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World’s biggest trade deal RCEP to take effect Jan. 1

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The world’s biggest free trade agreement is set to take effect on Jan. 1, slashing tariffs for countries including Japan, China and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Bringing together $25 trillion in economic output, the supersized trade pact covers roughly 30% of global gross domestic product, population and trade — more than the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Satellite for verification of space debris mitigation technology

北京时间2021年10月24日9时27分，我国在西昌卫星发射中心用长征三号乙运载火箭，成功将实践二十一号卫星发射升空。卫星顺利进入预定轨道，发射任务获得圆满成功。实践二十一号卫星，主要用于空间碎片减缓技术试验验证. 此次任务是长征系列运载火箭的第393次飞行。