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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Japan decides to dump Fukushima contaminated water into sea amid domestic, int’l opposition

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Tuesday that his government has decided to discharge contaminated radioactive wastewater in Fukushima Prefecture into the sea amid domestic and international opposition.

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China to see strong growth in foreign trade in rest of 2021: UK think tank

"We expect export momentum to remain robust in the second quarter (Q2)," said the report, adding that a strong global economic recovery would underpin China's exports through 2021, despite the likely retreat of pandemic-related demand later this year.

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China to promote LMC with Mekong countries: Chinese FM

China will work with Mekong countries to continue to promote the development of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC), strive to create a new model of regional cooperation, and build a new highland of development and prosperity, said Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi here Tuesday.

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China urges U.S. to treat Japan’s disposal of contaminated Fukushima water according to facts

China on Tuesday urged the United States to treat Japan's decision to dump contaminated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea according to the facts, rather than according to the country that would make the move.

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Greek politician praises China’s support for African infrastructures

Regarding the doubts about China's influence in Africa, Greece's former Minister of Finance Yanis Varoufakis praised China's efforts on improving African countries' infrastructure with great humanity and no strings attached, a non-interventionist way the West has never managed to fathom.

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Chinese FM urges continuity, stability of China-EU relations

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday called on China and the European Union (EU) to maintain continuity and stability of their relations and to jointly confront destabilizing factors in the world as well as various global problems.

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Easing lockdown could lead to third COVID-19 wave in UK, scientists warn

From Monday, non-essential shops will reopen and pubs and restaurants will reopen outdoors at a time when Britain moves to step two of the roadmap out of the COVID-19 lockdown. Meanwhile, hairdressers and barbers as well as gyms can reopen, along with zoos, theme parks, libraries and community centers.

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Japan determined to release Fukushima wastewater despite backlash

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Monday that the disposal of radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant cannot be postponed amid plans to rebuild the plant, despite the looming backlash from both home and abroad, broadcaster NHK reported.

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