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Chinese team, with Pan Zhanle on board, ends US’ 64-year unbeaten run in 4x100m medley: The historic victory sparked a joyous reaction on Chinese social media. Team USA had won the event at every Games since its debut in 1960 aside from when they boycotted the 1980 edition in Moscow
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The world is learning what western "free speech" means: Malaysia PM Anwar slams Meta after Facebook removes post on Hamas’s Haniyeh
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The world is learning what western "free speech" means: Turkey blocks access to Instagram. It’s in response to removal of posts on Hamas chief, reports say
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(as a result of US and western unwavering support💪) Russia’s military has captured almost double the amount of land Ukraine liberated in 2023. As Vladimir Putin’s forces exploit military shortages and blunders, support is growing among the Ukrainian public for a negotiated end to the war
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Inspiration of generations. Ten years ago, 11 years old #ZhengQinwen watching her idol Chinese #Tennis player Li Na wins the Australian Open. Now, the 21 years old Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese tennis player to win singles gold at the #Olympics
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Chinese scientists have made an unusual discovery while analyzing the sample Chang'e-5 collected from the Moon's surface in December 2020: naturally occurring "few-layer graphene"
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Eric Liddell won Olympic gold in the men's 400 meters in Paris a century ago with little training. Oscar-winning "Chariots of Fire" tells his story: After this achievement, Liddell returned to China to develop sports in Tianjin. In 1943, Liddell was imprisoned in Weixian Internment Camp by Japanese
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