GLOBALink | Olympic Games must be instrument for peace: UN chief
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that Olympic Games must be an instrument for peace in the world.
The UN chief made the remarks at a press stakeout at the UN headquarters in New York in response to the question that why he will attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
"The Olympic Games is an extremely important event, and it's an event that symbolizes the role of sports in bringing people together and in promoting peace, and it is in this strict context and without any political dimension that I intend to be present in the opening, with this message that Olympic Games must be an instrument for peace in the world," said Guterres.
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GLOBALink | U.S. is a major factor causing global refugee and migrant crisis: spokesperson
"The U.S. is a major factor causing the global refugee and migrant crisis, and its belligerent approach of using force has triggered several risks of refugees," said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson. #GLOBALink
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GLOBALink | Why China's economy still engine for global recovery in 2022
BEIJING, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- China secured a stable recovery and progressed in high-quality development in 2021.
Now with the new year dawning, many experts believe that the world's second-largest economy will continue to seek greater synergy among global economies.
According to the World Bank's prediction, China's real GDP growth will reach 8 percent in 2021 and moderate mildly to a still-solid 5.1 percent in 2022.
The IMF has also predicted China's economy will grow 8 percent in 2021, and 5.6 percent in 2022.
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GLOBALink | Chinese FM spokesperson slams U.S.-led coercive diplomacy
"This is out-and-out coercive diplomacy." A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson refutes recent allegations made by a Canadian leader on China. #GLOBALink
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GLOBALink | China's Shenzhou-13 crew successfully conduct 2nd spacewalk
Take a glimpse of the second spacewalk by China's Shenzhou-13 crew.
The astronauts were sent into space in October for a 6-month mission.
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GLOBALink | China's reliable "lifeline" for water supplies | Stories shared by Xi Jinping
The South-to-North Water Diversion Project, the largest of its kind in the world, has benefited 140 million people in China. As a reliable "lifeline" for water supplies, the project plays a great role in boosting sustainable economic and social development.
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GLOBALink | Global investors cast vote of confidence in Chinese economy
BEIJING, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) --Despite the pandemic-induced worldwide economic slowdown, global investors have continued to double down on investment in China this year.
Experts say that is because the Chinese economy has continued to recover steadily.
China continues to be the top investment destination for global investors.
The Ministry of Commerce said, in the first 11 months of the year, foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Chinese mainland, in actual use, rose 15.9 percent year on year to 1.04 trillion yuan (157.2 billion U.S. dollars).
That has surpassed the whole year's FDI in 2020.
Meanwhile, China commits to opening up more sectors for foreign investment.
Progress was also made in terms of the structure of foreign investment.
China has trimmed nearly two-thirds of the negative list for foreign investment in recent years.
A new version of the list will be unveiled soon.
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GLOBALink | China's FAST telescope detects 509 new pulsars
GUIYANG, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), also dubbed as the "China Sky Eye," scientists have identified 509 new pulsars, which is four times of the total amount of pulsars identified by other telescopes around the world.
Pulsars, or fast-spinning neutron stars, originate from the imploded cores of massive dying stars through supernova explosions. With their high density and fast rotation, they are an ideal laboratory for studying the laws of physics in extreme environments.
Located in a naturally deep and round karst depression in southwest China's Guizhou Province, FAST started formal operation in January 2020. It is believed to be the world's most sensitive radio telescope.
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GLOBALink | Foreigners attend Expats' Consultative Conference in Shanghai
Did you know that foreign residents in China are involved in local government consultation? Join us in Shanghai, to see how people from different counties not only learn about local policies but get a chance to express their opinions, too!
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GLOBALink | Pursuing Common Values of Humanity: Chinese Stories on Democracy, Freedom and Human Rights
They are probably the most ordinary Chinese people, who are going about their lives just like you and me, but who, with hopes and dreams, are trying to make a difference.
In Beijing, a group of university volunteers strive to help the visually impaired "hear" a movie. Can a world that is heard be the same with one that is seen?
In Shanghai, a mail courier is tasked with delivering the voice of the people. When the people speak, the country listens.
In the Daliang Mountains of Sichuan, a slow train is operating as it had been for decades, witnessing the history and changes along its tracks.
In Minqin, Gansu, grass-covered sand dunes are like chessboards, on which men outmaneuvers desertification.
In Wenling, Zhejiang, why did a man erupt in anger during a consultation meeting?
In Wuhan, Hubei, how has a photo inspired a touching symphony between two unlikely partners?
Click for documentary "Pursuing Common Values of Humanity: Chinese Stories on Democracy, Freedom and Human Rights," jointly produced by Xinhua News Agency and its think tank, Xinhua News Agency New China Research.
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