The phone call between Xi and Merkel-whose country will take over the EU's rotating presidency during the year's second half-came as a series of diplomatic events between China and the bloc had to be postponed due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
The plan is expected to help 5,839 poor people in 1,862 households in the regions increase income and get rid of poverty.
The policy is a retreat from the all-encompassing flavor ban that President Donald Trump initially announced on Sept 11 that would have banned all flavors, including menthol. That set off intense lobbying by vape shops and vaping advocates.
The port also launched sea-rail transport services with 17 trains providing services to 50 cities in 15 provincial-level regions in China.
The police also seized some computers, phones and clothes from their residence for further investigation.
The political battle over the Democratic nomination has been heating up, as forerunners such as California Senator Kamala Harris and former Vice President Joe Biden have begun trading barbs, signaling a break from the previously cordial relationship between the candidates.
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The plane was scheduled to fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guangzhou, capital of South China's Guangdong province, at 12:40 pm, but was delayed for more than five hours due to the incident.
The photo-ready Beijing Blush Concrete features vanilla custard blended with Dao Xiang Cun rose pastry, raspberry jam and fresh raspberries, topped with rose petals. Taking a note from roasted chestnut street snacks in northern China, the Taikoo Lizi Concrete blends roasted chestnuts, buttery shortbread and a drizzle of miso-chestnut caramel sauce with frozen vanilla custard.
The plane reached 120 km/h before taking off, said Ameer Hussain, a witness who claims to have ridden alongside the plane in a motorcycle.
The police reiterated that it is an offense for anyone to organize or participate in illegal gatherings. A government regulation also prohibits any group gathering of more than eight people in public places from Friday until May 21 as part of the social distancing rules to reduce the chance of coronavirus infections.