U.S. bill on Xinjiang draws condemnation from various countries

Foreign countries and experts have joined forces to condemn the passage of the so-called "Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019" by the U.S. House of Representatives despite China's strong opposition. Full Story

North Delhi's fire leaves least 43 died and more than 50 injured

The death toll in a fire incident in Delhi on Sunday morning has reached 43, reported news agency Asian News International (ANI) quoting local police sources. Full Story

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• Death toll in Delhi fire reaches 43
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'New third board' raises 24.74B yuan in Jan.-Nov.

China's National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ), also known as the "new third board," raised 24.74 billion yuan (3.51 billion U.S. dollars) in the January-November period. Full Story

• China makes great strides in scientific and technological strength
• Hainan duty-free sales rise rapidly
• China's foreign trade expands 2.4 pct in first 11 months
• Cross-border e-commerce aids business in small commodity hub
• China's AI market to reach 11.9 bln USD by 2023: white paper

• China greenlights establishment of root server
• China's forex reserves stand at 3.0956 trln U.S. dollars at end of November
• China rolls out three-year action plan to restore hog production
• China working on tax exemptions for U.S. soybean, pork imports
• Spanish airports authority, Chinese firm sign deal to promote air traffic, service

2nd Hainan Int'l Film Festival concludes

The 2nd Hainan International Film Festival concluded in Sanya on Sunday. Full Story

• Award-winning "Ride Your Wave" hits Chinese theaters
• Lay Zhang's mobile variety show demonstrates the potential of portrait-mode-only programming
• Chinese costume drama ‘Qing Yu Nian’ treats audience with veteran actors and talented new stars
• Chinese actress says Chinese movies win plaudits at Cairo int'l film festival
• Chinese comedy "Two Tigers" tops Chinese mainland box office

• Three blockbuster patriotic films granted 2nd extended theatrical run
• Taiwan star dies during filming of TV reality show
• Disney's "Frozen II" still tops Chinese mainland box office
• Landmark debut of Frozen II in China impresses Hollywood
• Chinese film "The Fourth Wall" wins wide admiration at Cairo Int'l Film Festival

Beijing mourns former caption with thrilling victory

Beijing Ducks cherished the memory of former caption Ji Zhe by edging Shenzhen Aviators 102-100 in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league on Sunday. Full Story

• Ding Junhui wins third UK Championship
• Lin makes history with China Open win
• Messi celebrates Balon d'or with his 35th hat-trick as Barca beat Mallorca
• China fourth in women's team sprint in ISU Speed Skating World Cup
• Ex-Real Madrid midfielder Silva on comeback trail

• Wozniacki to end her professional career in 2020
• Second edition of Sina Elite League to kick off in Guangzhou
• Genesio renews contract with Beijing Guoan
• IOC proposes to add three new members
• 30 candidates to run for IOC Athletes' Commission election

Shanghai Disney Resort to adjust ticket prices next June

Shanghai Disney Resort has unveiled a plan to adjust its pricing structure and rates for Shanghai Disneyland admission, which will take effect next June. Full Story

• Report highlights progress in China's education system
• Ancient tomb clusters unearthed in E China
• Paleolithic relics found in NW China
• 4,000-year-old granaries discovered in central China's Neolithic ruins
• Thangka master paints picture of peace at UN headquarters

• Family commemoration activities for Nanjing Massacre victims start
• Shanghai Disney Resort introduces X-ray machines for security screening
• Plant pathologist honored as role model
• Health authority strengthens plague prevention after Inner Mongolia's new case
• Chinese architect Dong Gong becomes member of French Academy of Architecture