Foreigners' contributions recognized
China's 40 years of reform and opening-up has improved the lives of billions of people in the country, and also influenced the world. The achievements were not only made by diligent Chinese people, but numerous foreigners also contributed their fair share. On Tuesday, 10 foreigners were honored with China Reform Friendship Medals at a grand gathering to celebrate the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up in Beijing.
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UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Monday called on the international community to implement the Global Compact on Refugees as soon as possible.
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