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Zhao Leji vows further opening-up at Boao Forum
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Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, reaffirmed commitments to high-standard opening-up and domestic demand in a keynote speech Thursday at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 plenary. The event in Boao, Hainan province, themed "Shaping a Shared Future: New Dynamics, New Opportunities, New Cooperation," drew over 1,600 representatives from more than 60 countries and regions.
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam warned of intensifying global water challenges from climate change and rapid population growth. He called for stronger international cooperation to secure water resources at the Fifth Istanbul International Water Forum. Sewilam stressed the need for transboundary cooperation and adherence to international law.
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South Korean and Canadian army troops launched their first joint high-tech military drills in South Korea earlier this week, officials said on Friday. The 11-day exercise runs through April 30 at the Korea Combat Training Center in Inje County. It aims to bolster bilateral military ties.
Japan's ambassador to Cuba, Nakamura Kazhuito, highlighted his country's solidarity commitment through a one-million-dollar donation for water, sanitation, and maternal and child health in eastern Cuba.
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Law enforcement agencies from China and the United States have cooperated to crack a major cocaine smuggling case, Chinese police said Tuesday. Acting on intelligence from the US Drug Enforcement Administration, Chinese authorities seized 430 kilograms of smuggled cocaine at Yantian Port in Shenzhen on November 26.