BEIJING: State-owned enterprises supervised and administered by local governments in China reported a 10.4 percent rise in R&D spending that amounted to 249.57 billion yuan (35 billion U.S. dollars) in the first half of 2024, according to the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council. The increased spending came amid efforts by state-owned enterprises to accelerate scientific …

BEIJING: Based on the provisional arrangement China reached with the Philippines on managing the situation at Ren’ai Jiao, the Philippine side conducted a resupply mission of living necessities on Saturday morning, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Saturday. The spokesperson made the remarks when asked to comment that according to a statement of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, …

BEIJING: Profits of China’s major industrial firms increased 3.5 percent year-on-year in the first six months, up from the 3.4 percent increase recorded in the first five months, official data showed on Saturday. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that industrial profits rose by 3.6 percent year-on-year in June alone, an increase of 2.9 percentage points from May. NBS …

VIENTIANE: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo here on Friday, warning the Philippine side over the U.S. intermediate missile system deployment. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China and the Philippines are close neighbors across the sea, and good neighborliness, mutually beneficial …

BEIJING: China’s foreign trade volume reached a new high in the first half of this year, showing strong resilience and a steady upward momentum despite the challenging external environment. China’s strong manufacturing capabilities, along with its burgeoning consumer market, technological advancements and favorable trade policies, have been providing its trade partners with vast opportunities and boosting the global economic recovery. …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Thursday chaired a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to study and arrange work related to flood control and disaster relief. China has entered a critical period of flood control, with significant flooding expected in major river …

BEIJING: A Chinese military spokesperson on Thursday said attempts to intimidate China with military exercises or aggressive rhetoric will never work. Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to a media inquiry about the U.S.-led multinational “RIMPAC-2024” exercise, which is believed by some to be an act of “muscle-flexing against China.” The …

GUANGZHOU: Shenzhen, in the vibrant southern Chinese province of Guangdong, is not just a city but a canvas illustrating tomorrow’s urban life. In Shenzhen’s Pingshan District, the streets pulse with a symphony of future transportation: yellow unmanned logistic cars pause obediently at red lights before zipping off to deliver piping hot meals; driverless cabs glide effortlessly alongside, ferrying passengers to …

BEIJING: China’s Ministry of Commerce on Thursday expressed major concern over planned protectionist measures by the European Union (EU) in the biodiesel industry, and warned that such measures will backfire. The EU, the largest biodiesel market globally, imports biodiesel from China to meet its substantial consumption needs, which helps in achieving its green transformation and energy-saving goals, said ministry spokesperson …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed Xiamen Airlines to play an active role in serving economic and social development and advancing exchanges and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the instructions in a reply letter to the staff members of …

GUANGZHOU: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis and the healthy and steady development of China-Ukraine relations on Wednesday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks when holding talks with visiting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Guangzhou. POLITICAL SETTLEMENT …

BEIJING: World leaders and experts welcomed the signing of a declaration by 14 Palestinian factions in Beijing and lauded China’s role in promoting it. The signing of the Beijing Declaration on Ending Division and Strengthening Palestinian National Unity is “an additional positive step” toward achieving Palestinian national unity and represents “the ideal and most appropriate national solution” for the Palestinian …

BEIJING: Just days after the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, a delegation from the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC) visited China. The visit came as China stands at a critical juncture of comprehensively deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernization. The message from China to the U.S. guests is clear: despite external pressures and …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the sixth China-Russia Energy Business Forum on Tuesday. Xi said this year marks the 75th anniversary of China-Russia diplomatic ties. With the joint efforts of both sides, the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era has been moving forward full of vigor, and bilateral energy cooperation has …

BEIJING: At China’s invitation, senior representatives of 14 Palestinian factions held reconciliation talks in Beijing from July 21 to 23. Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and foreign minister, on Tuesday attended in Beijing the closing ceremony of the reconciliation talks of Palestinian factions and witnessed the signing of the …

BEIJING: China will continue to exempt certain U.S. goods from additional tariffs until the end of February 2025, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council said Monday. According to a previous statement issued in December last year, certain items from the United States were excluded from the tariff countermeasures against the U.S. Section 301 measures until July 31, 2024. …

BEIJING: At the invitation of the host country France and the International Olympic Committee, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng will travel to France as President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative to attend the opening ceremony and other events of the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris on July 26, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Monday. At a daily news briefing, …

BEIJING: China’s cruise economy is witnessing a steady recovery, bolstered by the visa-free policy for international tourists and the resurgence of the global cruise market. In the first half of 2024, cruise ports in Shanghai handled over 90 international cruise voyages, recording more than 180 entries and exits, with over 840,000 passengers traveling through these ports. China’s first domestically built …

BEIJING: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday made remarks on China reaching provisional arrangement with the Philippines on managing the situation at Ren’ai Jiao. The spokesperson stressed first and foremost that Ren’ai Jiao is part of China’s Nansha Qundao and China has sovereignty over Ren’ai Jiao and the rest of Nansha Qundao as well as their adjacent waters. On …

BEIJING: People from all walks of life in the special administrative regions (SAR) of Hong Kong and Macao, as well as Taiwan compatriots living on the mainland, have voiced their support for and enthusiasm for a resolution recently passed at a key plenum. The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China adopted the resolution on further deepening reform …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged all-out rescue and relief efforts to safeguard people’s lives and property after the collapse of a highway bridge in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the instructions after the bridge, located in Zhashui County in …

BEIJING: To push forward Chinese modernization, senior officials of the Communist Party of China (CPC) have pledged to vigorously pursue reform by studying and implementing the guiding principles that emerged from a recent key plenum. The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China adopted a resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization at its third …

BEIJING: A Chinese defense spokesperson on Friday said that China’s military development is solely aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests, as well as international and regional peace and stability. Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to a media inquiry regarding the Defense of Japan 2024 white paper, which includes …

BEIJING: Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang will co-chair the 11th meeting of the China-Russia Investment Cooperation Committee and the 21st meeting of the China-Russia Energy Cooperation Committee, and attend the sixth China-Russia Energy Business Forum in Russia from July 21 to 23, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian announced on Friday. Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the …

BEIJING: The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded its third plenary session here on Thursday with a communique issued. The following is the full text of the communique: Communique of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Adopted at the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a symposium on May 20 to solicit views and suggestions of non-CPC personages on the drafting of the CPC resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization, it was revealed on Friday. The key resolution was adopted at the third plenary session of …

Credit to BRNN China’s national economy was generally stable with steady progress in the first half of 2024, according to data released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on July 15. According to preliminary estimates, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the first half of 2024 reached around 61.68 trillion yuan (about $8.5 trillion), up by 5 percent …

BEIJING: The adoption of a reform resolution is the most important outcome of the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, a senior official said Friday. Tang Fangyu, deputy head of the CPC Central Committee Policy Research Office, made the remarks at a press conference on the guiding principles from the just-concluded plenum.

BEIJING: The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) will hold a press conference Friday on the guiding principles from the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. The press conference, scheduled to start at 10 a.m., will be broadcast live by China Media Group, and on major news websites including people.com.cn, xinhuanet.com and china.com.cn.

ISLAMABAD: The 97th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was celebrated at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Thursday. Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The event was also attended by Major General Wang Zhong, Defence Attaché, Chinese Embassy officials, and …

BEIJING: The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) adopted a resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization at its third plenary session held here from Monday to Thursday. The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee presided over the meeting. General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping delivered important addresses, according …

BEIJING: As China’s tourist destinations experience a surge in both domestic and international visitors this summer, many popular spots have eliminated reservation requirements to reduce hassle and offer a seamless travel experience for tourists. Tourists can now visit most of the top-level attractions in cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou, Chengdu, and Hangzhou without booking a time slot in advance. …

BEIJING: China’s independently-developed AG600 large amphibious aircraft has successfully completed the high temperature and high humidity flight test, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) on Thursday. The AG600 carried out this test, which lasted around 2.5 hours, on Tuesday at an airport in Nanchang, east China’s Jiangxi Province. All of its systems performed well during the session, …

HONG KONG: Three books on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s works and remarks printed in traditional Chinese characters debuted on Wednesday at the opening of the Hong Kong Book Fair. The first and second volumes of “Selected Readings from the Works of Xi Jinping,” as well as “Xi Jinping: Chinese Modernization,” were published and distributed by Sino United Publishing (Holdings) Ltd. …

BEIJING: China welcomes more foreign friends and hopes they will unlock their own unique “China Travel” experience, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a press conference when responding to a query about the rising number of foreign tourists visiting China. Recently, there has been growing interest in China in the international tourism …

BEIJING: The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday revised China’s 2024 economic growth up to 5 percent in an update to its World Economic Outlook, compared with its 4.6-percent forecast in April. The move came after China released its half-year economic data on Monday, which showed that its gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5 percent year on year in the first …

BEIJING: “Today, the Chinese people can say with great pride that reform and opening-up, China’s second revolution if you like, has not only profoundly changed the country but also greatly influenced the whole world,” said Chinese President Xi Jinping at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia annual conference in 2018. This statement was made as China was …

BEIJING: The ongoing third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee is tasked with starting a new round of strategic and pace-setting reforms to advance Chinese modernization, once again testifying to the Party’s courage, resolve and wisdom. The significance of China’s reforms is evident. For more than 40 years, the reform and opening up has …

BEIJING: China has seen 211 million railway passenger trips since the start of the summer travel rush, between July 1 and 15, data from the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. showed Tuesday. The figure marks an increase of 6.5 percent from the same period last year, the company said, adding that the average daily number of railway passenger trips …

BEIJING: China’s listed companies have forecast robust performance for the first half of 2024, further indicating a steady recovery in the wider economy. As of July 15, more than 1,500 public firms have disclosed their earnings forecasts for the January-June period. Among them, around 660 companies, accounting for over 40 percent of the total, anticipated profit growth, according to financial …