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China Calls for Closer Cooperation Among BRICS Members
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the eighth BRICS summit (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) held in Goa, India, from October 15-16, encouraging all member countries to more closely cooperate for better development.
Foreign Exchange Reserves Drop for Three Months Straight
Data from the People’s Bank of China (PBC), China’s central bank, showed that China’s foreign exchange reserves dropped to US$3166.4 billion in September, US$18.8 billion less than the figure for August, reaching the lowest point since December 2011.
China Launches Shenzhou-XI Space Mission
The Shenzhou-XI manned spacecraft was launched on October 17, which then connected with the Tiangong-II space lab after a two-day flight. Shenzhou-XI’s two astronauts will conduct dozens of experiments aboard the space lab over the next 30 days.
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NDRC Encourages Private Investment
China’s powerful National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued a new official document on October 13, encouraging private businesses to invest in more domestic fields.
Family Planning Body Calls for More Sex Education
The China Family Planning Association (CFPA) published its latest survey report on graduates’ sexual and reproductive health on September 26, World Contraception Day, calling for a more thorough sexual education among Chinese students.
Pensions Face Dire Shortfalls
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security released its 2015 report on social insurance, China’s social security system, in mid-October, indicating that around 90 percent of personal pension accounts remain empty.