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      South Sudan's Olympic basketball team receives heroes' welcome at home

      2024-08-10 10:45 Last Updated At:11:07

      South Sudan's men's basketball team have received a heroes' welcome in the country's capital Juba after returning from France.

      The team made history by beating Puerto Rico 90 points to 79 in their first-ever Olympics, and put up a spirited performance against the tournament favorites, the United States.

      With the defeat to the U.S. and Serbia, they ultimately bowed out in the group stage. But that didn't stop the Bright Stars becoming a source of joy for the world's youngest nation.

      Many residents in Juba have decided to be off from work, and have come in large numbers to welcome the team that has returned from the Paris Olympics.

      As players get out of the plane in Juba, thousands of supporters are awaiting their Olympic basketball stars.

      "I came at six o'clock in the morning. I am very happy, I have been waiting, and now the team has arrived. I want them to stay for a week or two with us before they return to their respective clubs," said James Magok, a resident.

      "The basketballers are back in town and we are so proud of them. Though they did not make it to the last stage, we are so grateful that they managed to represent us at the global stage and put our name on the map," said Arek Abraham, South Sudan's candidate for the 71st Miss World beauty pageant.

      From Juba Airport, the team drove across the city then headed to the basketball stadium.

      South Sudan's government says the impact of the basketball team goes beyond sport.

      "Let me tell you this, you have turned the trend of what is happening in our country, now the young people, the youth that I am responsible for, you have changed them and you have united them," said Rebecca Nyandeng, Vice President of South Sudan.

      South Sudan basketball players say what keeps them going is the unwavering support they get from fans at home.

      The next competition for the Bright Stars is Afro Basketball in November where the team will meet Mozambique, Mali and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

      South Sudan's Olympic basketball team receives heroes' welcome at home

      South Sudan's Olympic basketball team receives heroes' welcome at home

      China's sharp countermeasures against U.S. "reciprocal tariffs" demonstrate the country's zero tolerance towards actions that undermine the global multilateral trading system, according to an expert.

      Amid widespread opposition, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order on the so-called "reciprocal tariffs", imposing a 10-percent "minimum baseline tariff" on all imported goods and higher rates on certain trading partners. The order took effect from Saturday.

      For China, it faces a 34-percent tariff from the United States. That was on top of the existing tariff of 20 percent.

      Following the U.S. decision to impose "reciprocal tariffs" on Chinese exports to the United States, China's Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council said Friday that the move taken by the U.S. does not conform to international trade rules, seriously undermines China's legitimate rights and interests, and represents a typical act of unilateral bullying.

      It also announced that China will impose additional 34-percent tariffs on all products imported from the United States starting from April 10.

      Wang Yaojing, assistant professor of economics with Peking University, pointed out that China's countermeasures shows its clear stance in opposing unilateralism and protectionism.

      "China's countermeasures clearly demonstrate zero tolerance against actions that seek to undermine the global multilateral trading ecosystem. These harmful moves have far-reaching consequences for the global economy. And China's countermeasures are both well-prepared and timely," Wang emphasized.

      China’s countermeasures show zero tolerance towards US unilateralism, protectionism: expert

      China’s countermeasures show zero tolerance towards US unilateralism, protectionism: expert

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