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Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice'
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China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer: China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
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China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions ...
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Wang Yi to visit Indonesia, Cambodia and Papua New Guinea - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
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China summons Japanese, Philippine diplomats over negative comments: China summoned Japanese and Philippine diplomats on Friday to express dissatisfaction over ...
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China summons Japanese, Philippine diplomats over negative comments
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China says it is ready to work closely with North Korea to help relations reach higher level
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China says it is ready to work closely with North Korea to help relations ...
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TikTok is China's 'AI-powered subversion weapon,' says OpenAI investor: "TikTok uses an algorithm powered by advanced artificial intelligence ...
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TikTok is China's 'AI-powered subversion weapon,' says OpenAI investor
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China summons Japanese, Philippine diplomats over negative comments: 'We strongly deplore and strongly oppose the remarks,' says China's foreign ...
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China summons Japanese, Philippine diplomats over negative comments
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Top Chinese official to visit North Korea: Foreign ministry: China’s third highest-ranking official Zhao Leji will visit North Korea this week ...
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Top Chinese official to visit North Korea: Foreign ministry
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Chinese foreign ministry holds daily news conference, mentions Lavrov's visit
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Chinese researchers use low-cost Nvidia chip for hypersonic weapon —unrestricted Nvidia Jetson TX2i powers guidance system
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Beijing Half-Marathon Revokes Win for Chinese Runner He Jie After Investigation: The race results of the three East African men who “actively slowed down” to let ...
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Quick Glance: China Cancels He Jie's Win in Half Marathon After Investigation
  • The winner of the half marathon in Beijing, He Jie, along with Ethiopians Dejene Hailu Bikila and Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat had their results canceled after an investigation. The three African runners slowed down in the last 2 kilometers to allow the Chinese athlete to win. All trophies, medals, and bonuses will be withdrawn, and the athletes will be reported to the Chinese Athletics Association.

  • The race organizer, Zhongao Lupao Beijing Sports Management company, will also be disqualified from hosting the Beijing half marathon due to the lack of relevant pacer information. Xiamen Xtep Investment, a partner of Zhongao Lupao, apologized for the oversight. He was sponsored by Xtep and accepted the punishment decision. The four runners had run together but the Africans slowed down, drawing widespread skepticism.

  • Long-distance running races in China have faced issues with cheating and poor organization. In a 2018 half marathon in Shenzhen, 258 participants were caught cheating by taking shortcuts or using fake bibs. The incident in Beijing sparked controversy and raised concerns about the integrity of competitions in the country.

  • The prevalence of cheating in long-distance races highlights the need for better oversight and enforcement to maintain the fairness and credibility of sporting events. The disqualification of the winners and the race organizer sends a strong message about the consequences of unethical behavior in competitive sports.
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Chinese villagers downplay help for Malay travellers in Perak: PETALING JAYA: To the Malay travellers who got a smoother ride home to Kuala Lumpur after their ...
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Chinese villagers downplay help for Malay travellers in Perak
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Chinese Half-Marathon Champion Is Disqualified—Along With Runners Who Let Him Win
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Survival in the skies: Chinese scientists increase F-22 radar signature: In the back and forth struggle to survive on the air, one of the most important features ...
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Survival in the skies: Chinese scientists increase F-22 radar signature
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China's technological development has run out of steam: Nina Xiang is managing director at TH Capital, an investment advisory and asset management firm ...
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China's technological development has run out of steam
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China’s secret drone spotted over Philippine waters: A high-altitude reconnaissance drone, believed to be China's WZ-7 Soaring Dragon ...
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China’s secret drone spotted over Philippine waters
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Chinese mystery drone spotted attached to H-6 bomber: Observers have spotted a Chinese new WZ-8 high-speed reconnaissance drone under the fuselage of a ...
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Chinese mystery drone spotted attached to H-6 bomber
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Biden wants to hike tariffs on imports of Chinese steel and aluminum
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Biden wants to hike tariffs on imports of Chinese steel and aluminum
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Scary: Dongfeng M-Hero 1 electric car in the driving report: The electric car from Dongfeng appears less heroic than frightening. The 3.9-ton truck with 142 kWh ...
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Scary: Dongfeng M-Hero 1 electric car in the driving report
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G7 countries slam Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s defence industry: Ministers say transfer of weapons components is enabling Russia to ‘reconstitute and ...
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G7 countries slam Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s defence industry
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Iran-Israel tensions: Which countries can influence Tehran? : Countries across the geopolitical spectrum are urging de-escalation in the Middle East as Israel ...
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Iran-Israel tensions: Which countries can influence Tehran?
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
  • The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

  • Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

  • President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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China joins Russia in recognizing Iran's claim of attack as 'self-defense': Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks to his Iranian and Saudi counterparts ...
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China joins Russia in recognizing Iran's claim of attack as 'self-defense'
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Margin Call Cited for Mysterious 99% Crash in China Cement Maker: China Tianrui Group Cement Co. said a sudden drop in its stock last week triggered a margin ...
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Margin Call Cited for Mysterious 99% Crash in China Cement Maker
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Apple Considering Opening a Factory in Indonesia, CEO Says: Tim Cook said that the giant tech firm would look at options in Indonesia, as it continues to reduce ...
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Apple Considering Opening a Factory in Indonesia, CEO Says
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ASML Q1 bookings miss forecast, but China sales hold up: ASML , the largest supplier of equipment to computer chip makers, reported weaker than expected ...
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ASML Q1 bookings miss forecast, but China sales hold up
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US complains China hurts shipbuilding, steel firms: The Biden administration unveiled new measures to protect the US shipbuilding and steel industries from being ...
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US complains China hurts shipbuilding, steel firms
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Chinese scientists increase F-22 fighter jet’s radar signature 60,000 times with new detection method: study
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Chinese scientists increase F-22 fighter jet’s radar signature 60 ...
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Woman in Brazil wheels corpse into bank to take out loan in dead man’s name: A woman brought a 68-year-old man in a wheelchair into a bank branch and tried to ...
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Woman in Brazil wheels corpse into bank to take out loan in dead man’s ...
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‘Glad to help, we just wanted them to return home safely', say Ladang Bikam villagers
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‘Glad to help, we just wanted them to return home safely' ...
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From footballer to Buddhist monk: Swedish ex-player’s incredible transformation detailed on his Instagram page
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From footballer to Buddhist monk: Swedish ex-player’s incredible ...