BEIJING: Chinese internet users on a popular social networking platform have noticed a sudden influx of foreign newcomers who claim to have migrated from TikTok due to concerns about a potential ban by the US government within the week. On Xiaohongshu, a Chinese platform with combined features of Instagram and Pinterest, hashtags such as #TikTokRefugee have garnered hundreds of thousands …

BEIJING: China ushered in its largest annual population migration on Tuesday, 15 days ahead of the Spring Festival, also known as Chinese Lunar New Year. This marks the first chunyun, or Spring Festival travel rush, after UNESCO inscribed the Spring Festival on its intangible cultural heritage list in December last year. Nine billion passenger trips are expected during this year’s …

BEIJING (Internews): China’s Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and Pakistani Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch held the fourth round of diplomatic consultations at the vice-foreign ministerial level between China and Pakistan in Beijing. The two sides agreed that China and Pakistan are ironclad friends and all-weather strategic cooperative partners, and the time-tested friendship between the two countries has grown even stronger. …

          Astronauts Ye Guangfu (2nd R), Li Cong (1st R) and Li Guangsu (3rd R) from China’s Shenzhou-18 crewed mission meet with the press in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 8, 2025. The three astronauts from China’s Shenzhou-18 crewed mission met with the press on Wednesday, marking their first public appearance since returning from space two …

BEIJING: As the world steps into 2025, amidst geopolitical tensions, unrest and poverty in certain regions, China as always remains committed to fulfilling the aspirations of its own people for a better life while actively fostering global peace and development. One of the most closely watched aspects is the Chinese economy, which has withstood numerous challenges both at home and …

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out rescue efforts to save lives and minimize casualties following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that took a heavy toll after jolting a county in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region Tuesday morning. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made an important instruction, demanding …

HANGZHOU: In a bustling workshop of a sportswear company, workers were racing to fulfill an urgent order of 50,000 pairs of ski goggles, a popular item in the trolleys of megacity shoppers, around late December. “Our production lines have been running at full tilt,” said Pan Xinru, the workshop director of Zhejiang Vista Sports Goods Co., Ltd. Located in a …

BEIJING: As the largest economy of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), China will continue to implement RCEP in a comprehensive and high-quality manner, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday. The RCEP celebrated its third anniversary of effective implementation on Wednesday. It comprises 15 countries, including 10 countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as …

FUZHOU:  The first power generation unit of the Zhangzhou nuclear power project in east China’s Fujian Province began commercial operations on Wednesday, according to China National Nuclear Corporation. This marked a major step forward in the scaled construction of Hualong One, a domestically developed third-generation reactor, as China seeks to improve its energy mix and meet its dual carbon targets. …

BEIJING: As 2024 draws to a close, Chinese startup DeepSeek has made a significant mark in the generative AI landscape with the groundbreaking release of its latest large-scale language model (LLM) comparable to the leading models from heavyweights like OpenAI. DeepSeek’s V3 model, trained for just two months using significantly fewer computing resources, delivered performance on par with the world’s …

BEIJING: On New Year’s eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2025 New Year message through China Media Group and the Internet. The following is the full text of the message: Greetings to everybody! Time flies fast, and the new year will be with us shortly. I extend my best wishes to you all from Beijing. In 2024, we have …

URUMQI: The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world’s longest expressway tunnel, completed tunneling Monday morning, paving the way for the opening of a new shortcut linking southern and northern parts of China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The 22.13-kilometer tunnel will reduce the time it takes to drive across the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains from several hours to about 20 …

WUHAN: The ports along the trunk stream of the Yangtze River, China’s largest and the world’s third-longest river, are expected to handle a record 4.02 billion tonnes of cargo in 2024, thanks to the country’s economic resilience. “The 3.9-percent year-on-year growth cements the Yangtze River’s position as the busiest inland waterway in the world,” said Huan Zhaoping, deputy director of …

HARBIN: Rushing through the entrance of Harbin Ice-Snow World with a throng of tourists, Zhong Xueying stepped into a realm of towering ice splendors, her face aglow with joy as she marveled at the surreal wintry wonders amid the crisp, biting wind. “I arrived four days ago, eagerly awaiting the opening day, and now it’s time to race to the …

BEIJING: The third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) has been suggested to start on March 4, 2025, in Beijing. The suggestion was made at a recent Chairperson’s Council meeting of the 14th CPPCC National Committee. The meeting also decided the 10th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th CPPCC National …

            Test-takers enter an examination site for the 2025 postgraduate entrance exam in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 21, 2024. About 3.88 million Chinese have signed up for the 2025 national exam for postgraduate enrolment scheduled from Dec. 21 to 22. (Xinhua/Ren Chao) Test-takers store their belongings in lockers before entering an examination site for …

BEIJING (Internews): Federal Minister for planning, development & special initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan and China have the potential on future cooperation in the field of Iinformation Technology (IT) and implementation possibilities. While visiting the iSoftStone Information Technology Park in Beijing on Wednesday, Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan offers immense potential of investment in IT industry. The Minister, …

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the seventh foreign ministers’ meeting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) via video link on Tuesday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said that as a founding member of CICA, China actively participates in the CICA …

BEIJING (Internews): Chief minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif introduced Punjab’s important position in China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and its economic advantages to the Chinese investors during the event held in Guangzhou. According to the details, Maryam delivered the remarks at the “China-Pakistan Punjab Province Roundtable Conference” co-organized by Q Group (qgroup.co) and Beijing Overseas Returnees Association for Science and Technology. …

BEIJING: China on Monday released its latest home price data, indicating that the property market of the world’s second-largest economy is on stronger footing for recovery, supported by a raft of policy measures. In the country’s 70 large and medium-sized cities, the decline in the prices of commercial residential homes narrowed on a year-on-year basis in November, data from the …

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping on Friday said the central authorities fully support Hong Kong in aligning with national strategies and fostering new momentum and advantages for economic development. Xi made the remarks when meeting with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee, who is on a duty visit to Beijing. During the meeting, Xi heard …

NANJING: In a solemn display of remembrance, the people of Nanjing observed a moment of silence as sirens resonated throughout the city on Friday, marking China’s national memorial ceremony to mourn the 300,000 victims of the Nanjing Massacre. Despite the winter chill, thousands of people clad in dark attire gathered in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province, with white flowers pinned …

BEIJING: A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said that Lai Ching-te’s so-called “stopover” in the United States was, in nature, soliciting external support to seek “Taiwan independence.” At a press briefing, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, voiced firm opposition to any official interaction between the U.S. and Taiwan, and any “transit” by a …

On the morning of December 10, President Xi Jinping had a collective meeting with the leaders of major international economic organizations at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. President Xi posed for a group photo with the participating leaders at the beginning of the meeting, and thanked the leaders for their long-time support for China’s modernization. President Xi …

BEIJING: China’s railway network achieved a record-breaking number of trips in the first 11 months of the year, backed by stable economic recovery and a revitalized tourism industry. According to the China State Railway Group Co., the railway sector handled over 4 billion passenger trips from January to November, the first time this threshold has been reached within a year. …

GUANGZHOU: The 2024 Understanding China conference, focusing on Chinese modernization and new opportunities for the world, opened on Tuesday in Guangzhou, capital of south China’s Guangdong Province. This year’s conference, themed “Carry through the Reform to the End — Chinese Modernization and New Opportunities for World Development,” has brought together over 600 participants including politicians, officials, scholars, foreign envoys and …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday stressed comprehensively advancing high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks when addressing the fourth symposium on Belt and Road construction work. It is imperative to strengthen strategic confidence, …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory letter to the 2024 Understanding China Conference (Guangzhou) held in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province. Xi said in the letter that to understand China, one needs to understand China’s efforts to further deepen reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization. China is building a high-standard socialist market economy at a faster …

Internet speed has started improving in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, however, slow internet continues to disrupt daily life and work in several other cities, including Lahore. Students, freelancers, and businesses remain severely affected by the ongoing internet slowdown, with many facing difficulties accessing social media and online platforms. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has yet to identify …

URUMQI: The Khunjerab Pass, a land port on the China-Pakistan border in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, will operate year-round starting Sunday, according to local sources. Located approximately 5,000 meters above sea level, the Khunjerab Pass is a major trade station between China and Pakistan, and an important gateway to South Asia and Europe. Due to high altitude and …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent congratulations to a UN meeting held on Tuesday to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Noting that the question of Palestine is at the heart of the Middle East issue and concerns international fairness and justice, Xi said the pressing task is to comprehensively and effectively implement the relevant …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong in Beijing on Tuesday, calling for further synergy of development strategies and enhanced cooperation. Commending the remarkable achievements Singapore made during Lee’s tenure as prime minister, Xi spoke highly of Lee’s long-term support for China-Singapore cooperation. The two sides established an all-round high-quality future-oriented partnership last …

LIMA: When China first hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in 2001, the nation stood at a crossroads, poised to join the World Trade Organization. It was a moment of transformation that signaled China’s readiness to step fully into the global economic arena. By the time China hosted APEC again in 2014, the story was markedly different. The country …

BEIJING: Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reiterates China’s strong stance against terrorism by calling it a common enemy of humanity. While responding to a question in a daily press briefing, Lin on Monday emphasized that it is the shared responsibility of the international community to fight terrorism and prevent future tragedies from happening again. Lin also said that China …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his election as president of the United States. The future of China-U.S. relations is a matter of great concern to both peoples and has drawn significant attention from the international community. Today’s world needs an overall stable China-U.S. relationship. Whether China and the United States can find …

        Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits a museum to learn about efforts to enhance the protection, research and use of cultural relics in Yunmeng County of Xiaogan, central China’s Hubei Province. Xi inspected the cities of Xiaogan and Xianning, …

SHANGHAI: The newest edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world’s first national-level exposition dedicated to imports, opened on Tuesday in Shanghai. Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 7th CIIE and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum. Running from Nov. 5 to 10, the 7th CIIE has attracted 3,496 exhibitors from …

URUMQI: Edil Mohammed, who commutes daily for about an hour by bus from Yarkent, Kazakhstan, to Horgos, China, has adapted to the lifestyle of cross-border work. As the head of a branch of Kazakhstan’s Bank CenterCredit, which is located in the China-Kazakhstan International Border Cooperation Center in Horgos, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, he is part of a pioneering …

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the opening ceremony of the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) and relevant events, and deliver a speech, a spokesperson announced Sunday. The seventh CIIE will be held from Nov. 5 to 10 in Shanghai, said He Yadong, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce.

          This photo taken on Nov. 2, 2024 shows the south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China’s Shanghai. Preparations for the 7th CIIE, which is scheduled to take place in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10, have entered the …