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China vows to boost consumption, national security after key meet
China vows to boost consumption, national security after key meet
Economy
by  AFP

China's ruling Communist Party said Thursday the country has to "vigorously boost consumption" and "consolidate national security" in the next five years, state media reported, as a key gathering concluded in Beijing. - 'Good at fighting' - China's leaders also vowed on Thursday to solidify national security, according to Xinhua.

EU parliament adopts curbs on plastic pellet pollution
EU parliament adopts curbs on plastic pellet pollution
Economy
by  AFP

The European Parliament on Thursday definitively adopted rules clamping down on pollution from the tiny pellets that constitute the building blocks of most plastic products. Made from fossil fuels, plastic pellets often spill into the environment, polluting beaches and oceans.