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The Japanese government will soon impose an emergency tariff hike on U.S. beef imports from the United States later this week as imports for fiscal 2020 have surpassed 242,000 metric tons, government sources said Tuesday.   The emergency tariff hike, if imposed, is based on a rule agreed to under a bilateral trade pact aimed at protecting domestic producers that came into effect in January last year.   If imposed, the tariff would be increased from 25.8 percent to 38.5 percent for a month und...

On Tuesday, the health authorities reported 29,975 new infections across the country, bringing the cumulative total to 4,108,108. The number of single-day deaths jumped to 408, taking the total to 91,170.   France has entered "a form of third wave (of the coronavirus pandemic) characterized by numerous virus variants," Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Tuesday, stressing that his government still considers vaccination a top priority of its strategy to stem the spread of the virus.   "The out...

The British government on Tuesday announced a package of new measures, including better lighting and CCTV in community, to give "further reassurance" to women and girls after the death of 33-year-old Sarah Everard.   Following a meeting of the governments Crime and Justice Taskforce on Monday evening, Downing Street said it would take "immediate steps" to help women in England and Wales feel safer.   In a statement, the British government said it would be doubling the size of the Safer Street...

Britains Prince Philip has returned to Windsor Castle after almost one-month stay in hospital, Buckingham Palace said Tuesday.   Philip, 99, was discharged "following treatment for an infection and a successful procedure for a pre-existing condition", said Buckingham Palace in a statement.   The statement expressed thanks to all the medical staff who looked after Philip "and everyone who has sent their good wishes".     Philip, who turns 100 in June, was treated at two hospitals in London s...

In an article published in Qiushi journal on Tuesday, President Xi Jinping once again emphasized the importance of innovation to modern economy, and said that China should become a global center for science and innovation.   To achieve higher-quality development and become a strong manufacturing power, China needs to more vigorously promote innovation. China has been the largest manufacturing country for 11 straight years, accounting for nearly 30 percent of the global manufacturing output, ac...

  BEIJING, Mar. 17 (Gwadar Pro) - Pakistani Ambassador to China Moin-ul-Haque briefed the leadership of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and lndustry (FPCCI) on Pakistan’s economic diplomacy in China, which had achieved tangible results despite the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.   Ambassador Haque said that the positive outcomes included the 18 percent year-over-year increase in Pakistan’s exports to China in 2020; both sides agreed to mutually find new ways and avenues to in...

  China stands ready to enhance vaccine cooperation with Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.   He also called on the two countries to play an active role in promoting Chinas relations with the Caribbean countries as well as with the entire region.   Xi made the remarks in phone conversations with Guyanese President Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago.   Speaking with Ali, Xi said that China and Gu...

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China and Guyana should take the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties next year as an opportunity to push for more cooperation results and lift bilateral relations to higher levels.   In a telephone conversation with Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, Xi suggested that the two countries earnestly respect and accomodate each others core interests and major concerns, promote Belt and Road cooperation, and expand win-win collaboration in such areas ...

The China Development Banks plan to sell 20 billion yuan ($3 billion) of carbon-neutrality green bonds from next week reiterates the policy banks efforts to help the country achieve its carbon neutrality goals, experts said.   The new product is the largest valued green bond for carbon neutrality. The proceeds will be used for wind power and photovoltaic projects. The bond is also Chinas first carbon neutrality bond acknowledged by the Climate Bonds Initiative, an international organization th...

According to Hong Kongs various sectors, the NPC decision is a necessary and timely move to plug the loopholes of Hong Kongs current electoral system, ensure "patriots administering Hong Kong", and facilitate Hong Kongs transition from chaos to stability.   The decision by the National Peoples Congress (NPC) on improving Hong Kongs electoral system serves to plug the electoral loopholes of Hong Kong and build a security barrier for its long-term prosperity and stability, various sectors in Hon...