This photo taken on Oct. 31, 2024 shows a model of the Bluewhale I drilling platform at the 2024 China Marine Economy Expo (CMEE) in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. The 2024 CMEE kicked off in Shenzhen on Thursday, comprehensively showcasing China’s marine economic development, and scientific and technological innovation. (Xinhua/Liang Xu) Visitors learn about …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday exchanged congratulatory messages over the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. China and the UAE are good friends who trust each other and good partners for win-win cooperation, Xi said. Over the past …

QINGDAO: The formations of Chinese aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong carried out a dual aircraft carrier formation exercise for the first time in the South China Sea, according to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy. Aiming to enhance the integrated combat capability of the aircraft carrier formations, the exercise was part of the Liaoning aircraft carrier formation’s regular real-combat training …

FUZHOU: The second World Conference of Sinologists opened Sunday in the city of Nanping in east China’s Fujian Province, with a focus on understanding Chinese civilization and promoting modernization for the world. Co-organized by the Chinese Association for International Understanding and the provincial government of Fujian, the event has drawn over 200 representatives from 60 countries across the world. Addressing …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged efforts to enhance inclusive public services for the people. In a recent instruction on civil affairs work, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the need to strengthen public services aimed at meeting the essential needs of the people …

BEIJING: As Chinese President Xi Jinping and a host of other leaders gather in Kazan, Russia, for the 16th BRICS summit, the world is once again turning its limelight on the burgeoning international mechanism for how it will push forward self-development and respond to global woes. A steadfast champion of BRICS cooperation, Xi once compared its five members back then …

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 18 (Internews): Xinhua News Agency in collaboration with the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized the Hong Ting Forum: Dialogue in Islamabad titled “Understanding China-Pakistan All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and Chinese-Style Modernization Development Path” here on Friday. The event highlighted China’s unique national modernization and the importance of the China Pakistan All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. Participants …

BEIJING: China believes that the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Islamabad will achieve positive results and provide more impetus to the security, stability and development of regional countries, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular press …

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to be held in Islamabad and pay an official visit to Pakistan from October 14 to 17, at the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced …

BEIJING: China’s major national commercial banks unveiled Saturday detailed measures to adjust interest rates for outstanding mortgage loans in line with the central bank’s policies to stabilize the property market. The adjustment will be implemented starting from Oct. 25, 2024, according to statements of major lenders including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China, …

BEIJING: A Chinese defense spokesperson on Wednesday asked the United States to stop its “double-faced” approach toward China, change its double-dealing practice on the Taiwan question, and cease arming Taiwan. Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to a media query about a recent U.S. decision to provide military assistance worth around …

BEIJING: October 7 marks the first anniversary of the conflict in Gaza. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday that the harsh reality fully proves that military operations and violence are not the way out, and will only accumulate grievance and push peace and stability further out of reach. “The Gaza conflict has been dragging on for a whole …

BEIJING: Border control authorities on the Chinese mainland recorded about 13.57 million inbound and outbound trips during the National Day holiday from Oct. 1 to 7, according to the Ministry of Public Security. They also recorded 606,000 vehicles crossing the border during the seven days, one of the longest public holidays on the mainland, according to a statement released by …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on Sunday exchanged congratulatory messages over the 75th anniversary of the China-DPRK diplomatic ties. In his message, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central …

BEIJING: U.S. President Joe Biden has sent a message of congratulations to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the occasion of the 75th founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Saturday. Leaders of many countries and political parties and heads of international organizations have recently sent messages or letters of congratulations to …

BEIJING: As people from all walks of life nationwide celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of New China, they embrace a brighter future thanks to the all-around progress of Chinese modernization. The strong confidence and firm conviction of the Chinese people in national development prospects can be demonstrated by a national flag-raising ceremony at Tian’anmen Square in downtown Beijing on Oct. …

BEIJING: China has made remarkable strides in ecological and environmental protection over the past 75 years, increasing the green coverage ratio, improving the system for natural protection areas, better-protecting wildlife species and their habitats, and enhancing air pollution control. INCREASING GREEN COVERAGE In the early days of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the green coverage ratio of …

BEIJING: An array of high-profile events were held in the past week to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), with President Xi Jinping renewing his call for building a strong country. At a reception held on the eve of the National Day, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central …

BEIJING: China calls on the international community, especially major countries with influence, to play a constructive role and avoid further turmoil in the Middle East, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. On Oct. 1 Beijing time, Israel launched ground offensive in southern Lebanon. In the early morning of Oct. 2, Iran launched military attack against Israel. China is …

BEIJING: Around 120,000 people gathered at Tian’anmen Square in Beijing on Tuesday morning, braving the brisk autumn air to witness the national flag-raising ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Brimming with pride and excitement, the crowd watched in admiration as the flag rose. An 18-meter-tall flower basket, the centerpiece of the newly …

Credit to jschina YANGZHOU: The World Historic and Cultural Canal Cities Cooperation Organization (WCCO), headquartered in Yangzhou City, co-hosted the Canal Civilization and International Exchange at the Eastern Zhejiang Canal Museum in Shaoxing City, along with the Youth Dialogue on Canal Civilization and Canal Walk Action. The initiative will promote walking, jogging, marathons, cycling, and rowing events in canal cities …

NANNING: The 21st China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), which has drawn a record number of 3,300 exhibitors, concluded Saturday in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The expo featured 3,300 exhibitors, with 2,004 participating in the main exhibition area in Nanning. Among them were 740 enterprises from ASEAN countries, according to Wei Zhaohui, secretary-general of the CAEXPO Secretariat. A new section …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called for consolidating and developing the unity of the Chinese nation. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the call at a grand meeting in Beijing to honor role models for ethnic unity and progress. He urged efforts to …

BEIJING: Zhao Leji, China’s top legislator, held talks with Tanzila Narbayeva, chairperson of the Senate of Uzbekistan, on Friday in Beijing. Zhao, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, said that China and Uzbekistan are trusted friends and mutual-achievement partners. No matter how the international situation changes, China supports Uzbekistan firmly in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development …

BEIJING: China’s top political advisor Wang Huning met with Tanzila Narbayeva, chairperson of the Senate of Uzbekistan, on Thursday in Beijing. Wang, chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, said that under the guidance of the two heads of state, the development of China-Uzbekistan relations has entered a new stage with fruitful cooperation in various fields. …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the importance of continuing the endeavors to promote ethnic unity from generation to generation. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a reply letter to descendants of the representatives from diverse ethnic groups who erected a monument …

BEIJING: President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua met with Isabel Domingos, Sao Tome and Principe’s ambassador to China, in Beijing on Wednesday. Fu said that the outcomes of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) have charted the future course and mapped out the blueprint for the common development of China and Africa. During the summit, …

BEIJING: China’s top political advisor Wang Huning on Tuesday called for a thorough study of President Xi Jinping’s recent speech on the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) to promote the high-quality development of the CPPCC work. Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of …

NANNING: Participants at the 21st China-ASEAN Expo, which kicked off on Tuesday in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, emphasized the importance of deepening economic and trade cooperation between the two sides. The opening ceremony attracted about 1,100 participants, including Chinese and foreign leaders, government officials, entrepreneurs, scholars, and representatives from international organizations. When addressing the opening ceremony of …

TIANJIN: Wearing an elegant white dress, Umuhoza, a Rwandan businesswoman, took a photo in front of a smart photo device, which soon generated a photo depicting her as a valiant and chivalrous female with traditional Chinese features. “When people travel to China, they really want to take memories back home. The device can take a picture of you and then …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has stressed cultivating more loyal, upright, responsible and high-caliber officials for Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in an instruction upon the 70th anniversary of a training program for ethnic officials in Xinjiang under …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday held talks with Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar in Beijing, pledging to work with Malaysia to bring the building of a China-Malaysia community with a shared future to a new level. Xi pointed out that as neighbors across the sea, China and Malaysia enjoy a time-honoured friendship. Since the two countries established …

ISLAMABAD, Sept. 19 (Internews): Embassy of the People’s Republic of China hosted a grand reception here on Thursday evening to mark the 75th anniversary of Founding Day China, which was attended by a big gathering of distinguished guests, including President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The event, attended by civil and military officers, political leaders, diplomats, …

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday presided over a State Council executive meeting to study measures to boost the development of venture capital. The meeting noted that venture capital is related to sci-tech innovation, industrial upgrading and high-quality development. Efforts should be made to remove bottlenecks and obstacles in the venture capital cycle, including fundraising, investment, management and exit, …

BEIJING: Chinese mainland announced Wednesday that it will stop implementing the policies of exempting import tariffs on 34 agricultural products originating in Taiwan starting from Sept. 25, 2024. The agricultural products include fresh fruits, vegetables and aquatic products, said a statement from the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council. Import tariffs on such agricultural products shall be implemented in …

BEIJING: Amid hundreds of lanterns, Beijing resident Zhang Yu strolled through a park in the Chinese capital with her mother and four-year-old daughter, enjoying a lantern show as part of the celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Tuesday this year. Her daughter, who was sitting on Zhang’s shoulders, carried a small fish lantern in one hand while pointing …

BEIJING: From beautiful lantern decorations to mooncake-making workshops and poetry and song performances, Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations are being held around the world, bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to appreciate traditional Chinese culture. The festival, celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on Sept. 17 this year. As one of China’s …

BEIJING: A wireless pacemaker that is only the size of a capsule attracted exhibitors and visitors at the ongoing 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS). The pacemaker’s developer, Medtronic, one of the largest medical device companies in the world, is a first-time attendee. It has brought over 60 products and solutions to the trade fair. About 15,000 …

BEIJING: A Chinese defense spokesperson on Saturday expressed firm opposition to other countries’ actions aimed at provoking China or harming China’s sovereignty on the pretext of “freedom of navigation.” Wu Qian, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to a question about two German warships sailing through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, citing “freedom of …

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang returned to Beijing on Friday after wrapping up an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Li was seen off from a UAE airport by Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, the UAE president’s special envoy to China, and Chinese Ambassador to the UAE Zhang Yiming.