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This is the VOA Special English Development Report. The World Bank says most developing countries have made important progress toward the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals. Last week the international lender released its yearly World Devel

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During talks in Beijing, U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao endorsed a package of energy projects, including deals on clean coal and electric vehicles. Environmental analysts say the talks offer new hope the two countries wi

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2018年CRI Delegates urge more Africa-China poverty reduction cooperation

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The 2015 Global High Level Forum on Poverty Reduction and Development convenes in the Great Hall of the People, in China's capital city of Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses the event. CRIENGLISH.com now brings you a live broadcast of th

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