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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>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:45:41 GMT</pubDate>
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    <itunes:subtitle>Headline News</itunes:subtitle>
    <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>Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US goods take effect</title>
      <itunes:summary>Among the most significant are 50 percent tariffs on US steel and aluminum, doubling the previous rate. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has targeted Bombardier, saying the Canadian plane maker will no longer be allowed to sell jets in the US, unless it starts manufacturing them there.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Among the most signi...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Among the most significant are 50 percent tariffs on US steel and aluminum, doubling the previous rate. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has targeted Bombardier, saying the Canadian plane maker will no longer be allowed to sell jets in the US, unless it starts manufacturing them there.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Indonesia reopens Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau volcanic ash clears</title>
      <itunes:summary>Indonesia has reopened Jakarta's main airport and four others after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau forced their closure. The Transport Minister announced the reopening Tuesday, as winds shifted the ash away.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Indonesia has reopen...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Indonesia has reopened Jakarta's main airport and four others after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau forced their closure. The Transport Minister announced the reopening Tuesday, as winds shifted the ash away.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Investigators recover black boxes from cargo plane crash in Miami</title>
      <itunes:summary>Investigators have recovered the black boxes from an Amazon cargo plane that overran the runway and crashed while landing in Miami on Sunday. The US National Transportation Safety Board said it will evaluate the two devices at its headquarters in Washington.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Investigators have r...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Investigators have recovered the black boxes from an Amazon cargo plane that overran the runway and crashed while landing in Miami on Sunday. The US National Transportation Safety Board said it will evaluate the two devices at its headquarters in Washington.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Zheng Qinwen stuns Iga Swiatek to reach 2026 US Open Quarterfinals</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's Zheng Qinwen pulled off another incredible comeback to stun six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek and reach the US Open quarter-finals. She'll face world number two Elena Rybakina—who eliminated Naomi Osaka in straight sets—for a place in the semi-finals.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>China's Zheng Qinwen...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>China's Zheng Qinwen pulled off another incredible comeback to stun six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek and reach the US Open quarter-finals. She'll face world number two Elena Rybakina—who eliminated Naomi Osaka in straight sets—for a place in the semi-finals.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Heatwaves contribute to 6% fall in France's 2026 wine output</title>
      <itunes:summary>France's Ministry of Agriculture estimates that wine production for the year will drop by six percent from last year and 17 percent from the 2021-25 average. The pressure on vineyards is part of a broader impact of the weather on French agriculture and the economy.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>France's Ministry of...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>France's Ministry of Agriculture estimates that wine production for the year will drop by six percent from last year and 17 percent from the 2021-25 average. The pressure on vineyards is part of a broader impact of the weather on French agriculture and the economy.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Huawei unveils new tri-fold phone powered by Kirin 9050 Pro chip</title>
      <itunes:summary>The 9050 Pro is the company's first new Kirin chip in six years. It is also the first high-performance chip that uses logic folding technology, which enables faster transmission.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The 9050 Pro is the ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The 9050 Pro is the company's first new Kirin chip in six years. It is also the first high-performance chip that uses logic folding technology, which enables faster transmission.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurricane Lowell threatens Hawaii with flooding, rains and high winds</title>
      <itunes:summary>Officials in Hawaii have urged residents and visitors to prepare for heavy rains, flooding and possibly mudslides as Hurricane Lowell prompted the US National Hurricane Center to issue a tropical storm warning for two islands on Sunday.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Officials in Hawaii have urged residents and visitors to prepare for heavy rains, flooding and possibly mudslides as Hurricane Lowell prompted the US National Hurricane Center to issue a tropical storm warning for two islands on Sunday.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 03:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Eight central financial enterprises unveil plans to bolster capital, support economy</title>
      <itunes:summary>Eight major central financial institutions in China have announced plans to bolster their core Tier 1 capital in a move valued at 360 billion yuan or about 53 billion US dollars. The coordinated effort aims to enhance risk resilience and boost lending capacity to serve the real economy.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Eight major central financial institutions in China have announced plans to bolster their core Tier 1 capital in a move valued at 360 billion yuan or about 53 billion US dollars. The coordinated effort aims to enhance risk resilience and boost lending capacity to serve the real economy.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>At least 5 killed in Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash in Miami</title>
      <itunes:summary>At least five people have died when an Amazon cargo flight overran a runway and crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday. The plane, a Boeing 767-300 that had departed from Puerto Rico, struck multiple vehicles on the ground.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>At least five people have died when an Amazon cargo flight overran a runway and crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday. The plane, a Boeing 767-300 that had departed from Puerto Rico, struck multiple vehicles on the ground.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iranian, Turkish, Saudi foreign ministers discuss Strait of Hormuz security</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has held phone talks with his Turkish and Saudi counterparts on diplomatic efforts to ensure security in the Strait of Hormuz.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has held phone talks with his Turkish and Saudi counterparts on diplomatic efforts to ensure security in the Strait of Hormuz.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>43 dead, 519 missing after mudslide hits border port in southwest China</title>
      <itunes:summary>The number of deaths from a mudslide in Gyirong Port in southwest China has risen to 43, with 519 people still missing. Officials say information related to missing foreign nationals has been promptly shared with the related embassies in China.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The number of deaths from a mudslide in Gyirong Port in southwest China has risen to 43, with 519 people still missing. Officials say information related to missing foreign nationals has been promptly shared with the related embassies in China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Yan Ziyi wins first Diamond League Final title</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's 18-year-old javelin sensation Yan Ziyi has won her first Diamond League Final title in Brussels, completing a perfect season with five victories in five appearances.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's 18-year-old javelin sensation Yan Ziyi has won her first Diamond League Final title in Brussels, completing a perfect season with five victories in five appearances.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Jakarta airport temporarily closed due to volcanic ash</title>
      <itunes:summary>Indonesia's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport near Jakarta temporarily closed on Sunday after volcanic ash was detected in the area.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Indonesia's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport near Jakarta temporarily closed on Sunday after volcanic ash was detected in the area.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Putin has substantive and constructive talks with US envoys: Kremlin</title>
      <itunes:summary>A Russian presidential aide says President Vladimir Putin has had substantive and constructive talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Putin reaffirmed Russia's readiness to continue joint work with the US in search of political and diplomatic solutions to the Ukrainian issues.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A Russian presidential aide says President Vladimir Putin has had substantive and constructive talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Putin reaffirmed Russia's readiness to continue joint work with the US in search of political and diplomatic solutions to the Ukrainian issues.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>7-game winning streak sends Zheng Qinwen through to US Open clash with Iga Swiatek</title>
      <itunes:summary>Zheng Qinwen has reached the US Open last 16 after defeating former Australian Open champion Madison Keys in three sets. The Chinese Olympic champion rallied from 5-0 and won 7 games in a row to take the deciding set 7-5.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Zheng Qinwen has rea...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Zheng Qinwen has reached the US Open last 16 after defeating former Australian Open champion Madison Keys in three sets. The Chinese Olympic champion rallied from 5-0 and won 7 games in a row to take the deciding set 7-5.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China steps up satellite-based meteorological support for Nepal</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's National Satellite Meteorological Center has continued to monitor precipitation and weather changes in the disaster-affected areas. China has also used high-resolution satellite data to track upstream avalanche areas and river channels.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's National Satellite Meteorological Center has continued to monitor precipitation and weather changes in the disaster-affected areas. China has also used high-resolution satellite data to track upstream avalanche areas and river channels.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Forest fires continue to burn across Indonesia</title>
      <itunes:summary>Forest fires continue to rage across parts of Indonesia, prompting pollution warnings across Southeast Asia.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Forest fires continue to rage across parts of Indonesia, prompting pollution warnings across Southeast Asia.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway reaches key construction milestone</title>
      <itunes:summary>The first tunnel on the Kyrgyz section of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway has been drilled through, marking a major milestone for the cross-border project.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The first tunnel on the Kyrgyz section of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway has been drilled through, marking a major milestone for the cross-border project.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US regulator investigates Tesla's Cybercab safety certification</title>
      <itunes:summary>The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Tesla’s certification of its new Cybercab robotaxi.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Tesla’s certification of its new Cybercab robotaxi.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump: Envoys heading to Moscow, Kyiv to present peace proposal</title>
      <itunes:summary>US President Donald Trump has confirmed that special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, are traveling to Moscow and Kyiv with a proposal to end the conflict.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>US President Donald Trump has confirmed that special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, are traveling to Moscow and Kyiv with a proposal to end the conflict.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China shares satellite data with Nepal to monitor risks following mudslide: Nepali FM</title>
      <itunes:summary>The China Meteorological Administration is giving Nepal a range of meteorological tools through the MAZU AI-powered early warning system.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The China Meteorological Administration is giving Nepal a range of meteorological tools through the MAZU AI-powered early warning system.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Donations surpass 660 million yuan after mudslide hits Gyirong Port: ministry</title>
      <itunes:summary>Rescue workers continue their search after the road leading to the port along the China-Nepal border reopened. The disaster has killed 31 people in Xizang, with 531 missing.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Valentin Debise claims maiden pole in France in historic ZXMOTO 1-2</title>
      <itunes:summary>ZXMOTO rider Valentin Debise has claimed a maiden pole at the FIM Supersport World Championship in France. The local favorite also led teammate Federico Caricasulo in a ZXMOTO 1-2 to give the Chinese manufacturer the first front row lock-out.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>31 dead, 531 missing after mudslide hits Gyirong Port</title>
      <itunes:summary>Rescue operations continue in southwest China after the devastating mudslide last week. As of Friday evening, 31 people have died and 531 others remain missing in Xizang.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Spokesperson: China willing to work with South Pacific countries for regional peace</title>
      <itunes:summary>China says it is willing to work with South Pacific countries to promote regional peace, stability, development and prosperity. The statement came after reports that some Pacific island countries called for advance notice of future missile tests.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China to expand health insurance coverage for innovative drugs</title>
      <itunes:summary>China will expand national health insurance coverage for innovative drugs treating cancer, chronic and rare diseases, and childhood illnesses. Since 2018, around 950 medicines, including nearly 200 innovative drugs, have been added to the national drug list.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China will expand national health insurance coverage for innovative drugs treating cancer, chronic and rare diseases, and childhood illnesses. Since 2018, around 950 medicines, including nearly 200 innovative drugs, have been added to the national drug list.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>New Zealand recorded its third-warmest winter on record in 2026, with a nationwide average temperature of 9.7 degrees Celsius. Exceptional warmth in June and relatively warm conditions across the South Island were key features of the season.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>New Zealand recorded its third-warmest winter on record in 2026, with a nationwide average temperature of 9.7 degrees Celsius. Exceptional warmth in June and relatively warm conditions across the South Island were key features of the season.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's Zheng Qinwen back in Grand Slam third round at US Open</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen beat Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 at the US Open on Thursday, reaching the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time since the 2025 French Open.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen beat Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 at the US Open on Thursday, reaching the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time since the 2025 French Open.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US probes strike on Iran's wedding party: Vance</title>
      <itunes:summary>US Vice President JD Vance says the United States is probing a strike that Tehran says hit a wedding party in southern Iran. Iranian media reported that the US strike on Tuesday night hit a wedding party in Hormozgan province, killing at least four people and injuring 68 others.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>US Vice President JD Vance says the United States is probing a strike that Tehran says hit a wedding party in southern Iran. Iranian media reported that the US strike on Tuesday night hit a wedding party in Hormozgan province, killing at least four people and injuring 68 others.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's service trade posts steady expansion</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's trade in services maintained steady growth in the first seven months of this year, as the export of travel and transport services drove more than half of the overall export expansion. The country's services trade totaled 4.4 trillion yuan, or 655 billion U.S. dollars, during this period.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's trade in services maintained steady growth in the first seven months of this year, as the export of travel and transport services drove more than half of the overall export expansion. The country's services trade totaled 4.4 trillion yuan, or 655 billion U.S. dollars, during this period.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Electricity restored in core area of Gyirong Port</title>
      <itunes:summary>A week after the deadly mudslide on the China-Nepal border, electricity has been restored in the core area of Gyirong Port.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A week after the deadly mudslide on the China-Nepal border, electricity has been restored in the core area of Gyirong Port.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China opposes using G20 to hype economic imbalances, overcapacity</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Chinese Commerce Ministry has voiced strong opposition to using multilateral platforms such as the G20 to hype so-called economic imbalances and overcapacity. The statement came in response to recent comments by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent concerning China.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Chinese Commerce Ministry has voiced strong opposition to using multilateral platforms such as the G20 to hype so-called economic imbalances and overcapacity. The statement came in response to recent comments by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent concerning China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China completes marine geophysical survey in waters east of the Taiwan region</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has conducted a major marine geophysical survey in waters east of the Taiwan region. Researchers collected data on seabed topography, sedimentary layers, deep geological structures, and geophysical fields.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China has conducted a major marine geophysical survey in waters east of the Taiwan region. Researchers collected data on seabed topography, sedimentary layers, deep geological structures, and geophysical fields.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese vice premier meets Putin, calls for closer cooperation in the Far East</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang has highlighted the potential for China and Russia to deepen cooperation in developing the Far East. He met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang has highlighted the potential for China and Russia to deepen cooperation in developing the Far East. He met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China to continue hydrological information sharing with Nepal to support disaster response</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Ministry of Water Resources says China will continue to share emergency hydrological monitoring information with Nepal, covering barrier and glacial lake risks, to aid rescue and disaster relief efforts.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Ministry of Water Resources says China will continue to share emergency hydrological monitoring information with Nepal, covering barrier and glacial lake risks, to aid rescue and disaster relief efforts.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China to advance development of new-type power grids</title>
      <itunes:summary>The National Energy Administration says China will advance the development of robust, intelligent and digitalized power grids to ensure the safe and stable operation of its power system, as it expects demand to grow 5 percent annually during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The National Energy Administration says China will advance the development of robust, intelligent and digitalized power grids to ensure the safe and stable operation of its power system, as it expects demand to grow 5 percent annually during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Large vehicles reach core search area as death toll rises to 21 in mudslide that hit Gyirong Port</title>
      <itunes:summary>Authorities in Xizang say the number of deaths in last week's mudslide that hit Gyirong Port along the China-Nepal border has risen to 21, with 541 people missing. Over 2,000 people have joined search and rescue efforts since the disaster last week.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Authorities in Xizang say the number of deaths in last week's mudslide that hit Gyirong Port along the China-Nepal border has risen to 21, with 541 people missing. Over 2,000 people have joined search and rescue efforts since the disaster last week.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>President Xi calls for mutual support, deeper cooperation between China, Egypt</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during a state visit to Egypt. The leaders discussed deepening bilateral ties and working together to maintain peace in the Middle East.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during a state visit to Egypt. The leaders discussed deepening bilateral ties and working together to maintain peace in the Middle East.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Zhao Xintong makes winning start in first tournamet as world No.1, Wu Yize out</title>
      <itunes:summary>New world No. 1 Zhao Xintong eased past Oliver Brown 4-1 in the first round of the snooker British Open in Cheltenham. Reigning world champion Wu Yize struggled to find his best form against Kyren Wilson and fell to the 2024 world champion 4-1.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>New world No. 1 Zhao Xintong eased past Oliver Brown 4-1 in the first round of the snooker British Open in Cheltenham. Reigning world champion Wu Yize struggled to find his best form against Kyren Wilson and fell to the 2024 world champion 4-1.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Road access to mudslide-hit border port restored in Xizang</title>
      <itunes:summary>Rescuers have basically restored road access to the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in Xizang in southwest China after days of round-the-clock repair work on a damaged national highway. Rescue personnel, relief supplies, and some equipment entered the core area via land routes.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Rescuers have basically restored road access to the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in Xizang in southwest China after days of round-the-clock repair work on a damaged national highway. Rescue personnel, relief supplies, and some equipment entered the core area via land routes.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Restoring road access to mudslide-hit border port remains top priority</title>
      <itunes:summary>Officials say restoring road access to the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port remains the top priority as rescue efforts continue in Xizang in southwest China. Nearly 700 personnel are involved in the effort to repair the G216 national highway leading to the port on the China-Nepal border.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Officials say restor...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Officials say restoring road access to the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port remains the top priority as rescue efforts continue in Xizang in southwest China. Nearly 700 personnel are involved in the effort to repair the G216 national highway leading to the port on the China-Nepal border.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xi says China, Egypt set example of friendship, solidarity between developing countries</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping says China and Egypt set an example of friendship, solidarity and coordination between developing countries. He made the remarks in a written speech delivered upon his arrival in Cairo for a state visit at the invitation of the Egyptian President.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping says China and Egypt set an example of friendship, solidarity and coordination between developing countries. He made the remarks in a written speech delivered upon his arrival in Cairo for a state visit at the invitation of the Egyptian President.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Risk under control after floodwater drains from barrier lake at Gyirong Port: experts</title>
      <itunes:summary>Authorities have relocated hundreds of villagers from the affected area after a mudslide struck Gyirong Port in Xizang last week, and more than 2,000 personnel are involved in search and rescue operations.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Authorities have rel...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Rescue helicopters flown into hardest-hit zones of Gyirong Port after deadly mudslide</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has deployed rescue helicopters to reach the hardest-hit areas of the Gyirong Port in Xizang following last week's mudslide. The helicopters delivered key supplies and personnel to assist the ongoing rescue efforts on the frontlines of the disaster on the China-Nepal border.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>Rescuers using heavy machinery are working round the clock to reopen a major highway leading to the mudslide-stricken Gyirong Port in Xizang in southwest China. Restoring the vital route will facilitate the entry of key equipment, personnel and supplies into the disaster area.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Nepal in touch with neighbors over mudslide, receives support from China: ministry</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Nepali foreign ministry said the government has maintained close communication with its neighbors and the international community following the deadly mudslide, adding that Nepal has received generous support from countries and partners including China, India, Japan, and the United States.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Nepali foreign ministry said the government has maintained close communication with its neighbors and the international community following the deadly mudslide, adding that Nepal has received generous support from countries and partners including China, India, Japan, and the United States.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Xinjiang sends heavy machinery to help restore access to Gyirong Port</title>
      <itunes:summary>The equipment includes flatbed trailers, ground mats, and cranes. The vehicles will help clear roadblocks and restore access to National Highway G216. Authorities aim to reopen the vital artery, ensure the smooth passage of relief supplies, and facilitate ongoing search-and-rescue operations.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>President Xi calls for closer China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation in AI, global governance</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rescuers clear main road to 1.1 km from Gyirong Port</title>
      <itunes:summary>In the core disaster area, dozens of rescue workers have completed two rounds of search within an area of 40,000 square meters. Telecom operators have set up base stations near mudslide-hit Gyirong Port.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's manufacturing PMI at 49.8 in August</title>
      <itunes:summary>The purchasing managers' index for China's manufacturing sector stood at 49.8 in August, up 0.6 points from July. The sub-indices for production and new orders both rose above the line separating expansion and contraction.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The purchasing managers' index for China's manufacturing sector stood at 49.8 in August, up 0.6 points from July. The sub-indices for production and new orders both rose above the line separating expansion and contraction.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mudslide rescue efforts intensify in Xizang as death toll rises to 16, with 546 missing</title>
      <itunes:summary>Rescuers are racing against time to search for survivors after a mudslide hit the border port of Gyirong in Xizang in southwest China. They are pushing forward into the core disaster area, carrying out road mud removal, disinfection and epidemic prevention.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Swiss police launch nationwide manhunt after fatal shooting at Aarau Rave</title>
      <itunes:summary>A shooting at a rave party left one dead and five others injured in the capital of Switzerland's northern Aargau canton in the early hours of Sunday. Swiss police are conducting a nationwide manhunt for the unidentified perpetrators.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A shooting at a rave party left one dead and five others injured in the capital of Switzerland's northern Aargau canton in the early hours of Sunday. Swiss police are conducting a nationwide manhunt for the unidentified perpetrators.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Communications restored at core rescue site near Gyirong Port</title>
      <itunes:summary>Communications have been restored at the core rescue site near Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border. New base stations have been set up along the route to support ongoing rescue operations.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>President Xi: China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation enters "golden period" of rapid development</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and a state visit. In a written speech, President Xi said China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation is entering a “golden period” of rapid development.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and a state visit. In a written speech, President Xi said China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation is entering a “golden period” of rapid development.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New barrier lake forms after landslide near Purepu Tsangpo River</title>
      <itunes:summary>A new barrier lake is forming after a fresh landslide downstream of Xizang's Purepu Tsangpo River, adding to the one created by Wednesday's devastating mudslide. Experts are conducting ground surveys in the area to assess the situation.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A new barrier lake is forming after a fresh landslide downstream of Xizang's Purepu Tsangpo River, adding to the one created by Wednesday's devastating mudslide. Experts are conducting ground surveys in the area to assess the situation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese relief supplies arrive in Nepal to support mudslide rescue efforts</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese relief supplies and four rescue experts have arrived in Nepal to assist with disaster relief efforts following devastating mudslides. The supplies include tents, blankets, sleeping bags, emergency food and other relief materials.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese relief supplies and four rescue experts have arrived in Nepal to assist with disaster relief efforts following devastating mudslides. The supplies include tents, blankets, sleeping bags, emergency food and other relief materials.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China sets up hotlines for families looking for 261 missing foreign nationals after mudslide</title>
      <itunes:summary>Authorities in Xizang say 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries, including Nepal, India, Latvia and the United States, are missing in the mudslide that struck Gyirong Port along the China-Nepal border.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Authorities in Xizang say 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries, including Nepal, India, Latvia and the United States, are missing in the mudslide that struck Gyirong Port along the China-Nepal border.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>More than 2,100 join rescue operation after mudslide at China-Nepal border</title>
      <itunes:summary>More than 2,100 rescuers have joined the operation after a mudslide hit Gyirong Port in Xizang along the China-Nepal border. They are advancing toward the core disaster area via air, land and water routes.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>More than 2,100 rescuers have joined the operation after a mudslide hit Gyirong Port in Xizang along the China-Nepal border. They are advancing toward the core disaster area via air, land and water routes.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mudslide at border port result of ice-rock avalanche in Nepal: expert</title>
      <itunes:summary>The mudslide at Gyirong Port along the China-Nepal border in Xizang has killed at least 16 people, with 546 others missing. Rescuers are pushing deeper into the disaster zone while authorities are stepping up monitoring and working to keep emergency communications running.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Helicopters airdrop food, medicine, gear as search continues at mudslide-hit Gyirong Port</title>
      <itunes:summary>Helicopters carrying food, medicine and rescue gear have dropped supplies to the core area at mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in Xizang. Drones are assessing conditions as rescue teams continue to advance.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Gyirong Town in southwest China has set up temporary shelters in hotels and village homestays for people affected by the mudslide. Nearly 500 residents and another 555 tourists have been safely relocated.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran's conditions to reopen strategic waterway center on lifting US naval blockade</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iran has outlined conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Its top demand is the full lifting of the US naval blockade. Meanwhile, the US says it has removed all mines from the key waterway.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Chinese researchers complete Earth-Moon "information highway" test</title>
      <itunes:summary>Researchers have completed a laser communications test between the Earth and the Moon, and established a two-way link across a distance of over 400,000 km. Scientists describe the link as an "information highway" that will provide a new high-speed data transmission route for future lunar missions.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Barrier lake near China-Nepal border basically stable with natural outflow: expert</title>
      <itunes:summary>Two barrier lakes have formed at the confluence of two rivers in Nepal and China. Experts say the water levels at the lakes are decreasing with natural outflow, and they are monitoring water volume and flow rate.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Two barrier lakes have formed at the confluence of two rivers in Nepal and China. Experts say the water levels at the lakes are decreasing with natural outflow, and they are monitoring water volume and flow rate.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>579 dead, 1,924 missing after Nepal's floods: disaster authority</title>
      <itunes:summary>Authorities say 579 people are dead and more than 1,900 missing after the devastating floods in northern Nepal. Meteorologists forecast that the region may have more rain in the coming days.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Authorities say 579 people are dead and more than 1,900 missing after the devastating floods in northern Nepal. Meteorologists forecast that the region may have more rain in the coming days.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>7 dead, 554 missing after mudslide hits border port in China's Xizang</title>
      <itunes:summary>Over 2,000 rescue workers and 86 specialists have been deployed to the disaster area. Local authorities have relocated about 500 people to temporary shelters that offer tents, beds and food.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iranian official says diplomacy possible if US understands pressure does not work</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says diplomacy with the United States can get back on track if Washington recognizes that pressure against Tehran does not work.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says diplomacy with the United States can get back on track if Washington recognizes that pressure against Tehran does not work.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Beijing rejects "China squeeze" narrative, highlights contribution to global development</title>
      <itunes:summary>A senior official with China’s top economic regulator has rejected the so-called "China squeeze" narrative, saying the country has supported the industrialization and green development of developing countries through concrete actions.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A senior official with China’s top economic regulator has rejected the so-called "China squeeze" narrative, saying the country has supported the industrialization and green development of developing countries through concrete actions.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Shenzhou-23 astronauts complete spacewalk</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Shenzhou-23 astronauts aboard China's space station have completed a five-and-a-half-hour spacewalk. They repaired a solar wing and installed a space debris protection device with support from the space station's robotic arm.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Shenzhou-23 astronauts aboard China's space station have completed a five-and-a-half-hour spacewalk. They repaired a solar wing and installed a space debris protection device with support from the space station's robotic arm.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's top leadership calls for all-out rescue efforts after Xizang mudslide</title>
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      <description>China's top leadership has called for intensified rescue efforts following a major mudslide in Gyirong County, Xizang Autonomous Region. It also urged searches for missing people, geological hazard monitoring, and measures to prevent secondary disasters.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's 2026 trade in services fair to showcase global debuts</title>
      <itunes:summary>Officials say the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services scheduled in Beijing next month will highlight new technologies, products and solutions in fields including information and communications, digital healthcare, smart education and environmental protection.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Officials say the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services scheduled in Beijing next month will highlight new technologies, products and solutions in fields including information and communications, digital healthcare, smart education and environmental protection.</description>
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      <title>Zhejiang activates highest-level emergency response as Typhoon Saudel approaches</title>
      <itunes:summary>Zhejiang in east China raised its emergency response to the highest level, as Typhoon Saudel is forecast to make landfall on Friday. Authorities warned the typhoon's impact coincides with the astronomical high tide, likely creating strong winds, towering waves, high tides and heavy rainfall.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Zhejiang in east China raised its emergency response to the highest level, as Typhoon Saudel is forecast to make landfall on Friday. Authorities warned the typhoon's impact coincides with the astronomical high tide, likely creating strong winds, towering waves, high tides and heavy rainfall.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China opposes potential additional US tariff on Chinese imports</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Chinese Commerce Ministry has voiced firm opposition to the US government's consideration of an additional 7.5-percent tariff on Chinese imports. It says the move is an act of protectionism that politicizes trade issues.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Chinese Commerce Ministry has voiced firm opposition to the US government's consideration of an additional 7.5-percent tariff on Chinese imports. It says the move is an act of protectionism that politicizes trade issues.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Nearly 100 Chinese nationals remain missing on Nepalese side due to mudslide</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Chinese Foreign Ministry says nearly 100 Chinese nationals remain missing on the Nepalese side after a mudslide struck a port along the China-Nepal border in Xizang Autonomous Region.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese foreign minister urges removal of obstacles to China-US high-level exchanges</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2 rescued, 3 dead, 558 missing after mudslide hits border port in China's Xizang</title>
      <itunes:summary>Rescuers are racing to a mudslide-stricken border port in Xizang in southwest China, after the disaster caused heavy casualties along the China-Nepal border. Officials say 3 people have been killed and over 500 remain missing. At least 2 people have been rescued.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rescuers rush to mudslide-hit border port in SW China's Xizang</title>
      <itunes:summary>Rescue teams are racing to a mudslide-stricken border port in Xizang region in southwest China after the disaster caused significant casualties across the China-Nepal border. At least three people have died and many are missing at the border Port in Gyirong County in Xizang.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Rescue teams are racing to a mudslide-stricken border port in Xizang region in southwest China after the disaster caused significant casualties across the China-Nepal border. At least three people have died and many are missing at the border Port in Gyirong County in Xizang.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Meta agrees to pay up to 17 bln USD in settlement over social media addiction claims</title>
      <itunes:summary>Meta has settled a landmark lawsuit brought by a coalition of dozens of U.S. states over allegations of social media addiction. The proposed settlement includes a monetary payment of up to 17 billion U.S. dollars to the states over 10 years.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Meta has settled a landmark lawsuit brought by a coalition of dozens of U.S. states over allegations of social media addiction. The proposed settlement includes a monetary payment of up to 17 billion U.S. dollars to the states over 10 years.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>At least 72 dead in northern Nepal flash floods</title>
      <itunes:summary>Tourism officials said more than 380 tourists were reported missing after the torrents swept through Rasuwa district. Flood water damaged houses, roads and infrastructure.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Tourism officials said more than 380 tourists were reported missing after the torrents swept through Rasuwa district. Flood water damaged houses, roads and infrastructure.</description>
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      <itunes:summary>Heavy casualties are feared near Gyirong Port in Xizang after a mudslide on the Nepalese side of the border. Finance and emergency management authorities, along with China's top economic regulator, have earmarked 220 million yuan, or nearly 33 million US dollars, in relief funds.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China to have 500 zero-carbon factories by 2030: ministry</title>
      <itunes:summary>China is aiming to build 500 zero-carbon factories by the end of 2030 as part of its carbon peaking target set for the 15th Five-Year Plan. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said China will place more focus on the coordinated development of smart and green sectors, and develop lightweight, low-cost and ready-to-use green manufacturing equipment.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China has formulated nearly 200 key standards for AI sector</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has formulated nearly 200 key standards for artificial intelligence, aiming to guide the sector toward sound and orderly growth. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said AI ethics reviews and service practices are being piloted in multiple cities.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran, Oman discuss phased framework for temporary corridor in Hormuz Strait</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iran and Oman have exchanged views on a phased framework that includes the establishment of a temporary joint shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz. This came as the Omani Foreign Minister visited Tehran, where he met his Iranian counterpart.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Iran and Oman have exchanged views on a phased framework that includes the establishment of a temporary joint shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz. This came as the Omani Foreign Minister visited Tehran, where he met his Iranian counterpart.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Canada announces counter-tariffs on over 700 US goods</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Canadian federal government has announced retaliatory tariffs on over 700 US goods valued at about 20 billion US dollars. Officials said the countermeasures match the total value of Canadian products targeted by the latest 50-percent US tariffs.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Canadian federal government has announced retaliatory tariffs on over 700 US goods valued at about 20 billion US dollars. Officials said the countermeasures match the total value of Canadian products targeted by the latest 50-percent US tariffs.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>World Humanoid Robot Games testing ground for AI application</title>
      <itunes:summary>Robots developed by teams from around the world are competing in events including boxing and hand dexterity challenges at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. These complex tests are helping developers identify weaknesses and fine-tune products, as investors watch for the next turning point in the physical AI industry.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Robots developed by teams from around the world are competing in events including boxing and hand dexterity challenges at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. These complex tests are helping developers identify weaknesses and fine-tune products, as investors watch for the next turning point in the physical AI industry.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Zheng Qinwen begins US Open campaign from qualifying</title>
      <itunes:summary>For the first time in four years, the Olympic champion has to get to a Grand Slam main draw through qualifying. She got past her Chinese compatriot You Xiaodi in straight sets to reach the second qualifying round.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>For the first time in four years, the Olympic champion has to get to a Grand Slam main draw through qualifying. She got past her Chinese compatriot You Xiaodi in straight sets to reach the second qualifying round.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran's currency hits record low as US moves to unveil new sanctions</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iran's currency has plunged to a record low on the open market, hours before the US announcement of a new wave of sanctions aimed at further isolating Tehran. The rial fell toward 2 million against the US dollar as trading opened on currency markets.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Iran's currency has plunged to a record low on the open market, hours before the US announcement of a new wave of sanctions aimed at further isolating Tehran. The rial fell toward 2 million against the US dollar as trading opened on currency markets.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>India lifts 4-year-long ban on wheat exports</title>
      <itunes:summary>India has lifted a 4-year-long ban on exports of wheat and wheat products. The federal government said it was a step toward encouraging the farming community to increase wheat production in the coming years.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>India has lifted a 4...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>India has lifted a 4-year-long ban on exports of wheat and wheat products. The federal government said it was a step toward encouraging the farming community to increase wheat production in the coming years.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China proposes formulating key standards for humanoid robots</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has proposed formulating at least 100 key standards for the humanoid robot industry by 2028. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released a draft guideline for developing a national standard system for the industry.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China has proposed formulating at least 100 key standards for the humanoid robot industry by 2028. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released a draft guideline for developing a national standard system for the industry.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>APEC SME ministerial meeting to focus on innovation, cooperation</title>
      <itunes:summary>China said it hopes that all economies will reach forward-looking and practical consensus, promote mutual learning of policies and the translation of outcomes, and jointly enhance the innovation capacity, digitalization level and sustainable development capabilities of SMEs in the Asia-Pacific region.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China said it hopes that all economies will reach forward-looking and practical consensus, promote mutual learning of policies and the translation of outcomes, and jointly enhance the innovation capacity, digitalization level and sustainable development capabilities of SMEs in the Asia-Pacific region.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China, Jordan express readiness to deepen bilateral ties, exchange ideas on Middle East</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on China and Jordan to deepen cooperation in areas including trade, infrastructure, and AI, as he held talks with King Abdullah II who is on a state visit to China.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on China and Jordan to deepen cooperation in areas including trade, infrastructure, and AI, as he held talks with King Abdullah II who is on a state visit to China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Majority of Canadians back ending US trade talks as Trump hits back at retaliatory measures</title>
      <itunes:summary>A poll shows that over three quarters of the respondents in Canada support the federal government's decision to walk away from trade talks with the United States. The Angus Reid Institute survey found that the majority of Canadians also back the government's plan to match US tariffs. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has hit back at Canada's retaliatory tariffs.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>A poll shows that ov...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>A poll shows that over three quarters of the respondents in Canada support the federal government's decision to walk away from trade talks with the United States. The Angus Reid Institute survey found that the majority of Canadians also back the government's plan to match US tariffs. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has hit back at Canada's retaliatory tariffs.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Australian state vaccinates little penguins at popular sites against H5N1</title>
      <itunes:summary>Authorities in Australia's Victoria state have started vaccinating 5,000 little penguins on Phillip Island and in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda against the H5N1 bird flu. Australia confirmed the first case in a mammal after finding the virus in a long-nosed fur seal.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Authorities in Australia's Victoria state have started vaccinating 5,000 little penguins on Phillip Island and in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda against the H5N1 bird flu. Australia confirmed the first case in a mammal after finding the virus in a long-nosed fur seal.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China activates level-IV disaster response for Typhoon Narra floods in Guangxi</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has activated an emergency response for flooding in Guangxi caused by Typhoon Narra. A central work team has been dispatched to the region to assess damage, assist with the relocation of affected people and provide support.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China has activated an emergency response for flooding in Guangxi caused by Typhoon Narra. A central work team has been dispatched to the region to assess damage, assist with the relocation of affected people and provide support.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Nevada officials say more than 40000 people evacuated as Hawk Fire approaches Reno</title>
      <itunes:summary>A fast-growing fire has led to over 42,000 evacuations as it is spreading toward neighborhoods and consumed some homes in Reno, in the US state of Nevada. Authorities say an additional 45,000 people are in the evacuation warning zone.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A fast-growing fire has led to over 42,000 evacuations as it is spreading toward neighborhoods and consumed some homes in Reno, in the US state of Nevada. Authorities say an additional 45,000 people are in the evacuation warning zone.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Death toll rises to 30 in Guinea rubbish dump landslide</title>
      <itunes:summary>A landslide at a rubbish dump on the outskirts of the Guinean capital has killed 30 people and injured 22 others. The Guinean government said search and rescue operations are continuing on the ground in Conakry.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>A landslide at a rub...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>A landslide at a rubbish dump on the outskirts of the Guinean capital has killed 30 people and injured 22 others. The Guinean government said search and rescue operations are continuing on the ground in Conakry.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's 2026 summer box office tops 11.5 billion yuan</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's summer box office is enjoying a bumper season. Industry data shows that revenue has already surpassed 11.5 billion yuan, or more than 1.7 billion US dollars.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>China's summer box o...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>China's summer box office is enjoying a bumper season. Industry data shows that revenue has already surpassed 11.5 billion yuan, or more than 1.7 billion US dollars.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China forms delegation for WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has formed its 220-member national delegation for the 48th WorldSkills Competition. Shanghai will host the event from September 22 to 27.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>China has formed its...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>China has formed its 220-member national delegation for the 48th WorldSkills Competition. Shanghai will host the event from September 22 to 27.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran warns countries against joining US economic pressure campaign</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iran's top security official warns that any country participating in the US economic pressure campaign against Tehran will be considered an enemy.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Iran's top security official warns that any country participating in the US economic pressure campaign against Tehran will be considered an enemy.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US teacher revisits Chinese desert-control project 27 years later</title>
      <itunes:summary>Former American high school history teacher Ronald Sakolsky raised 5,000 dollars from US donors for a pair of Chinese desert-control pioneers in 1999. The fund has helped the Chinese pioneers expand a small swathe of green to more than eight million trees, covering more than 11,000 acres of once-barren land.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Former American high...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Former American high school history teacher Ronald Sakolsky raised 5,000 dollars from US donors for a pair of Chinese desert-control pioneers in 1999. The fund has helped the Chinese pioneers expand a small swathe of green to more than eight million trees, covering more than 11,000 acres of once-barren land.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Humanoid robot beats men's 100m world record in Beijing</title>
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      <title>Canadian PM vows "dollar-for-dollar" tariffs against US as trade talks collapse</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>USS Abraham Lincoln heading home after a nine-month deployment</title>
      <itunes:summary>The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to the United States after a nine-month deployment in the Middle East for operations against Iran. The deployment comes amid reports of deteriorating living conditions aboard the Lincoln.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Indonesian president meets Chinese ministers, seeks closer strategic cooperation</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Indonesian president has met the Chinese foreign and defense ministers and called for stronger strategic cooperation, including in politics, the economy and technology.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US, Canada fail to reach trade deal as tariff tensions escalate</title>
      <itunes:summary>The United States and Canada have failed to reach a trade deal, with Washington announcing plans to impose 50-percent tariffs on certain Canadian imports.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Humanoid robots to compete in weightlifting, tug-of-war at sports event in Beijing</title>
      <itunes:summary>More than 2,000 humanoid robots from 16 countries are competing under stricter autonomy rules at the World Humanoid Robot Games that will put their speed, strength and real-world skills to the test.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Paredes banned for 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle</title>
      <itunes:summary>Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes received a 10-match ban for striking Spain opponents moments after losing the World Cup final. FIFA also fined the Argentina football federation $321,000 for disciplinary breaches during the World Cup, including discriminatory chants from fans.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes received a 10-match ban for striking Spain opponents moments after losing the World Cup final. FIFA also fined the Argentina football federation $321,000 for disciplinary breaches during the World Cup, including discriminatory chants from fans.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese court accepts real estate developer Evergrande's liquidation case</title>
      <itunes:summary>The development came a day after a court sentenced former Evergrande Group boss Xu Jiayin to life in prison after finding him and the enterprise guilty of illegally absorbing public deposits, fundraising fraud, and corporate bribery.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The development came a day after a court sentenced former Evergrande Group boss Xu Jiayin to life in prison after finding him and the enterprise guilty of illegally absorbing public deposits, fundraising fraud, and corporate bribery.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China sees strong growth in high-tech foreign investment in first seven months</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese authorities say the country saw strong growth in foreign investment in high-tech industries in the first seven months of 2026. FDI in high-tech industries surged 32.7 percent to more than 182 billion yuan.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese authorities say the country saw strong growth in foreign investment in high-tech industries in the first seven months of 2026. FDI in high-tech industries surged 32.7 percent to more than 182 billion yuan.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese foreign minister calls for stronger all-round cooperation with Indonesia</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on China and Indonesia to strengthen all-round cooperation and build greater development synergy to jointly tackle risks and challenges.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on China and Indonesia to strengthen all-round cooperation and build greater development synergy to jointly tackle risks and challenges.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Moscow urges Tokyo to stop whitewashing Japanese aggression in World War II</title>
      <itunes:summary>Moscow has urged Tokyo to acknowledge Japan's aggression in World War II and stop attempts to whitewash its history. A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson also criticized Japan's push toward remilitarization.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Moscow has urged Tokyo to acknowledge Japan's aggression in World War II and stop attempts to whitewash its history. A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson also criticized Japan's push toward remilitarization.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China optimizes fiscal, financial policies to boost domestic demand: Finance Ministry</title>
      <itunes:summary>A Finance Ministry official says China has adjusted its coordinated fiscal and financial policies to increase domestic demand. The new measures include expanding the scope of interest subsidies and raising the upper limit on quotas.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A Finance Ministry official says China has adjusted its coordinated fiscal and financial policies to increase domestic demand. The new measures include expanding the scope of interest subsidies and raising the upper limit on quotas.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China, Switzerland complete FTA upgrade negotiations</title>
      <itunes:summary>China and Switzerland have announced the completion of their Free Trade Agreement upgrade negotiations, signing a memorandum of understanding in Bern. The two sides committed to greater two-way openness in goods, services, investment, and rules.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China and Switzerland have announced the completion of their Free Trade Agreement upgrade negotiations, signing a memorandum of understanding in Bern. The two sides committed to greater two-way openness in goods, services, investment, and rules.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>First Chinese container ship arrives in Murmansk via Arctic Route</title>
      <itunes:summary>A Chinese container ship has arrived at Russia's Murmansk port via the Northern Sea Route, marking the launch of regular container shipping between China and Russia's largest Arctic deep-water port. Officials hailed the milestone as a step forward for the "Polar Silk Road".</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A Chinese container ship has arrived at Russia's Murmansk port via the Northern Sea Route, marking the launch of regular container shipping between China and Russia's largest Arctic deep-water port. Officials hailed the milestone as a step forward for the "Polar Silk Road".</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China expands private-sector access to satellite IoT services</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has approved Zhejiang Geespace to conduct a two-year commercial trial of satellite Internet of Things services, further opening the sector to private firms.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has approved Zhejiang Geespace to conduct a two-year commercial trial of satellite Internet of Things services, further opening the sector to private firms.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China and Indonesia look to strengthen ties beyond trade</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is heading to Jakarta for a visit that marks a new chapter in China-Indonesia relations. Beyond trade and investment, both countries are now expanding cooperation into strategic areas.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is heading to Jakarta for a visit that marks a new chapter in China-Indonesia relations. Beyond trade and investment, both countries are now expanding cooperation into strategic areas.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Shanghai rolls out measures to boost property market</title>
      <itunes:summary>Shanghai has introduced a series of measures to further support the property market, including lowering the minimum down payment for second-home purchases in suburban areas.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Shanghai has introduced a series of measures to further support the property market, including lowering the minimum down payment for second-home purchases in suburban areas.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China urges US to repeal tariffs on drones, drone parts</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has urged the United States to immediately repeal tariffs on drones and drone parts under Section 232, saying the measures harm Chinese businesses and disrupt global supply chains.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China has urged the United States to immediately repeal tariffs on drones and drone parts under Section 232, saying the measures harm Chinese businesses and disrupt global supply chains.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>South Korean president calls for greater partnership with China</title>
      <itunes:summary>South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for building a mutually beneficial partnership with China. He said closer strategic cooperation is conducive to the interests of the two countries as well as regional peace and stability.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for building a mutually beneficial partnership with China. He said closer strategic cooperation is conducive to the interests of the two countries as well as regional peace and stability.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China adds Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam to 240-hour visa-free transit program</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has expanded its 240-hour visa-free transit policy to include Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam, effective from Thursday. The scheme now covers 57 countries. Citizens of the two countries also qualify for the 30-day visa-free entry to Hainan Province, now open to 61 nations.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China has expanded its 240-hour visa-free transit policy to include Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam, effective from Thursday. The scheme now covers 57 countries. Citizens of the two countries also qualify for the 30-day visa-free entry to Hainan Province, now open to 61 nations.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US national debt tops 40 trillion USD for first time in history</title>
      <itunes:summary>Data released by the Treasury Department shows the US national debt has surpassed 40 trillion US dollars for the first time in history. Debt held by the public stood at over 32.2 trillion, and intragovernmental holdings reached above 7.7 trillion.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Data released by the Treasury Department shows the US national debt has surpassed 40 trillion US dollars for the first time in history. Debt held by the public stood at over 32.2 trillion, and intragovernmental holdings reached above 7.7 trillion.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Companies put on top robotics show at World Robot Conference in Beijing</title>
      <itunes:summary>This year's World Robot Conference in Beijing has brought together more than 300 exhibitors, a 69 percent increase from last year, across four pavilions that cover robotics applications in manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and emergency rescue.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This year's World Ro...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>This year's World Robot Conference in Beijing has brought together more than 300 exhibitors, a 69 percent increase from last year, across four pavilions that cover robotics applications in manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and emergency rescue.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Generators, water purifiers from China arrive in earthquake-hit Colombia</title>
      <itunes:summary>The supplies from China will offer electricity, clean drinking water and shelter for the people affected in Colombia's magnitude 7.7 earthquake.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Unitree shares close Shanghai debut at 845 yuan after soaring 629% upon opening</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese company Unitree Robotics closed its opening day on Shanghai's STAR Market at 845 yuan per share, after peaking at 1,100 yuan in earlier sessions. The robot maker raised nearly 6.1 billion yuan, or about 905 million US dollars, in its initial public offering.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese company Unitree Robotics closed its opening day on Shanghai's STAR Market at 845 yuan per share, after peaking at 1,100 yuan in earlier sessions. The robot maker raised nearly 6.1 billion yuan, or about 905 million US dollars, in its initial public offering.</description>
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      <itunes:summary>South Korea says the joint military exercise with the US will end earlier. It said the exercise, which kicked off Monday, will end Friday to adjust the scale following the proposal from the US side. The joint drill was originally scheduled to run until next Thursday.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>South Korea says the joint military exercise with the US will end earlier. It said the exercise, which kicked off Monday, will end Friday to adjust the scale following the proposal from the US side. The joint drill was originally scheduled to run until next Thursday.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China launches Zhuque-3, achieving its first rocket recovery on land</title>
      <itunes:summary>China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land. It marked China's first successful land-based controlled recovery of a rocket's first stage using deployable landing legs.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land. It marked China's first successful land-based controlled recovery of a rocket's first stage using deployable landing legs.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Germany opens new technology center for drone security</title>
      <itunes:summary>Germany has inaugurated a new technology center for drone security to enhance the safe operation of unmanned aerial systems. The German Interior Minister said the facility will allow the testing of anti-drone technology under realistic conditions.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Germany has inaugurated a new technology center for drone security to enhance the safe operation of unmanned aerial systems. The German Interior Minister said the facility will allow the testing of anti-drone technology under realistic conditions.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>China's National Climate Center has forecast that sea ‌surface temperatures in ‌the central and eastern equatorial Pacific ‌Ocean will keep rising and ‌peak around November to December, forming a super El Nino that could be ‌the strongest ever recorded.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's National Climate Center has forecast that sea ‌surface temperatures in ‌the central and eastern equatorial Pacific ‌Ocean will keep rising and ‌peak around November to December, forming a super El Nino that could be ‌the strongest ever recorded.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese, Ecuadorian leaders discuss BRI cooperation, investment during talks in Beijing</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with his Ecuadorian counterpart in Beijing, as President Daniel Noboa pays his first state visit to China. The visit comes as the two countries mark 10 years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with his Ecuadorian counterpart in Beijing, as President Daniel Noboa pays his first state visit to China. The visit comes as the two countries mark 10 years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China calls for better services, scenarios at lower-tier markets to drive consumption</title>
      <itunes:summary>The government unveiled a set of measures that include encouraging domestic brands to open regional debut stores, and better services that cater to the elderly and children.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The government unvei...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The government unveiled a set of measures that include encouraging domestic brands to open regional debut stores, and better services that cater to the elderly and children.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia to establish 1-bln-liter reserves of jet fuel, diesel</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Australian government says it will establish a strategic reserve of 1 billion liters of jet fuel and diesel to protect against future supply shocks. Officials say the government will invest 3.2 billion Australian dollars to establish the Fuel Security Reserve.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Australian gover...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The Australian government says it will establish a strategic reserve of 1 billion liters of jet fuel and diesel to protect against future supply shocks. Officials say the government will invest 3.2 billion Australian dollars to establish the Fuel Security Reserve.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China targets 440 mln tonnes of oil, gas supply by 2030</title>
      <itunes:summary>The National Energy Administration says China's domestic oil and gas supply is expected to reach 440 million metric tons of oil equivalent by 2030. A new five-year plan also sets targets to add 20,000 km of long-distance oil and gas pipelines by 2030.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The National Energy Administration says China's domestic oil and gas supply is expected to reach 440 million metric tons of oil equivalent by 2030. A new five-year plan also sets targets to add 20,000 km of long-distance oil and gas pipelines by 2030.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese robot maker Unitree to debut on Shanghai's STAR Market Wednesday</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Hangzhou-based company will be listed at an offering price of 150.8 yuan, or about 22 US dollars, per share. That will give the company an estimated market capitalization of nearly 61 billion yuan following its initial public offering.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Hangzhou-based c...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The Hangzhou-based company will be listed at an offering price of 150.8 yuan, or about 22 US dollars, per share. That will give the company an estimated market capitalization of nearly 61 billion yuan following its initial public offering.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's industrial robot output up 28.5% in first seven months</title>
      <itunes:summary>According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the national economy maintained overall stability in the January-July period, with a trend toward new growth drivers and improved quality. Industrial value-added of surveyed enterprises was up by 5.3 percent.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>According to the Nat...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the national economy maintained overall stability in the January-July period, with a trend toward new growth drivers and improved quality. Industrial value-added of surveyed enterprises was up by 5.3 percent.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country’s history. Health authorities say over 4,900 confirmed cases and over 2,300 deaths have been recorded since the outbreak began, putting the fatality rate at 47 percent.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Ebola outbreak i...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country’s history. Health authorities say over 4,900 confirmed cases and over 2,300 deaths have been recorded since the outbreak began, putting the fatality rate at 47 percent.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hong Kong airport passenger traffic up 11.7 pct in H1</title>
      <itunes:summary>Financial secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong's airport handled 32.8 million passenger trips in the first half of 2026. He says the city's efficient transport network, paired with a series of mega-events and exhibitions held this year, has boosted both business and leisure arrivals.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Financial secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong's airport handled 32.8 million passenger trips in the first half of 2026. He says the city's efficient transport network, paired with a series of mega-events and exhibitions held this year, has boosted both business and leisure arrivals.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Wildfires on Greek island of Salamina kill 2, injure 9</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Fire Service says two bodies have been found during a wildfire-fighting operation on the Greek island of Salamina. Fueled by strong winds, the blaze was burning through pine trees and had also damaged homes. Salamina is about 20 km west of the Greek capital Athens.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Fire Service say...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The Fire Service says two bodies have been found during a wildfire-fighting operation on the Greek island of Salamina. Fueled by strong winds, the blaze was burning through pine trees and had also damaged homes. Salamina is about 20 km west of the Greek capital Athens.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Spokesperson: Iran, Oman agree on shipping route map for Strait of Hormuz</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran and Oman have agreed on a shipping route map for the Strait of Hormuz despite the US blockade.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran and Oman have agreed on a shipping route map for the Strait of Hormuz despite the US blockade.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China says allegations by Philippine defense secretary are unfounded</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Chinese Foreign Ministry has rejected allegations by the Philippines' defense secretary that Chinese workers in the country were engaged in illegal activities.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Chinese Foreign Ministry has rejected allegations by the Philippines' defense secretary that Chinese workers in the country were engaged in illegal activities.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israeli airstrikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israel has launched new airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least 11 people and wounding several others. The attacks are among Israel's deadliest since a truce with Hezbollah began in June.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Israel has launched ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Israel has launched new airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least 11 people and wounding several others. The attacks are among Israel's deadliest since a truce with Hezbollah began in June.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Original innovation in focus at Beijing event as scholars explore "advancing science for humanity"</title>
      <itunes:summary>The International Congress of Basic Science features over 500 academic sessions covering topics ranging from generative AI reasoning and computer vision to quantum information. Speeches by leading academics highlighted curiosity-driven research, AI’s role in scientific discovery, and China's growing support for fundamental research.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The International Co...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The International Congress of Basic Science features over 500 academic sessions covering topics ranging from generative AI reasoning and computer vision to quantum information. Speeches by leading academics highlighted curiosity-driven research, AI’s role in scientific discovery, and China's growing support for fundamental research.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ceuta steps up public health measures after mass migrant influx</title>
      <itunes:summary>The plan includes enhanced tuberculosis surveillance and expanded monitoring of drinking and coastal waters. Authorities have tightened security along the border after calls for another mass crossing circulated on social media following a recent influx of migrants.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The plan includes en...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The plan includes enhanced tuberculosis surveillance and expanded monitoring of drinking and coastal waters. Authorities have tightened security along the border after calls for another mass crossing circulated on social media following a recent influx of migrants.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iranian foreign minister: No decision yet on resuming talks with US</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran has yet to decide on resuming direct talks with the United States. He also confirms that Qatar and Pakistan are relaying messages between the US and Iran.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Iranian Foreign Mini...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran has yet to decide on resuming direct talks with the United States. He also confirms that Qatar and Pakistan are relaying messages between the US and Iran.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China railway passenger trips hit record 2.8 billion in first seven months</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's railway network handled a record 2.8 billion passenger trips in the first seven months of 2026, up 4.1 percent from the same period last year.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>China's railway netw...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>China's railway network handled a record 2.8 billion passenger trips in the first seven months of 2026, up 4.1 percent from the same period last year.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Indonesia earthquake kills 20 people</title>
      <itunes:summary>More than 100 aftershocks have been recorded after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia. The number of deaths has risen to 20.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>China says it strongly deplores Japan's moves related to the Yasukuni shrine, and has lodged serious protests. China’s foreign ministry called Japan's moves a challenge to the foundational norms of civilization, and a provocation against the postwar international order.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China says it strongly deplores Japan's moves related to the Yasukuni shrine, and has lodged serious protests. China’s foreign ministry called Japan's moves a challenge to the foundational norms of civilization, and a provocation against the postwar international order.</description>
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      <itunes:summary>The announcement from US President Donald Trump came amid growing concerns over conditions aboard the aircraft carrier, including reported shortages of basic supplies, water contamination, and deteriorating mental health among crew members.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Multiple reports have emerged of deteriorating living conditions and mental health problems aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China sends rescue teams to Henan after levee breach</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has sent more than 200 engineering rescue personnel and heavy equipment to Zhoukou, Henan Province, after torrential rain from the remnants of Typhoon Dolphin caused rivers to swell and breached a levee on Thursday.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China has sent more than 200 engineering rescue personnel and heavy equipment to Zhoukou, Henan Province, after torrential rain from the remnants of Typhoon Dolphin caused rivers to swell and breached a levee on Thursday.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China calls for vigilance against Japan's remilitarization</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Chinese Defense Ministry has urged Japan to stop its dangerous acts of remilitarization. The statement comes as August 15 marks the 81st anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Chinese Defense Ministry has urged Japan to stop its dangerous acts of remilitarization. The statement comes as August 15 marks the 81st anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's 2026 box office surpasses 25 billion yuan</title>
      <itunes:summary>Data from online platforms shows that China's total box office revenue for 2026 has surpassed 25 billion yuan, or around 3.5 billion U.S. dollars. The summer movie season has been a major driver of growth.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Data from online platforms shows that China's total box office revenue for 2026 has surpassed 25 billion yuan, or around 3.5 billion U.S. dollars. The summer movie season has been a major driver of growth.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Zhang/Siniakova win WTA Toronto doubles title for third team crown</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's Zhang Shuai and Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova won the women's doubles title at the WTA 1000 event in Toronto, beating third seeds Sara Errani and Nicole Melichar-Martinez 6-3, 6-4 in the final.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's Zhang Shuai and Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova won the women's doubles title at the WTA 1000 event in Toronto, beating third seeds Sara Errani and Nicole Melichar-Martinez 6-3, 6-4 in the final.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ecuadorian President to visit China</title>
      <itunes:summary>Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa will pay an eight-day state visit to China starting Sunday. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the China-Ecuador comprehensive strategic partnership. China hopes the visit will help achieve new progress in bilateral relations.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa will pay an eight-day state visit to China starting Sunday. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the China-Ecuador comprehensive strategic partnership. China hopes the visit will help achieve new progress in bilateral relations.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Wildfire prompts evacuations in popular Greek resort of Siviri</title>
      <itunes:summary>A large wildfire, fueled by strong winds, has hit a popular resort in northern Greece, prompting authorities to order evacuations. Firefighters are battling rapidly spreading flames with the support of water-dropping aircraft and helicopters.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A large wildfire, fueled by strong winds, has hit a popular resort in northern Greece, prompting authorities to order evacuations. Firefighters are battling rapidly spreading flames with the support of water-dropping aircraft and helicopters.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Peru declares emergency in 607 districts over water shortages</title>
      <itunes:summary>Peru has declared a 60-day state of emergency in at least 607 districts across 16 regions due to an imminent risk of water shortages that could affect local populations and activities in the coming months.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Peru has declared a 60-day state of emergency in at least 607 districts across 16 regions due to an imminent risk of water shortages that could affect local populations and activities in the coming months.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese motorcycle brand secures EU type approval</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO has secured its first EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval certificate for its 500RR model, allowing it to enter EU markets and other countries recognizing WVTA certification.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO has secured its first EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval certificate for its 500RR model, allowing it to enter EU markets and other countries recognizing WVTA certification.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran says Strait of Hormuz is under its control</title>
      <itunes:summary>The head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit says the Strait of Hormuz is under Iran's control and management. The remarks come one day after US President Donald Trump's claim that the US has total control of the waterway.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit says the Strait of Hormuz is under Iran's control and management. The remarks come one day after US President Donald Trump's claim that the US has total control of the waterway.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands for first time</title>
      <itunes:summary>Russian media reports say President Vladimir Putin has visited the Far Eastern Kuril Island of Iturup. Russia and Japan are involved in a territorial row over the island, which Japan calls Etorofu, and three other islands off Hokkaido.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Russian media reports say President Vladimir Putin has visited the Far Eastern Kuril Island of Iturup. Russia and Japan are involved in a territorial row over the island, which Japan calls Etorofu, and three other islands off Hokkaido.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US Strategic Petroleum Reserve hits lowest level since 1983</title>
      <itunes:summary>The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest level in more than four decades. Data from the US Energy Information Administration shows the stockpile stood at 298.7 million barrels as of the week ending August 7.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The US Strategic Pet...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest level in more than four decades. Data from the US Energy Information Administration shows the stockpile stood at 298.7 million barrels as of the week ending August 7.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Former Barcelona boss Xavi appointed Netherlands head coach</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Dutch football federation has appointed Xavi Hernandez as head coach of the Netherlands national team. Xavi has signed a four-year contract, committing him to lead the Netherlands through both Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Dutch football f...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The Dutch football federation has appointed Xavi Hernandez as head coach of the Netherlands national team. Xavi has signed a four-year contract, committing him to lead the Netherlands through both Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UN humanitarian office reiterates support for Colombia earthquake response</title>
      <itunes:summary>The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says it is working with its partners to support the government-led response to the devastating earthquake in Colombia. Colombian media reported that the earthquake has left over 240 people dead, with 3,770 others injured.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The UN Office for th...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says it is working with its partners to support the government-led response to the devastating earthquake in Colombia. Colombian media reported that the earthquake has left over 240 people dead, with 3,770 others injured.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Thailand suspends gun permits after deadly school shooting</title>
      <itunes:summary>The measures include re-examining all permits still pending approval, and suspending new "welfare gun" programs which allow eligible public officials to buy discounted weapons. Government agencies will inspect gun dealers nationwide and verify sales records.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The measures include...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The measures include re-examining all permits still pending approval, and suspending new "welfare gun" programs which allow eligible public officials to buy discounted weapons. Government agencies will inspect gun dealers nationwide and verify sales records.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's major river-to-sea canal begins vessel trials</title>
      <itunes:summary>Pinglu Canal has started vessel trials ahead of its planned opening next month. The 134-kilometer waterway is the backbone of China's New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, which has evolved into a strategic route linking China's inland regions with ASEAN and other global markets.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Pinglu Canal has sta...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Pinglu Canal has started vessel trials ahead of its planned opening next month. The 134-kilometer waterway is the backbone of China's New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, which has evolved into a strategic route linking China's inland regions with ASEAN and other global markets.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's C919 aircraft makes international debut on Beijing-Ulaanbaatar route</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's C919 passenger aircraft has begun international services as it took off from Beijing heading to Ulaanbaatar. The service has taken the plane beyond the domestic network where it has accumulated most of its commercial experience since entering service in 2023.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>China's C919 passeng...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>China's C919 passenger aircraft has begun international services as it took off from Beijing heading to Ulaanbaatar. The service has taken the plane beyond the domestic network where it has accumulated most of its commercial experience since entering service in 2023.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Central China's Henan launches highest-level alert for rainstorms</title>
      <itunes:summary>Henan in central China has upgraded its warning for torrential rain to the highest-level, as downpours continue to batter large swathes of the province. Authorities have suspended classes, business operations, and non-essential outdoor activities in the affected areas.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Henan in central China has upgraded its warning for torrential rain to the highest-level, as downpours continue to batter large swathes of the province. Authorities have suspended classes, business operations, and non-essential outdoor activities in the affected areas.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Air China to launch new route to Romania, Croatia</title>
      <itunes:summary>Air China will launch a new route connecting Beijing with Romania's capital Bucharest and Croatia's main city Zagreb, starting Sept. 4. The new service follows the launch of Air China's Beijing-Venice route in July.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Data released by the China Passenger Car Association shows that the NEV retail penetration rate among domestic brands reached nearly 84 percent in July. Production of new energy passenger vehicles was nearly 1.5 million units for the month, up by more than a quarter.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Data released by the China Passenger Car Association shows that the NEV retail penetration rate among domestic brands reached nearly 84 percent in July. Production of new energy passenger vehicles was nearly 1.5 million units for the month, up by more than a quarter.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Yen surrenders half of joint US-Japan intervention gains as weakness deepens</title>
      <itunes:summary>The yen hovered around 159 per dollar on Tuesday, well off the post-intervention three-month peak of 155.2. With Japanese markets closed for a holiday, thinner liquidity has raised the risk of another round of official action.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The yen hovered around 159 per dollar on Tuesday, well off the post-intervention three-month peak of 155.2. With Japanese markets closed for a holiday, thinner liquidity has raised the risk of another round of official action.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Venezuela, EU offer help after Colombia earthquake kills more than 130</title>
      <itunes:summary>Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez says her country is preparing to send personnel and humanitarian aid. The European Union is using the Copernicus satellite service to provide assistance.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez says her country is preparing to send personnel and humanitarian aid. The European Union is using the Copernicus satellite service to provide assistance.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Colombia quake death toll rises to 132, over 570 injured</title>
      <itunes:summary>A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has killed at least 132 people and injured more than 570 others in western Colombia. The quake struck near San Jose del Palmar, about 240 kilometers west of Bogota. Emergency crews are racing to rescue survivors trapped under collapsed buildings.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has killed at least 132 people and injured more than 570 others in western Colombia. The quake struck near San Jose del Palmar, about 240 kilometers west of Bogota. Emergency crews are racing to rescue survivors trapped under collapsed buildings.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Nearly three-quarters of England in drought as another heatwave approaches</title>
      <itunes:summary>Almost three-quarters of England is now in drought as conditions worsen following a dry start to August. The National Drought Group warned that all regions of England are experiencing pressure on their water resources.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Almost three-quarters of England is now in drought as conditions worsen following a dry start to August. The National Drought Group warned that all regions of England are experiencing pressure on their water resources.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Colombia quake death toll rises to 111</title>
      <itunes:summary>A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in western Colombia has left more than 110 people dead, with over 80 others injured. The Colombian President said the quake damaged more than 1,500 homes and infrastructure at six airports, where commercial flight operations have been suspended.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>A magnitude 7.4 eart...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in western Colombia has left more than 110 people dead, with over 80 others injured. The Colombian President said the quake damaged more than 1,500 homes and infrastructure at six airports, where commercial flight operations have been suspended.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US students from Iowa begin pickleball tour in China</title>
      <itunes:summary>The 24-member delegation will also take part in other sports popular in China during their trip to Beijing, Qingdao and China's "pickleball city", Hebi.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The 24-member delega...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The 24-member delegation will also take part in other sports popular in China during their trip to Beijing, Qingdao and China's "pickleball city", Hebi.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese court resolves Strait of Hormuz collision dispute between foreign vessels</title>
      <itunes:summary>Both parties selected Chinese law as the governing law for resolving the substantive issues. A representative of one of the ship owners said the company decided to submit the dispute to a Chinese court because of its trust in the impartiality and fairness of the country's legal and judicial systems.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Both parties selecte...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Both parties selected Chinese law as the governing law for resolving the substantive issues. A representative of one of the ship owners said the company decided to submit the dispute to a Chinese court because of its trust in the impartiality and fairness of the country's legal and judicial systems.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Shenzhen's trade with APEC economies grows as southern city prepares to host APEC meeting</title>
      <itunes:summary>The 100-day countdown to the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen has begun. The southern city posted a record increase of 33 percent in trade with other APEC economies to 292 billion US dollars in the first half of the year.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The 100-day countdow...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The 100-day countdown to the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen has begun. The southern city posted a record increase of 33 percent in trade with other APEC economies to 292 billion US dollars in the first half of the year.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Global ocean temperatures hit record July high as El Nino develops</title>
      <itunes:summary>The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service says global ocean surface temperatures reached a record high for July. It said developing El Nino conditions helped drive exceptionally warm waters across the tropical Pacific.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The European Union's...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service says global ocean surface temperatures reached a record high for July. It said developing El Nino conditions helped drive exceptionally warm waters across the tropical Pacific.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>British Columbia to get federal assistance as wildfire forces evacuations</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Canadian federal government says it will assist British Columbia as raging wildfires forced thousands of people to ‌evacuate. The Bald Range wildfire prompted ‌British Columbia to declare a ‌provincial state of emergency.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Canadian federal...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The Canadian federal government says it will assist British Columbia as raging wildfires forced thousands of people to ‌evacuate. The Bald Range wildfire prompted ‌British Columbia to declare a ‌provincial state of emergency.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iranian president: Tehran will seek peace if US builds trust</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will keep pursuing peace, provided Washington helps build an atmosphere of trust. Tehran has listed demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including war compensation and lifting of US sanctions.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Iranian President Ma...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will keep pursuing peace, provided Washington helps build an atmosphere of trust. Tehran has listed demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including war compensation and lifting of US sanctions.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China raises typhoon alert to highest level</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has raised the red alert along its eastern coast as Typhoon Dolphin is expected to make landfall. Red is the highest and most severe level in China's four-tier, color-coded warning system.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>China has raised the...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>China has raised the red alert along its eastern coast as Typhoon Dolphin is expected to make landfall. Red is the highest and most severe level in China's four-tier, color-coded warning system.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>World’s brightest minds gather at Beijing science congress</title>
      <itunes:summary>The 2026 International Congress of Basic Science is underway in Beijing. The annual event brings together some of the world's leading scientific minds, including Nobel laureates, Fields Medalists and Turing Award winners.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The 2026 Internation...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The 2026 International Congress of Basic Science is underway in Beijing. The annual event brings together some of the world's leading scientific minds, including Nobel laureates, Fields Medalists and Turing Award winners.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Residents relocated, boats return as eastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin</title>
      <itunes:summary>Typhoon Dolphin is bringing heavy rains and strong winds to China’s eastern regions, including Zhejiang and Fujian Provinces where it is forecast to make landfall. Shanghai has also moved some residents to safety ahead of the Typhoon’s anticipated arrival.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Typhoon Dolphin is bringing heavy rains and strong winds to China’s eastern regions, including Zhejiang and Fujian Provinces where it is forecast to make landfall. Shanghai has also moved some residents to safety ahead of the Typhoon’s anticipated arrival.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>First shipment of exhibits for 9th CIIE departs Austria</title>
      <itunes:summary>Products by machine tool maker WFL Millturn Technologies are transported to Hamburg before going to Shanghai by sea. The company's managing director said WFL decided to take a step towards the China International Import Expo given China's role at the heart of the global manufacturing chain.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Products by machine tool maker WFL Millturn Technologies are transported to Hamburg before going to Shanghai by sea. The company's managing director said WFL decided to take a step towards the China International Import Expo given China's role at the heart of the global manufacturing chain.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran close to agreement with Oman on temporary route in Hormuz Strait: FM</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says Iranian and Omani military and naval forces have been holding negotiations based on available maps. He added the strait's reopening hinges on other conditions, including US compensation for its violations of a peace memorandum of understanding.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Iranian Foreign Mini...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says Iranian and Omani military and naval forces have been holding negotiations based on available maps. He added the strait's reopening hinges on other conditions, including US compensation for its violations of a peace memorandum of understanding.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2026 China box office surpasses 24 billion yuan</title>
      <itunes:summary>Data from online ticketing platforms shows that China’s total box office revenue for 2026 has surpassed 24 billion yuan, or more than 3.5 billion US dollars.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Data from online ticketing platforms shows that China’s total box office revenue for 2026 has surpassed 24 billion yuan, or more than 3.5 billion US dollars.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China issues orange alert, raises emergency response in coastal provinces</title>
      <itunes:summary>China has upgraded its typhoon warning to orange as Typhoon Dolphin moves closer to its eastern coast</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>China has upgraded i...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>China has upgraded its typhoon warning to orange as Typhoon Dolphin moves closer to its eastern coast</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Top US general urges search for exit strategy from Iran war</title>
      <itunes:summary>Media reports say US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine has privately urged senior advisers to President Donald Trump to seek a way to de-escalate the conflict with Iran.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Media reports say US...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Media reports say US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine has privately urged senior advisers to President Donald Trump to seek a way to de-escalate the conflict with Iran.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Africa CDC to use Zaire Ebola vaccine in current outbreak</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Africa CDC is expanding the use of the Ebola vaccine developed for the Zaire strain, as the Bundibugyo virus has killed more than 1,800 people. This is after early evidence suggests it may reduce severe illness, with clinical success showing no deaths among previously vaccinated individuals.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China says Japan's accelerated pursuit of offensive weapons is increasingly dangerous and should put regional countries on high alert.</description>
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