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Inside the Forbidden City | Athens | September 15 - February 14

In partnership with Beijing's Palace Museum, the Acropolis Museum presents "Forbidden City: The Private Rooms of Emperor Qianlong." The show comprises 162 exhibits from the private rooms of 18th century Emperor Qianlong in his early years before assuming the throne. Qianlong was also a poet, calligrapher and collector of Chinese art.

Chinese emperor's possessions on display in Athens

In partnership with Beijing's Palace Museum, the Acropolis Museum in Athens is hosting the exhibition 'Forbidden City: The Private Rooms of Emperor Qianlong.' The show comprises 162 exhibits from the private rooms of China's 18th century Emperor Qianlong in his early years before assuming the throne. It is the first time that these artifacts have been allowed to travel abroad.

China's trade surplus with US hits record as exporters rush to beat tariffs

China's surplus with the United States hit a record last month, data showed on July 13, adding to brewing tensions between the economic superpowers as they stand on the brink of an all-out trade war that Beijing warned would have a "negative impact" globally.

Lions, Tigers, Jaguar Escape German Zoo in Lünebach

BBC - Two lions, two tigers and a jaguar have escaped from a zoo in Lünebach in western Germany, police have said.

Local authorities advised residents to stay inside their homes and call police if they see anything. A massive hunt is under way for the five big cats.

A bear had also escaped from the privately owned Eifel zoo, but was shot dead, a local official told AFP.

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