IMF chief says “a shot in the arm” fastest way for global recovery

The number one priority for policymakers today is to "accelerate vaccinations everywhere for everyone." "A shot in the arm is the fastest way for the world economy to recover. And it is bringing tremendous value for all countries."

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Facing changes, CPC always full of enthusiasm, motivation — Finnish party chief

Facing changes and rising to them, the 100-year-old Communist Party of China (CPC) has been constantly revitalized by its enthusiasm and motivation, said Juha-Pekka Vaisanen, chairperson of the Communist Party of Finland (SKP), in a recent interview with Xinhua, before the centenary of the founding of the CPC.

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U.S. sanctions Russia, expels diplomats over alleged election interference, cyber hack

The United States is expelling 10 personnel from the Russian diplomatic mission in Washington D.C. The Treasury Department designated six Russian technology companies that "provide support to the Russian Intelligence Services' cyber program," and 32 entities and individuals related to the 2020 U.S. presidential election interference.

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China, ROK urge Japan to prudently handle radioactive wastewater

China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Wednesday urged Japan to prudently handle the issue of Fukushima radioactive wastewater based on full consultation with international organizations and its neighbors and substantive participation of relevant countries and international organizations.

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IAEA chief urges transparency as Japan’s decision on nuclear wastewater sparks int’l backlash

IAEA chief called for "transparency" in dealing with global concerns over Japan's nuclear wastewater disposal plan. "What we need to do is to make sure that when this starts to be released, there will be no harm to the environment, no harm whatsoever," he said.

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China welcomes U.S. companies’ participation in modernization process: premier

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday that China welcomes the active participation of companies from the United States and around the world in its reform and opening-up, as well as its modernization process.

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Several U.S. states shut down Johnson & Johnson vaccine sites after adverse reactions reported

The U.S. CDC said its analysis "did not find any safety issues or reason for concern," recommending healthcare providers continue to administer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine following reports of adverse reactions to the shot.

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