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To move China-U.S. relations on track of healthy, stable, sustainable development

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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Xi and Biden had an exchange of views on strategic and overarching issues critical to the direction of China-U.S. relations and on major issues affecting world peace and development.

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  • Xi and Biden had an exchange of views on strategic and overarching issues critical to the direction of China-U.S. relations and on major issues affecting world peace and development.
  • The meeting is significant for enhancing trust, removing suspicion, managing differences and expanding cooperation between China and the United States.
  • China hopes that the two countries could be partners, perceiving and envisioning China-U.S. relations from the perspective of the future of humanity and Planet Earth.
  • Win-win cooperation is the trend of the times, and it is also an inherent property of China-U.S. relations.

HKUST Holds 31st Congregation Conferring Honorary Doctoral Degrees on Six Distinguished Leaders

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The event witnessed the conferral of Honorary Doctorates upon six prominent academics and community leaders by HKUST Pro-Chancellor Dr. John CHAN Cho-Chak, in acknowledgment of their remarkable accomplishments and impactful contributions.

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  • The event witnessed the conferral of Honorary Doctorates upon six prominent academics and community leaders by HKUST Pro-Chancellor Dr. John CHAN Cho-Chak, in acknowledgment of their remarkable accomplishments and impactful contributions.
  • Also joining the ceremony as officiants were HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Harry SHUM, HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP and other members of the senior management team.
  • "HKUST has provided you with a world-class education and nurtured values such as integrity, compassion, and a commitment to excellence.
  • The 31st Congregation conferred 2,472 bachelor's degrees, 3,394 master's degrees, and 354 doctoral degrees, expanding the HKUST alumni community to over 99,000 members.

HKUST Holds 31st Congregation Conferring Honorary Doctoral Degrees on Six Distinguished Leaders

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Friday, November 17, 2023
Securities and Futures Commission, Embrace, Goodwill ambassador, Stock exchange, Computer engineering, Princeton University, Birth, Breakthrough Prize, Counsel, Advisory board, Address, Embryo, United Nations, School, Organization, Security (finance), Engineering education, Alzheimer's disease, Humanities, Teaching, HKUST, Electronic, Biomarker, Senior counsel, University Grants Committee, Astronomy, GBM, Artificial intelligence, Student, Full, University, Education, Genetics, Research, Creativity, Intellectual property, Sustainable Development Goals, Antiquities Advisory Board, GBS, Engineering, Human, Cancer, Intelligence cycle, Honorary degree, Turing Award, Management, Film industry, Pharmaceutical industry, Physiology, Hong Kong, Medicine

The event witnessed the conferral of Honorary Doctorates upon six prominent academics and community leaders by HKUST Pro-Chancellor Dr. John CHAN Cho-Chak, in acknowledgment of their remarkable accomplishments and impactful contributions.

Key Points: 
  • The event witnessed the conferral of Honorary Doctorates upon six prominent academics and community leaders by HKUST Pro-Chancellor Dr. John CHAN Cho-Chak, in acknowledgment of their remarkable accomplishments and impactful contributions.
  • Also joining the ceremony as officiants were HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Harry SHUM, HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP and other members of the senior management team.
  • "HKUST has provided you with a world-class education and nurtured values such as integrity, compassion, and a commitment to excellence.
  • The 31st Congregation conferred 2,472 bachelor's degrees, 3,394 master's degrees, and 354 doctoral degrees, expanding the HKUST alumni community to over 99,000 members.

CGTN: San Francisco a new starter for China-U.S. relations

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BEIJING, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden had a candid and in-depth exchange of views at the Filoli Estate, San Francisco on Wednesday.

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  • BEIJING, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden had a candid and in-depth exchange of views at the Filoli Estate, San Francisco on Wednesday.
  • During the meeting, President Xi called on the two countries to build together five pillars for bilateral relations and assume a new San Francisco vision facing the future.
  • He stressed that China is consistently committed to having a stable, healthy and sustainable relationship with the United States.
  • The city, which has witnessed the century-long history of exchanges between Chinese and American people, is a new starter for the China-U.S. relationship.

CGTN: San Francisco a new starter for China-U.S. relations

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BEIJING, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden had a candid and in-depth exchange of views at the Filoli Estate, San Francisco on Wednesday.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden had a candid and in-depth exchange of views at the Filoli Estate, San Francisco on Wednesday.
  • During the meeting, President Xi called on the two countries to build together five pillars for bilateral relations and assume a new San Francisco vision facing the future.
  • He stressed that China is consistently committed to having a stable, healthy and sustainable relationship with the United States.
  • The city, which has witnessed the century-long history of exchanges between Chinese and American people, is a new starter for the China-U.S. relationship.

Dialogue with CCV's Wei Zhou: in Globalization 3.0 Era- ESG as the Lifeline for Expanding Businesses Globally

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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Recently, EqualOcean's "Globalization Lounge" live streaming event hosted a profound discussion on the theme of "Globalization 3.0 Era: ESG as the Lifeline for Expanding Businesses Globally."

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  • Recently, EqualOcean's "Globalization Lounge" live streaming event hosted a profound discussion on the theme of "Globalization 3.0 Era: ESG as the Lifeline for Expanding Businesses Globally."
  • KPCB initiated green technology investments globally since the early 2000s, while the domestic surge in China started in 2007.
  • The technological maturity of the products was insufficient for full commercialization, and businesses couldn't generate enough cash flow to sustain themselves.
  • Looking ahead to 2024, what are your expectations for the integration of ESG in the globalization of Chinese companies?

Fosun International Wins "Best in ESG Practices" and "Best in ESG Report" at TVB ESG Awards 2023

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HONG KONG, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 9 November 2023, the TVB ESG Awards 2023 (the "Awards"), organized by Television Broadcasts Limited ("TVB") was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 9 November 2023, the TVB ESG Awards 2023 (the "Awards"), organized by Television Broadcasts Limited ("TVB") was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.
  • Fosun International was honored with "Best in ESG Practices" and "Best in ESG Report" at the Awards.
  • TVB pointed out that Fosun International is a deserving winner of the "Best in ESG Practices" and "Best in ESG Report".
  • In addition, Fosun International ESG Report not only demonstrated Fosun's business-focused strategy, it also well elaborated how Fosun has been adhering to the original aspiration of "Contribution to Society".

UN Foundation Honors Extraordinary Global Leaders at 'We The Peoples' 2023 Awards Ceremony

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NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United Nations Foundation announced on Thursday the recipients of its annual We the Peoples Global Leadership Awards. Named for the inspiring opening words of the UN Charter, the We the Peoples awards recognize pathbreaking leaders and unsung heroes whose achievements have made measurable impacts in charting a course toward a better world for all.

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  • "We gather this year to recognize global leadership and resolve at a moment of profound challenge and strife in our world," said Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO of the UN Foundation.
  • Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed was presented with the marquee Champion for Global Change award by Elizabeth Cousens, UN Foundation President and CEO.
  • And finally, each year the UN Foundation honors the compassion, courage, and determination of UN frontline workers with the UN Heroes Award.
  • The 2023 We the Peoples Awards Ceremony was held at Gotham Hall in New York City.

APEC Officially Kicks Off with Iron Horse Vineyards

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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"Resilience is the quality of being able to bounce back and San Francisco has that in spades," says Iron Horse CEO Joy Sterling.

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  • "Resilience is the quality of being able to bounce back and San Francisco has that in spades," says Iron Horse CEO Joy Sterling.
  • Besides Sparkling, Iron Horse 2020 Heritage Chardonnay and 2019 Gold Ridge Pinot Noir were also featured at the opening party.
  • APEC is the largest gathering of world leaders since the founding of the United Nations in 1945, which Iron Horse co-founder Audrey Sterling attended.
  • For more information about Iron Horse Vineyards, please visit www.ironhorsevineyards.com .

WATERS 2023 ESG REPORT HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED PROGRESS TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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MILFORD, Mass., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today issued its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, highlighting the company's progress towards advancing its sustainability goals. The report also highlights Waters practices that support customers in their sustainability initiatives in areas such as products that consume less energy and reduced packaging material used in shipping.

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  • MILFORD, Mass., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today issued its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, highlighting the company's progress towards advancing its sustainability goals.
  • The report also highlights Waters practices that support customers in their sustainability initiatives in areas such as products that consume less energy and reduced packaging material used in shipping.
  • Reported continued progress against objectives via industry frameworks such as the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
  • These include Barron's 2023 100 Most Sustainable Companies U.S. list; Dow Jones Sustainability Index; Newsweek – America's Greenest Companies 2024; USA Today – America's Climate Leaders 2023; 2023 EcoVadis Silver Medal; 2023 Biobase New Leaf Award (China); and U.S. News & World Report – Best Companies to Work for 2023.