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The West's mistaken belief that the BRI is a play by Beijing to boost its military power clashes with China's principle of peaceful development.

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People in China are resuming travel ahead of the Lunar New Year, despite worries about infections after Beijing dropped COVID-19 curbs last month, with air passenger volumes recovering to 63% of 2019…

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Oil Rises On China Demand Hopes, U.S. Inflation in Focus

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