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Xinhua China-related world news summary at 1300 GMT, Nov. 28

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Egyptian audience has a great opportunity to closely experience the Chinese modern dance as a Beijing-based troupe performed on stage in Cairo Sunday.

The Beijing Modern Dance Company, a leading group of Chinese contemporary dance, performed in Cairo's al-Gomhoriya one of its famous performances dubbed "Oath-Midnight Rain" with over 100 Egyptian and Chinese audiences attending the show. (Egypt-China-Modern Dance)

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ISTANBUL -- At the heart of Istanbul lies the Topkapi Palace, a must-see to tourists from around the world for its rich trove of treasures collected during a period of some 400 years as Ottoman Sultans' residence.

Among the antiques are thousands of Chinese porcelain pieces made during China's dynasties of Song (960-1279), Yuan (1206-1368), Ming (1368-1644), and Qing (1644-1911), the largest collection of Chinese ceramics outside of China.

All the wares are silent witnesses to China's interactions with Turkey and the region during the ancient Silk Road period. (Turkey-China-Silk Road)

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MELBOURNE -- Australia's Tasmanian tourism chiefs are considering erecting signs in Mandarin to make life easier for Chinese visitors.

The island-state, the smallest of Australia's six states, has become a popular destination for Chinese visitors.

Communities along the state's east coast, which is home to tourist destinations such as the Bay of Fires conservation area and Freycinet National Park, are leading the push to introduce the signs, which they say will enhance the experience for Chinese tourists. (Australia-China-Visitors)

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WELLINGTON -- New Zealand's biggest university has launched a new institute in China to encourage greater collaboration in innovation.

The University of Auckland's new Innovation Institute China (UAIIC) will provide access to a range of networks, research and funding opportunities in China, the university's knowledge transfer company, UniServices, said Monday. (New Zealand-China-Innovation) Endi