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A construction site for a Hong Kong high-rise is engulfed in flames, with firefighters on the scene battling the blaze. Officials say the fire broke out at 11:11pm local time (0311 GMT) in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, a busy shopping and tourist district on the city's world-famous harbourfront. IMAGES
Protesters gathered for a third straight day at the offices of teetering property developer Evergrande in southern China, after a company offer of property and even parking spaces instead of cash pay backs fell flat among anxious investors. IMAGES
Beijing, Dec 15 (EFE/EPA).- China's industrial output grew by 7 percent year-on-year in November, expanding for the eighth consecutive month after slumping in the first quarter due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday.The figure is in line with analysts' expectations and also represents an increase of 0.1 percentage points over the rise posted in October (6.9 percent). It is also the indicator's best showing so far this year. (Camera: WU HONG). B-ROLL OF STREETS IN BEIJING, CHINA.
Shanghai, Nov 10 (EFE).- The Chinese yuan’s official currency value against the dollar reached its highest point Tuesday for more than two years following its economic recovery and United States President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory at the polls over the weekend. (Camera: ALEX PLAVEVSKI)SHOT LIST: B-ROLL OF SHANGHAI, CHINA.
Beijing, Nov 5 (EFE).- China commemorates the 75th anniversary of Taiwan's recovery from Japanese occupation with an exhibition at the National Museum of China which runs from Oct .25. (Camera: JESUS CENTENO).B-ROLL OF THE 'A TERRITORY UNBROKEN: THEMATIC EXHIBITION COMMEMORATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF TAIWAN'S RECOVERY FROM JAPANESE OCCUPATION' AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CHINA, IN BEIJING, CHINA. SOUND BITES: MR. LIAN, A VISITOR (IN CHINESE).TRANSLATIONS: 1. I think Taiwan is definitely returning to China very soon. That is, moreover, a wish of both countries.2. It is a shame that Taiwan was invaded by the Japanese. If a country is not strong, if it is not prosperous, other countries will harass it.3. I have not yet been able to visit Taiwan, but I have always wanted to go. 4. There are people in my family who went to Taiwan together with the Kuomintang and never returned.