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China stresses ‘quality development’ over GDP growth

China stresses ‘quality development’ over GDP growth

The Chinese Premier warned China faces many complex challenges in 2014 including a battle against smog.

Russia and the US: The veritable chess players

Russia and the US: The veritable chess players

Moscow and Washington have too much at stake to jeopardize ties, writes a former Kremlin advisor.

Chinese satellite detects ‘floating objects’ in MH370 search

Chinese satellite detects ‘floating objects’ in MH370 search

8 Chinese vessels, including three warships, are conducting search operations.

Bangui almost purged of Muslims – UN official

Bangui almost purged of Muslims – UN official

Fewer than 1,000 remain in the Central African Republic capital with some 100,000 having fled from Christian militias.

Russian stocks tumble over Crimea secession fears

Russian stocks tumble over Crimea secession fears

The MICEX Index fell 1.64 per cent after trading began in Moscow.

Xi says China will pursue military reforms

Xi says China will pursue military reforms

Beijing will offer more policy support to modernise the PLA, Xi told the Chinese Parliament.

Brazil’s industrial output beats forecasts

Brazil’s industrial output beats forecasts

IBGE data showed that industrial output for February had grown by 2.9 per cent - 0.4 per cent above estimates.

Search expands for missing Malaysian airliner

Search expands for missing Malaysian airliner

MH370 was carrying 239 passengers: 153 Chinese citizens, 38 Malaysians, 12 Indonesians, 7 Australians, 4 Americans, 1 Russian and crew.

India’s February trade deficit at $8.13 bn

India’s February trade deficit at $8.13 bn

India’s imports fell 17.09 per cent to $33.81 billion in February.

Reform spotlight: China to launch 5 private banks

Reform spotlight: China to launch 5 private banks

Ten Chinese private giants, including Internet firms Alibaba and Tencent will participate in the process.