BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday met with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sok Chenda Sophea, who is here for the eighth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Noting the two countries took the lead in signing the new version of the action plan for building a community with a shared future, Wang said this has …

BEIJING: Qu Min, a former senior political advisor for northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and dismissed from public office over serious violations of Party discipline and the law. The decision came following an investigation, which was conducted by the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Commission of Supervision …

BEIJING: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Luis Redondo, president of the National Congress of Honduras, in Beijing on Thursday. Han said that relations between China and Honduras have gotten off to a good start, showing broad prospects for development since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries in March this year. China is ready to work …

BEIJING: China’s road logistics price index edged down in the week of Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, industry data showed. The index came in at 1,038.11 points over the period, dipping 0.02 percent from the previous week, according to a joint survey released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing and the Guangdong Lin’an Logistics Group. The full truckload …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s special envoy Wu Weihua will attend the inauguration of incoming President of Argentina Javier Milei on Dec. 10, foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced on Thursday. Wu, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, will travel to Buenos Aires to attend the ceremony at the invitation of the government of Argentina.

TAIYUAN: With the onset of winter, flocks of whooper swans from Siberia migrate to China, with their habitats in several provinces boosting local tourism, attracting photographers and visitors eager to witness the seasonal spectacle. The Sanwan Wetland in the Yellow River basin, located in Pinglu County in north China’s Shanxi Province, is in a leeward location and has a mild …

BEIJING: China is willing to work with Singapore to grasp the nature of bilateral relations and make greater contributions to regional stability and prosperity, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday. Li made the remarks when meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of the Republic of Singapore Lawrence Wong in Beijing. Noting that leaders of the two …

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Foreign Minister of Angola Tete Antonio in Beijing on Wednesday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Angola relations have maintained a strong momentum of development with fruitful results in …

BEIJING: The world is undergoing accelerated changes unseen in a century, with uncertainties and unforeseen factors on the rise. Against this backdrop, world media leaders gathered in China to build consensus in addressing common challenges and boosting global confidence. Xinhua News Agency is the host of the 5th World Media Summit from Dec. 2 to 8 in the Chinese cities …

BEIJING: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Mexican Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena in Beijing on Wednesday. Han said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Mexico relations have maintained a high level of operation, becoming increasingly strategic, complementary and mutually beneficial. Noting that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of China-Mexico comprehensive …

SHANGHAI/HANGZHOU: After learning about China’s new visa-free entry policy, German tourist Krause Arthur Robert immediately booked a ticket for an impromptu trip to Shanghai. “I read about the new policy on the internet that it is possible without a visa to come for a short-term visit to see the city,” said Robert who adjusted his overall itinerary to include a …

GUANGZHOU, China: It’s important to get a picture of the real Iran and China from main sources through media cooperation, Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati, Tehran Times’ CEO told Xinhua in a recent interview at the fifth World Media Summit here. The summit in the southern Chinese city hosted by Xinhua provided an effective platform for interpersonal exchanges and mutual understanding among …

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Mexican Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena on Tuesday in Beijing. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the recent meeting between the two heads of state in San Francisco, the United States, has provided important strategic guidance for the development of bilateral …

SHANGHAI/YANCHENG, Jiangsu: During his recent inspection tour in Shanghai, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the need for Shanghai to faithfully implement the new development philosophy on all fronts. He urged the city to focus on promoting high-quality development and forging a new …

KUNMING: Representatives attending the fifth World Media Summit (Yunnan, China) have adopted the Kunming Initiative at the opening of the summit on Tuesday. The fifth World Media Summit (Yunnan, China), held in the city of Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, was attended by more than 300 representatives of around 80 institutions, including media outlets, international organizations and think tanks, from …

BEIJING: Whatever high-sounding rhetoric the Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities try to use, it cannot cover up their malicious attempt to tie Taiwan residents to the war chariot of “Taiwan independence”, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. Spokesperson Wang Wenbin made the remarks when asked to comment on Tsai Ing-wen, leader of the Taiwan region, who said …

CHENGDU: Giant pandas Yang Guang and Tian Tian arrived in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on Tuesday morning, after wrapping up their stay in Britain. The pair touched down at the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport at about 6:50 a.m., before being sent to the Bifengxia giant panda base in Ya’an for a month-long quarantine. Yang Guang and Tian Tian, literally meaning …

GUANGZHOU, China: Representatives from developing countries at the fifth World Media Summit being held in the Chinese cities of Guangzhou and Kunming have made a strong call for a louder voice of the Global South. In an era of increasing global interconnectedness, a louder voice from the Global South has become more imperative than ever before, and the media also …

By Muhammad Sohail Bhatti, from GUANGZHOU, China Usually, the world remains under the focus of media binoculars round-the-clock, but it was the media’s turn to be focused by the whole world when China’s city of Guangzhou hosted the 5th World Media Summit (WMS). The 5th WMS gathers over 450 participants from 101 countries and regions, including representatives of 197 mainstream …

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to give better play to the important role of the Constitution in China’s governance. In an instruction, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed upholding the authority and sanctity of the Constitution while promoting its further improvement and …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Beijing on Monday. Xi pointed out that he and Lukashenko reached important consensus on promoting the high-level development of China-Belarus relations during Lukashenko’s state visit to China earlier this year. The two countries have strengthened political mutual trust and international coordination since then. China always views its relations …

HANGZHOU: An art exhibition opened as a sideline event of the first Liangzhu Forum on Sunday in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province. The exhibition, “Silk Road Artists’ Rendezvous,” features 152 works created by 84 artists from 83 countries. In late November, the artists visited various scenic locations across Zhejiang, including the Liangzhu ancient city and the West Lake, a UNESCO …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 2023 Imperial Springs International Forum held in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province, on Monday. Xi noted that since its establishment, the Imperial Springs International Forum has brought together people of insight from all over the world to discuss in depth many issues affecting world peace and stability, sustainable economic …

SHANGHAI/YANCHENG, Jiangsu: Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the need to speed up building Shanghai into a modern, socialist and international metropolis by focusing on the construction of international centers of economy, finance, trade, shipping and sci-tech innovation. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks …

GUANGZHOU: The 5th World Media Summit (WMS) held an opening ceremony Sunday morning in Guangzhou, capital of south China’s Guangdong Province. Themed “Boosting Global Confidence, Promoting Media Development,” the 5th WMS has gathered over 450 participants from 101 countries and regions, including representatives of 197 mainstream media outlets, think tanks, government agencies and diplomatic missions to China, and UN agencies …

HAIKOU: On Friday, a chartered plane loaded with cross-border e-commerce goods worth a total of 8.22 million yuan (1.16 million U.S. dollars) departed from south China’s Hainan Province for Dallas in the United States, marking the launch of a new all-cargo air route. It is Hainan’s first all-cargo air route to the United States, said Haikou Customs. Its maiden flight …

GUANGZHOU: In the dynamic landscape of global media, the World Media Summit stands as a pivotal forum for fostering collaboration and addressing challenges, bringing together leaders and influencers from diverse corners of the world to engage in meaningful dialogue. Here is some essential information worth knowing about the World Media Summit. WHAT IS WORLD MEDIA SUMMIT? The notion of holding …

GUANGZHOU: The opening ceremony of the 2023 Understanding China Conference (Guangzhou) was held in Guangzhou, the capital of south China’s Guangdong Province, on Saturday. Under the theme of “China’s New Endeavors amid Unprecedented Global Changes — Expanding the Convergence of Interests and Building A Community of Shared Future,” officials, experts, entrepreneurs, foreign envoys and representatives of international organizations and multinational …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a congratulatory letter to the first Liangzhu Forum. The ruins of Liangzhu ancient city are a demonstration of the 5,000-year history of the Chinese civilization, and a treasure of world civilizations, Xi said. The Chinese civilization has been open and inclusive, continuously enriching itself, and drawing on the essence of other civilizations, …

BEIJING: The construction of China’s first national offshore wind power research and test base started in the eastern province of Fujian on Friday, the State Grid Corporation of China announced on Saturday. The base, planned to be put into operation in 2024, is under joint investment and construction of several companies, including State Grid, China Huadian Corporation Ltd., and Power …

KUNMING: The 2023 Tengchong Scientists Forum opened on Friday in the city of Tengchong, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, pooling wisdom on topics including international frontier science, biomedicine, energy materials, digital economy and rural revitalization. Themed on science and green development, the three-day forum includes sub-forums, dialogues, roundtables and activities to promote the industrial transformation and utilization of sci-tech achievements. The …

BEIJING: After some setbacks on the post-COVID 19 recovery path, the Chinese economy has once again shown its resilience and great potential as it regained momentum in the third quarter, expanding by a higher-than-expected 5.2 percent. Against the backdrop of multiple uncertainties in the global economy, many international institutions have recently upgraded China’s economic growth forecasts, with the figures for …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory letter to the 2023 Understanding China Conference (Guangzhou) held in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province. Today, confronted with a weak global recovery and escalating geopolitical conflicts, humanity has once again come to a crossroads in history. It is all the more important that countries work together to meet various global …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent inspection tour in Shanghai sent a clear message that China will continue to promote finance to better serve the real economy, strengthen scientific and technological innovation and adhere to the people-centered approach in urban development. During his tour from Tuesday to Wednesday, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee …

NANNING: Having savored tea for over 2,000 years, Chinese tea enthusiasts are now welcoming innovations in this age-old beverage, with trends ranging from fruit tea and bubble tea to blended drinks like chai latte, sparking a thriving market. Peng Yonghua, a veteran engineer at the research and development center of an esteemed tea company in China’s Jiangxi Province, is one …

SHANGHAI: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday inspected the command office for the East China Sea area of the China Coast Guard under the People’s Armed Police Force. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed improving the capability of protecting maritime rights and carrying out maritime law …

HONG KONG: Members of a visiting delegation of China’s manned space program, who have met with hundreds of university teachers and students in Hong Kong, encouraged the young people to pursue their dreams persistently. The delegation, in separate groups, visited the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) on Thursday and briefed …

KUNMING: Chinese scientists have found that orchid mantises, hailed as a classic example of flower mimicry, use their petal-shaped legs for gliding. The study led by the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences challenges the long-held belief that these winged legs, or femoral lobes, mimic flowers to attract their pollinating prey. The study was published …

SHANGHAI: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday stressed efforts to make new major breakthroughs in the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta and enhance the region’s leading and exemplary role in pursuing Chinese modernization. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while chairing …

NANJING: A freight train loaded with 100 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of cargo departed from Xuzhou City, east China’s Jiangsu Province, on Wednesday, marking that the province had seen 2,000 freight trains launched this year. The train will leave China via Horgos Port in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, heading for Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. As of Wednesday, the number …