BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has stressed promoting high-quality development of the armed forces with high-level governance. Xi presided over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Monday. The session was convened ahead of China’s Army Day, which falls on Aug. 1. The day …

SHANGHAI: The Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory began to export its car model, Model Y (Rear-Wheel Drive), to the Republic of Korea (ROK) recently, marking the first time for the Tesla vehicles made in China to enter the ROK market, said the company. Previously, Tesla vehicles exported to the ROK were produced in its Fremont factory in the United States. The Shanghai …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called for striving to realize economic development goals in 2023 at a meeting recently. The CPC Central Committee held the symposium with non-CPC personages on July 21 to seek opinions and suggestions on the country’s current economic situation and economic work for the second half …

BEIJING: From July 27 to 28, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games in Chengdu and hold a welcome banquet and bilateral events for foreign leaders attending the opening ceremony and visiting China, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced here on Monday. The foreign leaders to attend …

BEIJING: When it comes to manipulating the “national security” concept, no country can rival the United States, an undeniable pro who plays well the victim card. For quite some time, China hawks in Washington have been mounting a comprehensive smear campaign against Chinese personnel, tech giants, and the broader Chinese economy. The typical disinformation combo includes a “systemic rip-off by China,” …

HARBIN: Eleven people have been killed in a roof collapse in a middle school gymnasium that took place on Sunday in Qiqihar City, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, rescuers said Monday. All 15 trapped were pulled out as the last trapped person was found Monday morning without vital signs, the rescue headquarters for the accident said at around 10 a.m. Monday. …

SHANGHAI: Chinese car manufacturer SAIC Motor said on Sunday that there is a consensus with German carmaker Audi on jointly developing electric vehicles. “Licensing, joint development, among other initiatives, are all possible ways of cooperation in the future. The Chinese auto market is undergoing unprecedented transformation. We will deepen strategic cooperation to guarantee a win-win situation,” said Zu Sijie, vice …

KUNMING: The China-Laos Railway that started cross-border passenger services in April had transported 41,735 passengers as of Saturday, when it marked the 100th day of operation. On this railway, a train departing from Kunming, capital of southwest China’s Yunnan Province, travels at a speed of up to 160 km per hour through mountains and valleys. The trip from Kunming to …

NAIROBI: Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday met here with Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, with both sides pledging to deepen Belt and Road cooperation. Ruto asked Wang, also director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, to convey his cordial greetings to Chinese President …

TIANJIN: China, long famed as the “kingdom of bicycles,” has now raced ahead of the field with smart technology, wooing global bicycle lovers with smart bikes and high-end models at favorable prices. Golden Wheel Group, a leading Chinese bicycle enterprise, exports various e-bikes that incorporate its patented technology. The company’s latest smart model, equipped with a removable, multi-application module battery, …

KUNMING: Southwest China’s tourism powerhouse Yunnan Province witnessed a robust rebound in tourism in the first half of 2023, data from the provincial culture and tourism department shows. Yunnan recorded 539 million tourist visits during the first six months of this year, up 35 percent from the same period in 2019. The tourism revenue from January to June totaled 693.4 …

FUKUOKA, Japan: China increased its lead on the medal table at the World Aquatics Championships by winning two more golds on Saturday when diving and artistic swimming wrapped up their final day’s competition. Cheng Wentao and Shi Haoyu claimed the mixed duet free title, their second gold and third medal at the Fukuoka worlds following their victory in the team …

JIUQUAN: China on Saturday launched the CERES-1 Y6 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The commercial rocket blasted off at 1:07 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the launch site, sending two commercial satellites, Qiankun-1 and Xingshidai-16, into the planned orbit. Developed by the Beijing-based high-tech company Galactic Energy, the CERES-1 is a small-scale solid-propellant carrier rocket capable …

CHENGDU: The FISU World University Games Village in Chengdu officially opened its door to athletes and team officials here on Saturday. Wang Jiayi, vice president of the organizing committee, welcomed athletes from all over the world in his speech. “The opening of the Village means the home for all athletes during the Chengdu Universiade is fully prepared. We send a …

FUKUOKA, Japan: China’s Cheng Wentao and Shi Haoyu claimed the mixed duet free title as artistic swimming wrapped up its final day’s competition at the World Aquatics Championships here on Saturday. Cheng and Shi scored 225.1020 points to secure their second gold and third medal at the Fukuoka worlds following their victory in the team acrobatic event and mixed duet …

BEIJING: China’s forex regulator said Friday that overseas investors continued to increase their holdings in China’s onshore bonds over the past two months. Overseas investors’ net purchase of yuan-denominated bonds traded on China’s interbank market stood at 79 billion U.S. dollars for the first half of the year, reversing the offloading experienced last year, Wang Chunying, deputy head of the …

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping has stressed breaking new ground in enhancing the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) over the armed forces to provide a strong political guarantee for achieving the centenary goal of the People’s Liberation Army. Xi, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in …

BEIJING: China is currently developing a new carrier rocket and manned spacecraft as part of its goal to land astronauts on the moon by 2030, the country’s space experts said. The new carrier rocket Long March-10 is mainly developed for the purpose of sending spacecraft and moon lander into the Earth-moon transfer orbit, said Rong Yi, a rocket expert with …

BEIJING: At the invitation of the government of the Federated States of Micronesia, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Special Envoy and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Tang Renjian will attend the inauguration ceremony of President Wesley W. Simina to be held on July 26 in the Federated States of Micronesia, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Friday.

BEIJING: The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 10 pips to 7.1456 against the U.S. dollar Friday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity rate each trading day. The central parity rate …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping encouraged academicians and experts to inspire more scientific and technological workers to support and participate in the cause of science popularization and improve scientific literacy in China. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks Thursday in a letter replying to …

BEIJING: China’s top political advisor Wang Huning met with President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien in Beijing on Thursday. Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, said this year …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Thursday. Xi noted that Dr. Kissinger has recently celebrated his 100th birthday and has paid more than 100 visits to China over the years. “These two 100s give this visit special significance.” Xi said that fifty-two years ago …

URUMQI: An international dance festival opened Thursday in Urumqi, the capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, attracting artists to showcase their dances in an international arena. The 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival, with a theme of “Dreams of Dance, Harmony of Silk Road,” attracted more than 1,000 artists from Asia, Europe and Africa. The festival will last …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday stressed efforts to effectively strengthen farmland protection and fully improve farmland quality to expand agricultural production space. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while presiding over a meeting of the Central Commission for Financial and Economic …

BEIJING: Seventy years ago, a delegation of British industrial and business leaders embarked on an adventure to Beijing, driven by a desire to initiate trade ties with China and a keen recognition of its market potential. Led by entrepreneur Jack Perry, then chairman of the London Export Corporation, the British businessmen broke through the ideological barriers and blazed a trail …

BEIJING: Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong met with Wissanu Krea-ngam, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, in Beijing on Wednesday. Noting that China and Thailand are good neighbors, good friends, good relatives, and good partners, Wang said that the two peoples enjoy profound friendship. In particular, the two sides announced last year to jointly build a …

BEIJING: The National Conference on Ecological and Environmental Protection was held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the conference and delivered an important speech. He stressed that the coming five years will be critical to the building …

BEIJING: Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, will attend the 13th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers and High Representatives on National Security in Johannesburg, South Africa from July 24 to 25, and visit Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and Türkiye before and after the meeting, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday. …

BEIJING: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry in Beijing on Wednesday. Addressing climate change is an important aspect of China-U.S. cooperation, Han said, adding that it is imperative to implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state at their meeting in Bali, follow the principles of mutual respect, peaceful …

ADELAIDE, Australia: China players have vowed to show their best form and prepare well for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup. China, who reached the round of 16 at the 2019 World Cup, continued their training in Adelaide on Tuesday, one day after a 2-2 draw against Colombia in a warm-up match. On a cold winter afternoon at the Croatian …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Beijing on Tuesday. Noting that this year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two nations, Xi said China and Algeria are sincere friends and natural partners in pursuing common development and national rejuvenation. As China advances the great rejuvenation of the …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed efforts to promote the building of a Beautiful China in all respects and accelerate the advancement of modernization featuring harmony between human and nature. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a national conference on ecological and …

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry in Beijing on Tuesday. China and the United States are both important countries in the world, and enhanced cooperation between them will benefit not only each other but also the whole world, Li said. The two sides should take concrete actions to implement the consensus …

WUHAN: China unveiled a series of commercial space projects at the recent 9th China (International) Commercial Aerospace Forum held in Wuhan. The programs are expected to provide more service in sectors such as natural resources survey, disaster warning and remote sensing. The projects include an ultra-low orbit satellite constellation, the Tianmu meteorological constellation, Luojia-2 SAR remote sensing application system, satellite …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. Xi said that while being President of the Philippines, Duterte resolutely made the strategic choice of improving relations with China, with an attitude of being responsible to the people and history. China-Philippines relations were able to return to the …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has removed and appointed the following ambassadors in accordance with a decision from the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, according to a statement from China’s top legislature on Monday. Wu Wei was appointed ambassador to Micronesia, replacing Huang Zheng. Yu Jun was appointed ambassador to Uzbekistan, replacing Jiang Yan.

BEIJING: China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.5 percent year on year in the first half (H1) of 2023, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday. China’s GDP reached 59.3 trillion yuan (about 8.3 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first half, NBS data showed. In the second quarter, the country’s GDP expanded 6.3 percent year on year, …

BEIJING: China’s box office revenue for the summer movie season, which runs from June 1 to Aug. 31, has reached nearly 8.79 billion yuan (about 1.23 billion U.S. dollars) as of July 16. According to box office tracker Dengta Data, this year’s box office earnings, from June 1 to July 16, have set a new record compared to the earnings …

BEIJING: Amid unusual summer heat, John Kerry, U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, landed in Beijing on Sunday. The visit comes at a critical moment. The globe is heating up. Beijing’s alert for high temperatures is no exception, as the whole world saw its hottest days on record last week. Reversing climate change hardly brooks any delay. China and the …