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British High Commissioner Anwar Choudhury has expressed concerns about the slow pace of dialogue between the government and opposition in Bangladesh, emphasizing the need for a swift agreement to ensure free, fair, and acceptable elections. Choudhury, a Bangladeshi-born British diplomat, offered possible UK support for ensuring a credible electoral process
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Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo highlighted the crucial role of environmental protection in the nation's fight against poverty, stressing that it is an essential tool in addressing economic challenges. During the celebration of Earth Day in the Presidential Palace, she underscored the importance of collaboration between the government and
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The dispute between China and the United States over intellectual property rights (IPR) has been escalating in recent years, with both countries viewing IPR protection as crucial to their national economic interests. The US economy heavily relies on technology export trade centered on IPR, while China has become the fourth-largest
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The ongoing China Intellectual Property Exhibition at the Chinese Military Museum in Beijing is a stark reminder of the vast array of counterfeit luxury items, from fake Louis Vuitton bags to shoddy cosmetics and software, that have found their way into the Chinese market. The exhibition, which aims to raise
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Beijing has agreed to lift a long-standing ban on US beef exports, a significant step forward in bilateral trade talks between the two nations. As part of the agreement, China will reopen its market to US beef once a technical protocol is completed. This move comes as part of a
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China's economic reforms and accession to the World Trade Organization have created a rapidly growing merger and acquisition (M&A) market, driven by foreign investment and increased market access. As the Chinese economy continues to expand, M&A transactions that offer immediate market access are becoming
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The China International Contractors Association's annual review predicts that China will send more skilled workers abroad in the next few years due to the promotion of education and professional training at home. This shift is expected to result in an increase in the number of senior sailors, technicians,
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Beijing is experiencing a significant influx of foreign workers, particularly in the private sector, as a lack of qualified domestic personnel creates a talent shortage. According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, the number of foreigners working in China surpassed 150,000 in 2022, nearly doubling from three
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Australian and Chinese officials are preparing for a significant escalation of their bilateral relationship, with a nuclear safeguards agreement set to be signed during a visit by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. The four-day visit, scheduled to begin tomorrow, will see Wen meet with Prime Minister John Howard and Australian officials
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China's high household savings rate has long been a puzzling phenomenon, but the People's Bank of China (PBOC) has finally shed light on its root causes. According to Li Chao, a spokesman for the PBOC, the country's social security and education systems are to
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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Indonesia is calling on the government to prioritize security for investment, particularly in regions where foreign investment is present. This message comes after recent riots in West Papua and Sumbawa, sparked by protests against US mining companies Freeport Indonesia and Newmont. Chairman of
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China's central bank has maintained its commitment to gradually increasing the yuan's flexibility, despite growing US pressure to allow the currency to trade more freely. Wu Xiaoling, deputy governor of the People's Bank of China, emphasized that the country would rely on market forces
