Israel-Iran conflict.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israel and Lebanon will hold a second round of ambassador-level talks in Washington following a fragile 10-day ceasefire after weeks of fighting linked to the broader Israel-Iran conflict.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump extends Iran ceasefire to allow more time for talks</title>
      <itunes:summary>U.S. President Donald Trump says he will extend the current ceasefire with Iran, giving more time for negotiations as the two-week truce is set to expire on Wednesday night.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>U.S. President Donal...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>U.S. President Donald Trump says he will extend the current ceasefire with Iran, giving more time for negotiations as the two-week truce is set to expire on Wednesday night.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China, Mozambique upgrade ties to community with shared future in new era</title>
      <itunes:summary>The leaders of China and Mozambique have agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a Community with Shared Future in the New Era. It follows talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Mozambican counterpart Daniel Francisco Chapo.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The leaders of China...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The leaders of China and Mozambique have agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a Community with Shared Future in the New Era. It follows talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Mozambican counterpart Daniel Francisco Chapo.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China deplores Japan for honoring war criminals at Yasukuni Shrine</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has lodged a protest after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ritual offering to the notorious war-linked Yasukuni Shrine, calling it "a shrine for war criminals."</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>China has lodged a p...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>China has lodged a protest after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ritual offering to the notorious war-linked Yasukuni Shrine, calling it "a shrine for war criminals."</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese FM to visit Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar from Wednesday to Sunday. He and Defense Minister Dong Jun will attend the first meeting of the China-Cambodia 2+2 strategic dialogue between the foreign and defense ministries.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>China's industrial output up 6.1 percent in first quarter</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's industrial sector posted steady growth in the first quarter of the year. Officials said value-added industrial output rose 6.1 percent year on year, with all 31 provincial-level regions recording growth.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Apple names John Ternus as CEO, with Tim Cook to become executive chairman</title>
      <itunes:summary>Apple says that John Ternus, currently senior vice president of hardware engineering, will become chief executive officer on September 1, 2026. Tim Cook will become executive chairman of the board.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pezeshkian says Iranians will not submit to force</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Iranian president warns that his country will not yield to pressure as uncertainty grows over renewed talks with the United States.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China releases national report on implementing NPT</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Chinese Foreign Ministry has released a national report on implementing the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, reaffirming China's nuclear policy featured by responsibility, consistency and transparency.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Normal passage through Strait of Hormuz should be maintained: Xi</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping says the normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be maintained. He made the remarks during a phone call with Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping says the normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be maintained. He made the remarks during a phone call with Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia.</description>
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      <title>China launches first National Reading Week</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has launched its first National Reading Week during the fifth National Conference on Reading in Nanchang which opened on Monday.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Tens of thousands protest in Tokyo against prime minister's push to revise constitution</title>
      <itunes:summary>Tens of thousands of Japanese people have gathered at the parliament building in Tokyo to protest constitutional reform spearheaded by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Tens of thousands of Japanese people have gathered at the parliament building in Tokyo to protest constitutional reform spearheaded by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump says U.S. has intercepted, taken custody of Iranian-flagged cargo ship</title>
      <itunes:summary>U.S. President Donald Trump says U.S. forces have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to bypass a naval blockade. Iran has reportedly attacked U.S. military ships in retaliation.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>U.S. President Donald Trump says U.S. forces have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to bypass a naval blockade. Iran has reportedly attacked U.S. military ships in retaliation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Carney says Canada shifts focus from U.S. ties to global trade</title>
      <itunes:summary>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada can no longer rely on close ties with the United States, calling the historic relationship a “weakness” that requires correction through global trade diversification.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada can no longer rely on close ties with the United States, calling the historic relationship a “weakness” that requires correction through global trade diversification.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump says U.S. envoys to arrive in Islamabad on Monday for talks</title>
      <itunes:summary>President Donald Trump says U.S. representatives will arrive in Islamabad on Monday for negotiation. Pakistan has placed its capital on high security alert ahead of the expected second round of U.S.-Iran talks. Tehran has yet to confirm the plans.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>President Donald Trump says U.S. representatives will arrive in Islamabad on Monday for negotiation. Pakistan has placed its capital on high security alert ahead of the expected second round of U.S.-Iran talks. Tehran has yet to confirm the plans.</description>
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      <title>Bulgaria holds 8th parliamentary election in 5 years</title>
      <itunes:summary>Bulgarians go to the polls on Sunday to vote in the country's early parliamentary election, the eighth vote for the legislature in five years.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Bulgarians go to the polls on Sunday to vote in the country's early parliamentary election, the eighth vote for the legislature in five years.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Honor's autonomous navigation robot wins humanoid robot half marathon</title>
      <itunes:summary>The second humanoid robot half marathon has wrapped up in Beijing E-Town. Honor's autonomous navigation robot "lightning" won the title with a net time of 50 minutes and 26 seconds.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The second humanoid robot half marathon has wrapped up in Beijing E-Town. Honor's autonomous navigation robot "lightning" won the title with a net time of 50 minutes and 26 seconds.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran's IRGC says Strait of Hormuz blocked, demands end to U.S. naval blockade</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the Strait of Hormuz has been blocked since Saturday evening and will not reopen until the U.S. lifts its naval blockade on the waterway.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the Strait of Hormuz has been blocked since Saturday evening and will not reopen until the U.S. lifts its naval blockade on the waterway.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Displaced Lebanese people begin returning despite danger warnings: UN</title>
      <itunes:summary>UN humanitarians say thousands of the 1.2 million people displaced in southern Lebanon are returning home following the ceasefire with Israel despite danger warnings.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>UN humanitarians say thousands of the 1.2 million people displaced in southern Lebanon are returning home following the ceasefire with Israel despite danger warnings.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran says Strait of Hormuz back under full control</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is back under the control of its military. Iranian authorities have attributed this decision to a failure of the U.S. to provide freedom of navigation for vessels traveling to and from Iran.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is back under the control of its military. Iranian authorities have attributed this decision to a failure of the U.S. to provide freedom of navigation for vessels traveling to and from Iran.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran says transferring enriched uranium to U.S. never an option</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iran says it will not transfer its enriched uranium to a foreign country, after the foreign minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain completely open to commercial shipping for the duration of the current truce.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Iran says it will not transfer its enriched uranium to a foreign country, after the foreign minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain completely open to commercial shipping for the duration of the current truce.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China, Namibia to further promote south-south cooperation</title>
      <itunes:summary>China and Namibia have pledged in a joint statement to amplify the voice and influence of developing countries in global decision-making, and promote south-south cooperation. It follows talks between the two foreign ministers.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China and Namibia have pledged in a joint statement to amplify the voice and influence of developing countries in global decision-making, and promote south-south cooperation. It follows talks between the two foreign ministers.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China slams Japan over Taiwan Strait transit</title>
      <itunes:summary>China says it opposes the entry of a Japan Self-Defense Forces vessel into the Taiwan Strait. A foreign ministry spokesperson says China has lodged a protest with Japan, saying the move threatens China's sovereignty and security.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China says it opposes the entry of a Japan Self-Defense Forces vessel into the Taiwan Strait. A foreign ministry spokesperson says China has lodged a protest with Japan, saying the move threatens China's sovereignty and security.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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