NANJING: The people of Nanjing observed a moment of silence, and sirens were heard across the city as China held a memorial ceremony on Wednesday to mourn the 300,000 victims of the Nanjing Massacre. Despite the winter chill, thousands of people, dressed in dark attire, attended the 10th national memorial ceremony for the victims in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province, …

BEIJING: China will become the world’s largest aviation services market by 2042, with its market value climbing to 54.1 billion U.S. dollars, Airbus China forecast on Tuesday. China is set to overtake Europe and North America to top the global market for aviation services, as the country’s in-service commercial aircraft fleet is expected to grow to 10,930 by 2042, according …

BEIJING: The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday as Chinese leaders decided priorities for the economic work in 2024. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech at the conference. In his speech, Xi reviewed …

BEIJING: China’s total number of national high-tech industrial development zones had reached 178 as of the end of November, an official said Tuesday. In the first three quarters of this year, the economic output of these high-tech zones hit 12.33 trillion yuan (1.73 trillion U.S. dollars), a year-on-year increase of 7.11 percent, said Wu Jiaxi, deputy director of the planning …

BEIJING: A signed article by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping titled “Building a China-Vietnam Community with a Shared Future That Carries Strategic Significance And Writing Together a New Chapter in Our Modernization Drive” was published Tuesday by the Nhan Dan Newspaper of Vietnam. The following is an English version of …

BEIJING: Building a community with a shared future for mankind should start from Asia, Chinese President Xi Jinping said. Xi made the remarks in a signed article carried by the Nhan Dan Newspaper of Vietnam on Tuesday prior to his visit to the country with the title “Building a China-Vietnam Community with a Shared Future That Carries Strategic Significance And …

BEIJING: China will keep its neighborhood policy consistent and stable, bringing more benefits to its neighbors through Chinese modernization and jointly moving forward Asia’s modernization process, said Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president. Xi made the remarks in a signed article published by the Nhan Dan Newspaper of Vietnam on Tuesday …

HARBIN: Grain production in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, known as the country’s “grain barn,” reached about 77.88 billion kilograms in 2023, accounting for 11.2 percent of the country’s total, official data showed on Monday. Heilongjiang’s annual grain output has ranked first in the country for 14 consecutive years, with an output growth of 252 million kilograms from last year, according …

BEIJING: After six years, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will again pay a state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong. The visit will not only consolidate and deepen …

BEIJING: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has expressed the country’s regret and disappointment at the U.S. veto of a recent resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. On Dec. 8, the United Nations Security Council voted on the ceasefire resolution drafted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but it was not adopted due to a veto from the …

NANNING: As China’s largest durian-import port in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Youyiguan used to handle durians imported mainly from Thailand. However, since gaining market access to China last year, fresh durians from Vietnam are now quickly catching up. Nong Liqing, the general manager of an import and export company based in Pingxiang City of Guangxi, where the vibrant …

BEIJING: Road, rail and air traffic in Beijing were disrupted on Monday following snowfall from Sunday evening, and local authorities have implemented measures to ensure the safety of the public. From 7 p.m. Sunday to 8 a.m. Monday, snowfall in the city reached 5.8 mm on average. The largest precipitation was seen in Fangshan District, reaching 10.2 mm, according to …

BEIJING: The Research Center for Archaeology of Yan Culture was established in Beijing on Sunday, aiming to promote the synergetic development of archaeological research and cultural undertakings in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. The Yan state was one of the major states in northern China from the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046-771 B.C.) to the Warring States period (475-221 B.C.), whose culture mainly …

BEIJING: Fixed-asset investment (FAI) in China’s road and waterway transport networks expanded in the first 10 months of this year, official data showed. The combined FAI in roads and waterways stood at 2.57 trillion yuan (about 361.35 billion U.S. dollars), up 4.1 percent year on year, according to the Ministry of Transport. In breakdown, FAI in roads went up 2.9 …

BEIJING: New research has revealed that large portions of the Great Wall of China, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are protected by a biological community found on the surface of the ancient ramparts. According to a study published on Saturday in the journal Science Advances, the biological soil crusts or biocrusts, consisting of photosynthetic bacteria, mosses and lichens, aid in …

URUMQI: The railway freight volume of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region since the beginning of this year has reached 200 million tonnes, according to China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. Coal is the main cargo transported by railway in the region. As of Friday, a total of 121 million tonnes of coal have been transported by railway in Xinjiang, …

BEIJING: China’s producer price index (PPI), which measures costs for goods at the factory gate, went down 3 percent year on year in November, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Saturday. On a monthly basis, the November PPI went down 0.3 percent compared to October when the PPI stayed unchanged, according to data. “Due to factors such as the …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday met with President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who were in China for the 24th China-EU Summit. Xi underscored that China-EU relations not only hold strategic significance but also have a worldwide impact, carrying implications for global peace, stability, and prosperity, amid …

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday held talks with Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop, vowing enhanced cooperation with Mali in education, training, medical care, and agriculture. Noting the China-Mali friendship was forged by the older generations of leaders of the two countries, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, …

BEIJING: The speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 30th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting has been published. Xi delivered the speech, titled “Staying True to APEC Founding Mission and Enhancing Unity and Cooperation to Jointly Promote High-Quality Growth in the Asia-Pacific,” in San Francisco on Nov. 17 local time. The booklet also includes the written speech of Xi at …

KUNMING: The 5th World Media Summit (WMS), co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency and the provincial governments of Guangdong and Yunnan, runs from Dec. 2 to 8 in the cities of Guangzhou and Kunming. 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 …

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 …