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Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders attended a ceremony Friday at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing to honor and remember deceased national heroes on Martyrs' Day.

Martyrs' Day observed across China

Premier calls for further reform
09-30 22:21

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Friday called for further reform to break institutional bottlenecks hindering economic development and social justice.

China makes major strides in pressing ahead with reforms

China urges U.S., ROK to halt THAAD missile deployment
09-30 19:57

China on Friday urged the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) to halt the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), an advanced U.S. missile defense system, on the Korean Peninsula.

S.Korea alters site for U.S. missile shield

S. Korea needs to change decision on THAAD

World leaders gather in Jerusalem for funeral of ex-President Peres
09-30 20:37

World leaders gathered Friday morning in Jerusalem to bid farewell to one of Israel's founding fathers, Shimon Peres.

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Entertainment >>

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Culture & Edu >>

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Sci & Tech >>

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Travel >>

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Business >>

Investors better to remain coolheaded about Chinese economy

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Sports >>

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Forum >>

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Video >>

Ceremony held in capital of China to commemorate Martyrs Day

Martyrs' Day celebrated on September 30 in China

Memorial site honors heroes' sacrifice

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