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I had already called it a day last Friday night when my mobile phone beeped with text message.

It came from the Information Department of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) inviting Beijing-based journalists to a press briefing. This one is unusual because it's nearly 11 p.m.! What breaking news could be so urgent and important?

I was keen to know so I rushed to MOFA's briefing hall. Read full article »

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