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China’s Xi hosts Italian president, seeks ‘stronger boost’ to relations

China’s Xi hosts Italian president, seeks ‘stronger boost’ to relations

Mattarella is on a week-long state visit, 2nd high-level trip to China after Prime Minister Meloni visited Beijing in July

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China lodges protest as Philippines implements 2 new laws targeting disputed waters
08.11.2024

China lodges protest as Philippines implements 2 new laws targeting disputed waters

New laws seek to designate Manila’s archipelagic sea lanes to create routes through its waters, airspace

2 dead, 12 missing after fishing boat sinks off South Korea
08.11.2024

2 dead, 12 missing after fishing boat sinks off South Korea

Incident happened 14.9 miles off the shores of South Korea’s southern island of Jeju

Trump promised to address Congress in taekwondo uniform: Report
08.11.2024

Trump promised to address Congress in taekwondo uniform: Report

South Korea’s Taekwondo governing body chief recalls meeting US president-elect, his pledge to wear taekwondo uniform

China’s Xi to visit Peru, Brazil for APEC, G20 summits
08.11.2024

China’s Xi to visit Peru, Brazil for APEC, G20 summits

Chinese president will attend 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Lima, 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, with state visits scheduled in both countries