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On for the week ending February 9, 2019

1. Myanmar Allows Chinese Yuan for International Payment 293,517

Myanmar’s central bank announced on January 30 that banks with a foreign currency license may use Chinese yuan (and Japanese yen) for international payments. Experts believe the new policy will aid in promoting China-myanmar trade.

2. CCTV’S Spring Festival Gala 188,516

China Central Television (CCTV) hosted the country’s 37th Spring Festival Gala on February 4, viewed by reportedly 1.17 billion viewers around the world.

3. Nuclear Leak in Japan 139,086

According to the Japan Atomic Energy Agency, a Japanese nuclear fuel processing facility leaked nuclear chemicals while workers replaced the seal of a vessel. Officials attributed the leak to the aging facility and claimed that no one was harmed in the accident.

4. US withdraws from INF Treaty 119,702

The US announced it will suspend its participation in the INF (Intermediaterange Nuclear Forces) treaty signed with the former Soviet Union from February 2. Russian President Vladimir Putin responded that his country will do the same.

5. Earth is Getting Warmer 105,892

According to a World Meteorological Organization report, the years from 2015 to 2018 marked the four hottest years on record in the last 100 years. Meteorologists warned that the temperature has been steadily rising over the past two decades.