BEIJING: Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week: 1. Torch relay for 19th Asian Games begins in Hangzhou Olympic champion swimmer Luo Xuejuan runs during the torch relay of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, capital of east China’s Zhejiang Province on Sept. 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei) The torch relay for the 19th Asian Games officially …

HANGZHOU: With around two weeks before the 19th Asian Games open in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, the Main Media Center (MMC) was put into trial operation on Saturday. During the trial operation which runs from September 9 to 17, members of the media bound for the Hangzhou Asiad can activate their media accreditations at the Hangzhou East Railway Station, …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the country’s teachers to make greater contributions to building a stronger China and realizing the national rejuvenation. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a letter sent to representatives of outstanding teachers attending a meeting …

HARBIN: Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed “writing a new chapter” in striving for the full revitalization of northeast China as he convened a key meeting in Heilongjiang Province earlier this week. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at the meeting held in …

HARBIN: Villager Yang Chungui saw his farmhouse inundated as torrential rains caused severe flooding in Heilongjiang Province in northeast China. Yang’s house in the village of Longwangmiao was built over 20 years ago. The flooding damaged its walls, with water stains measuring over one meter in height still visible. As he was busy renovating on Thursday morning, President Xi Jinping …

HARBIN: Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed “writing a new chapter” in striving for the full revitalization of northeast China as he convened a key meeting in Heilongjiang Province earlier this week. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at the meeting held in …

NANNING: In the first eight months of this year, the cargo throughput of Beibu Gulf Port in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region exceeded 200 million tonnes, up 11.35 percent year on year, the port operator said. According to Beibu Gulf Port Group, more than 5 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers were handled by the port from January …

BEIJING: “Most of the time, foreign interference came from a friendly and allied country: the United States. For instance, I, along with (former French) President (Nicolas) Sarkozy, was under surveillance for five years by the United States’ National Security Agency (NSA),” former French Prime Minister Francois Fillon stated during a hearing on foreign interference before the French National Assembly in …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to the 10th China-Central Asia Cooperation Forum, which opened Saturday in the eastern Chinese city of Xiamen, Fujian Province. Xi noted in the congratulatory message that, since the establishment of the forum, its scale and influence have been expanding gradually. Through the forum, China and the Central Asian countries …

BEIJING: Africa’s important role in tackling climate change has again drawn the world’s attention as dozens of African heads of state and senior officials of international organizations including the United Nations gathered in Nairobi, Kenya from Monday to Wednesday for the first Africa Climate Summit. Focusing their discussions on the threat of climate change and green growth, the participants called …

HARBIN: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the northeastern province of Heilongjiang to firmly grasp its strategic position in China’s overall development, and strive to open new ground for its high-quality development. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during his inspection in the …

XIAMEN: The 23rd China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) opened Friday in Xiamen, east China’s Fujian Province, to boost investment and bolster global economic recovery. The four-day event, themed “Open and Integrated: Key to High-Quality Development,” kicked off with an opening ceremony, and will encompass a range of activities including forums, seminars, exhibitions, and business matching sessions. The …

BEIJING: At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema will pay a state visit to China from Sept. 10 to 16, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Friday. “Zambia is an important country in southern Africa. China and Zambia enjoy a traditional friendship. The two countries have deepened political mutual trust, …

BEIJING: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday that sanctions and curbs will not stop China’s development, adding they will only strengthen China’s resolve and capability to seek self-reliance and technological innovation. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a daily press briefing in response to a query that the U.S. government has begun an official probe into an …

BEIJING: The number of listed companies majoring in the high-end manufacturing sector has reached 2,021 in China amid policy support and the structural transformation and upgrading of Chinese industries, according to a report released by the China Association for Public Companies on Friday. The figure accounts for 57 percent of the all manufacturing companies listed on the A-share market, data …

BEIJING: At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro Moros will pay a state visit to China from Sept. 8 to 14, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Friday. China and Venezuela are each other’s comprehensive strategic partners. In recent years, thanks to the personal commitment of President Xi and President …

HANGZHOU: The torch relay for the 19th Asian Games officially started near the iconic West Lake in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province on Friday, marking a 15-day countdown to the event. Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, lit the torch from a …

BEIJING: The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China: HONORS FOR ASTRONAUTS Three astronauts from the Shenzhou-15 crewed mission were awarded medals for their service to China’s space endeavors. Fei Junlong was honored with a second-class aerospace achievement medal, while Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu received third-class medals and the honorary title of “heroic astronauts.” …

HARBIN: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the northeastern province of Heilongjiang to firmly grasp its strategic position in China’s overall development, and strive to open new ground for its high-quality development. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during his inspection in the …

BEIJING: U.S. military hegemony over the past decades has brought chaos and conflicts worldwide, trampled on human rights and violated other countries’ sovereignty, while causing damage to itself, experts have said. The United States has a long and bloody history of military intervention and expansion, causing immense human suffering and instability around the world, said Mohamed A. Elchime, professional associate …

BEIJING: As China actively expands and deepens the “Silk Road E-commerce” cooperation, the country has established bilateral e-commerce cooperation mechanisms with 29 countries, a spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Thursday. China has also signed memorandum of understandings on strengthening investment cooperation in the digital economy with 18 countries, said He Yadong, the MOC spokesperson, at a press …

HANGZHOU: With the torch relay for the Hangzhou Asian Games having started here on Friday, organizers say the relay will showcase what a remarkable place Zhejiang is. In line with the Games’ ethos of “green, smart, economical and ethical”, the torch relay route underscores simplicity and an appropriate scale, originating close to the renowned West Lake of Hangzhou, the capital …

HANGZHOU: Wang Wenjuan, who hails from Beijing, is eagerly anticipating the opening ceremony of the upcoming 19th Asiad, scheduled from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8 in Hangzhou, capital of east China’s Zhejiang Province. According to the 34-year-old, she shares a special connection with the sports gala because her nickname is “Panpan.” “Panpan” was the name of the mascot of the …

CHENGDU: Five people were killed and another 16 injured in a road accident in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on Thursday, authorities said on Friday. A truck rolled over and crashed into a passenger bus at about 5 p.m. on Thursday on a sloped section of the Zhushi Road in Mama Town of Dazhu County in the city of Dazhou, according …

TIANJIN: The second phase of construction of the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) was completed on Thursday and the center launched its first exhibition on the same day, meaning the project in north China’s Tianjin Municipality has been put into full use. The center is a landmark project that will serve the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and …

BEIJING: Chinese researchers have demonstrated the efficiency and safety of Mavacamten in the treatment of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM), according to the Peking Union Medical College Hospital. Mavacamten has shown clinical benefits in global studies for patients with oHCM, while evidence in the Asian population is lacking. According to the researchers, they had hoped to evaluate the safety and efficacy …

SHENZHEN: Extremely heavy rainstorm has lashed Shenzhen City in south China’s Guangdong Province since Thursday night, according to the municipal meteorological bureau. From 5 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday, the average rainfall in Shenzhen was 202.8 mm, and the maximum cumulative rainfall reached 469 mm. The bureau said this rainfall featured super strong intensity, long duration and wide range …

LANZHOU: The new hall of a bamboo slip museum in northwest China’s Gansu Province opened on Thursday, with more than 1,000 ancient bamboo slips on display. Most of these slips are being showcased for the first time since they were discovered, including those dating back some 2,000 years to the Han Dynasty (202 BC-AD 220), said Yang Mei, deputy curator …

BEIJING: China welcomes Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to visit the country at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks in response to a question about the Australian Prime Minister’s announcement of his upcoming visit to China later this year. The spokesperson added that China is ready …

JIUQUAN: China sent a new remote sensing satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Thursday, setting a new record for launch efficiency in the process. The satellite, Yaogan-33 03, was launched by a Long March-4C (LM-4C) carrier rocket at 2:14 a.m. (Beijing Time) and has entered the planned orbit successfully. It will be used …

HARBIN: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Thursday visited flood-affected villagers in the city of Shangzhi, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. In the village of Longwangmiao, Xi walked into the fields to check the impact of the floods on the rice crops. He also inspected the work on the restoration of damaged houses and …

BEIJING: Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong will lead a party and government delegation to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to attend the commemorative events for its 75th founding anniversary and visit the country, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Thursday. Liu, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will …

LANZHOU: At least seven people were missing and three others injured as heavy rains triggered mountain torrents and landslides in northwest China’s Gansu Province, authorities said Thursday. Two townships in Xiahe County of the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture were hit by the landslides at around 3 a.m. Thursday and the accumulated precipitations reached 50.2 mm and 31.8 mm, respectively. Among …

SHANGHAI: The 10th Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Ministers of Justice opened Tuesday in Shanghai. Chen Wenqing, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Commission for Political and Legal Affairs of the CPC Central Committee, attended the opening ceremony and read President Xi Jinping’s congratulatory letter …

HANGZHOU: The torch relay for the Hangzhou Asian Games is set to commence on Sept. 8 near the iconic West Lake, organizers announced during a press conference on Wednesday at the Asian Games Main Media Center. The torch will journey through 11 cities in Zhejiang province, including Huzhou, Jiaxing, Shaoxing, Ningbo, Zhoushan, Taizhou, Wenzhou, Lishui, Jinhua, and Quzhou, before returning …

BEIJING: Chinese scientists have found a new plant species of Oreocharis in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, according to the Chengdu Institute of Biology (CIB) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The findings, made by researchers from the CIB and Guangxi Institute of Botany of the CAS, have been published recently in the journal Ecology and Evolution. During a field …

URUMQI: At a bazaar in Kashgar, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, northwest China, customers were queuing up two hours before lunchtime to have a taste of Grandpa Abu’s legendary jar meat. Standing in front of rows of burning hot jars, Ablimit Yusup, affectionately known as Grandpa Abu, was busy stirring his delicious meaty soup and placing portions of lamb into the …

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Grenada’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Joseph Andall on Wednesday in Beijing. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that Grenada is an important country in the Caribbean and a friendly partner of China, and both sides have always respected each other and …

BEIJING: A national rice science and technology innovation platform has been officially inaugurated in Baoqing County, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, according to the China Science Daily on Wednesday. The platform operates under the China National Rice Research Institute and is engaged in the core technology development of China’s rice industry. The institute has cooperated with local research institutes and colleges …

BEIJING: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday that China does not accept Japan’s protest as Japan demands the retraction of a Chinese government map that shows the Diaoyu Islands belong to China. “Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands have all along been China’s territory. It is only natural that they are marked as Chinese territory on a map,” …