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Xinhua China-related world news summary at 1000 GMT, Sept. 8

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Malagasy citizens have hailed the helpful presence of the Chinese medical team in Madagascar, according to a TV documentary by Madagascar's national television (TVM).

Patients, their family members, Malagasy doctors and government authorities testified in the documentary presented at the Chinese Embassy on Wednesday that the Chinese medical team mission have been very helpful for the Malagasy people. (Madagascar-China-Medical team)

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LONDON -- China is making "a big stride" in quality education and is moving towards education for sustainable development, a top UN official has said.

In a recent interview with Xinhua in London, Irina Bokova, director-general of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), highlighted China's progress in reducing poverty and illiteracy and developing quality education for urban and rural areas. (UN-China-Education)

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HONG KONG -- Issuing Silk Road Bond (SRB) will be an internationally recognized funding method to bring benefits to countries along the Belt and Road routes, Dagong Global Credit Rating (Dagong) chairman said here on Thursday.

Guan Jianzhong made the remarks at the "Belt and Road Summit - Financing Through Silk Road Bond," which was co-organized by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and Dagong. (SRB-China)

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DUBAI -- A trade delegation from China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region started here Wednesday a multi-day visit to promote trade projects, according to its statement.

The delegation plans to meet Dubai's trade and logistics community to promote Shizuishan logistics park in the north of Ningxia and the upcoming China Arab States Expo in 2017. (Dubai-China-Trade)

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PYONGYANG -- Mi band 2, a wearable device designed by Chinese phone maker Xiaomi Inc., has become popular at a trade fair in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

The smart wrist band, sold at 35 U.S. dollars, immediately became a best-selling product at the 12th Pyongyang Autumn International Trade Exhibition. (DPRK-China-Wrist band) Endi