BRI cooperation brings broad development opportunities: diplomats

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1st seaborne Philippine durians arrive in China's Shanghai

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What impresses foreign diplomats during China's "two sessions"

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Ex-CNN Beijing bureau chief recalls his 43-year career

Ex-CNN Beijing bureau chief recalls his 43-year career

Ex-CNN Beijing bureau chief Jaime FlorCruz, 63, the longest serving foreign correspondent in China at about 43 years through 2014, speaks in an interview on Feb. 2, 2015, recalling the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protest as the most memorable incident during his tenure. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo