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China seeks release of fishing boat seized by North Korea

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - North Korean forces have seized a Chinese fishing boat, Chinese officials told state-run news agency Xinhua late on Sunday, creating a potential new irritant in ties between the two allies.Full story

Chinese premier visits India to boost ties

Just weeks after a tense border standoff, China's new premier visited India on Sunday on his first foreign trip as the neighboring giants look to speed up efforts to settle a decades-old boundary dispute and boost economic ties. Full story

German minister calls EU move on China solar 'grave mistake'

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Economy Minister Philipp Roesler said the European Commission made a "grave mistake" by agreeing to impose punitive import duties on solar panels from China and urged the Commission to work to prevent the eruption of a trade conflict. Full story

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Li of China kisses her trophy after her victory over compatriot Liu in their women's singles final at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris
  Li of China kisses her trophy after her victory over compatriot Liu in their women's singles final at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris

Li Xiaoxia of China kisses her trophy after her victory over compatriot Liu Shiwen in their women's singles final at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris May 19, 2013. The 52nd edition of the World Table Tennis Championships gathers 829 athletes from 162 countries and runs from May 13

China's Liu, Li, Ding and Zhu pose on the podium of the women's singles event at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris
China's Liu, Li, Ding and Zhu pose on the podium of the women's singles event at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris

(L-R) Silver medallist China's Liu Shiwen, gold medallist Li Xiaoxia, bronze medallists Ding Ning and Zhu Yuling pose on the podium of the women's singles event at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris May 19, 2013. The 52nd edition of the World Table Tennis Championships gathers 829 at

Li of China poses with her trophy after her victory over compatriot Liu in their women's singles final at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris
Li of China poses with her trophy after her victory over compatriot Liu in their women's singles final at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris

Li Xiaoxia of China poses with her trophy after her victory over compatriot Liu Shiwen in their women's singles final at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris May 19, 2013. The 52nd edition of the World Table Tennis Championships gathers 829 athletes from 162 countries and runs from May

Li of China serves to compatriot Liu in their women's singles final at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris
Li of China serves to compatriot Liu in their women's singles final at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris

Li Xiaoxia of China serves to compatriot Liu Shiwen in their women's singles final at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris May 19, 2013. The 52nd edition of the World Table Tennis Championships gathers 829 athletes from 162 countries and runs from May 13 to May 20. REUTERS/Charles Pla