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Topics include: China protests against the signing of U.S. defense act. Mali opposition leader rejects election result as counting is still underway. BP plans to more than double its gas stations in China. Major US retailers are selling bulletproof backpacks. FBI agent was 'fired over anti-Trump texts'. Obesity among Thai Buddhist monks is a cause for concern.

Topics include: Turkey proposes trade with China, Russia and Iran in local currencies. U.S. plans to establish Space Force by 2020. China is willing to join Japan to seek sound development of ties. NASA launches solar probe Parker toward the Sun. One third of Italian grownups need the parents' support. Trump backs boycotting Harley Davidson.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said this week that the United States has become an "unreliable" state, which honors none of its commitments.Rouhani told visiting North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho that friendly countries should stand together and boost their cooperation.The comments came after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to restore sanctions against Iran..

Weekly Topics include: Taiwanese no longer need workpermits to work in mainland. 'Fake News' T-shirts at Washington museum anger journalists. Merit system for pet owners in Jinan. New York City puts cap on Uber and other ride-hailing services.

Topics include: North and South Korea set to hold high-level talks at Panmunjom next week. The US is set to announce new Russia sanctions over the Skripal case. African ambassadors talk about their expectations of the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing. South Africa is celebrating its Women’s Day. Taiwan residents no longer need work permits to work in mainland. New York City puts cap on Uber and other ride-hailing services.

Topics include: China appreciates Australian Prime Minister's remarks on bilateral ties. China's foreign trade up 8.6 pct in the first seven months. The State Council reveals investigation results on defective human rabies vaccines. Bullet trains are now running at 350 km/h on the Beijing-Tianjin line. Beijing Olympics 10 years on: changes happened in the sports world and far beyond in China.

Topics include: The international community reacts to renewed US sanctions on Iran. Canada-Saudi ties have been worsening over interference allegations. Venezuelans rally in support of Maduro after failed assassination. Bodies of twin girls drown at 'no-swimming' beach in Qingdao have been found. Jinan has a dog registration points system. Farewell to summer, and hello to the Start of Autumn.

Topics include: Wang Yi urges non-regional countries to respect regional peace efforts. China says its additional tariff plan against U.S. products "rational and restrained". Heat waves linger in the Northern Hemisphere. And also,Washington's Newseum pulls ‘fake news’ shirts after outcry from journalists. China solicits international cooperation experiments on space station.

Chinese authorities are suggesting the country is fully prepared for the possible U.S. tariff hike on 200 billion dollars of Chinese goods.The Commerce Ministry also says the United States is making contradictory moves that ignore the interests of ordinary U.S. farmers, entrepreneurs and consumers.It blames Washington for declaring a possible tariff increase while saying it will resume talks with China.It says these measures won't work on China, and will disappoint the countries and regions that oppose trade wars..

Weekly Topics include: Chinese seniorcitizens become more active on WeChat. France bans smartdevices in schools for children under the age of 15. China launched a national campaign targeting nuisance calls. And some women pay for online service to test partner's loyalty.