BEIJING: Digitalization, a trend for global economic development, has become an indispensable part of China’s high-quality development. Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain technology, brain-computer interface, and digital transformation of enterprises – digital technology and digitalization are gaining traction in global economic development. In recent years, the sector has seen robust growth. The scale of China’s digital economy grew to 50.2 …

BEIJING: Taking a stroll in a Chinese city, big or small, one is likely to encounter restaurants under a popular red Pac-Man-like logo Shaxian Delicacies, a sign indicating palatable foods for reasonable prices. Originating in a rural county in Sanming, Fujian Province, Shaxian food has evolved from a local street delicacy to a nationwide sensation, with franchises spread across the …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday visited a school in Beijing ahead of International Children’s Day, which falls on June 1. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed the all-round development of children in the new era, and extended festival greetings to children across the country. …

The Chinese One Belt & One Road Initiative (BRI) was one of the main attractions of recently held China-Central Asia Summit in Xi’an. The Chinese president Xi delivered a keynote speech highlighting the strategic importance, utility and scope of the BRI for the further socio-economic development and greater regional connectivity of all the Central Asian countries. He showcased new road …

SHANGHAI: Shanghai recorded its hottest May day in 100 years on Monday, the city’s meteorological service announced, shattering the previous high by a full degree. Scientists say global warming is exacerbating adverse weather, with many countries experiencing deadly heatwaves and temperatures hitting records across Southeast and South Asia in recent weeks. There is a two-thirds chance that at least one …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, stressed accelerated efforts to build China into a leading country in education as the Party’s leadership convened a study session on Monday. Presiding over the group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Xi said the objective serves as a strategic precursor …

BEIJING: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday said that China stands ready to continue to deepen all-round cooperation with the New Development Bank (NDB) and support it in growing stronger. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks when asked to brief on the 8th annual meeting of the NDB, which will be held in Shanghai from May 30 to 31. …

JIUQUAN: The Shenzhou-16 crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched at 9:31 a.m. Tuesday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, announced the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Monday. The spaceship will carry three astronauts Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao — to carry out the Shenzhou-16 spaceflight mission. Jing will be the commander, …

  Most recently, China-Central Asia Summit was held in Xi’an during which the Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech. Xi pinpointed numerous X-factors for achieving the desired goals of greater regional connectivity, immense socio-economic integration, eradication of terrorism in the region. It seems that Xi’an, the city of human wisdom, hub of business & commerce, connecting point of …

BEIJING: China and South Korea have agreed to strengthen dialogue and cooperation on semiconductor industry supply chains, amid broader global concerns over chip supplies, sanctions and national security, China’s commerce minister said. Wang Wentao met with South Korean Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in Detroit, which ended on Friday. They exchanged …

BEIJING: Chinese researchers have developed a lightweight and conformable system on the wing surface of aircraft for stall sensing, according to a research article published in the journal Nature Communications. The digital-visualization array for turbulence stall sensing (DATSS) system can monitor the degree of airflow separation on the airfoil of fixed-wing aircraft in situ and provide stall warning, stall degree …

HANGZHOU: Seafood is favored by many people for its taste and its richness in various proteins, omega-3 fatty acids and micronutrients. However, the increasing human population, coupled with environmental stress and climate change, has led to the overexploitation of marine food resources in recent decades. In response to this challenge, a team of Chinese researchers has been seeking to develop …

BEIJING: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Saturday made remarks on G7 Hiroshima Summit’s hyping up of China-related issues, urging the countries to stop ganging up to form exclusive blocs. According to reports, the G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communique and other documents adopted at the G7 Hiroshima Summit contain comments on the situation in the Taiwan Strait and accusations regarding the …

SUZHOU, China: China was crowned at the 2023 Sudirman Cup after whitewashing South Korea 3-0 in the final here on Sunday. The triumph means the hosts have clinched the title three times in a row, and won 13 championships in the past 18 editions. Mixed doubles Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong recovered from one set down to beat Seo Seung-jae …

BEIJING: China’s tourism sector rolled out lots of preferential policies this month to fuel tourism growth across the country. The policies include issuing vouchers for cultural and tourism activities, providing assistance for the elderly and the disabled during their trips, and offering free performances. The preferential activities will run throughout May, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. China …

XI’AN: With concerted efforts, China-Central Asia relations will inject strong positive energy into regional peace and stability, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday when meeting the press following the successful conclusion of the China-Central Asia Summit. Xi, together with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory message to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the rotating president of the Council of the Arab League (AL), on the convening of the 32nd AL Summit in the Saudi city of Jeddah. Noting that the Arab League has long been committed to building a stronger Arab world through …

XI’AN: Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Friday said the China-Central Asia Summit is a new milestone in China-Central Asia relations. Qin made the remarks in a media interview after the conclusion of the summit, held in the northwestern Chinese city of Xi’an from Thursday to Friday. Qin said the summit has written a new chapter in …

XI’AN: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday hailed the new era of China-Central Asia relations and announced a slew of proposals and measures to strengthen their cooperation, as he chaired a high-profile summit in the northwestern city of Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. China and Central Asian countries have joined hands over the past decade to usher in a new era of …

BEIJING: Hosts China defeated a talented Danish side Thursday to win their group at the Sudirman Cup, propelled by a dominant performance from reigning Olympic women’s badminton champion Chen Yufei. Despite the setback for Denmark, their two previous wins over Singapore and Egypt will enable them to advance with China to the knockout rounds that begin Friday. This year’s edition …

XI’AN: President Xi Jinping has called on northwest China’s Shaanxi Province to give full play to its strengths and play an exemplary role in advancing Chinese modernization in the country’s western region. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks Wednesday while hearing a report …

BISHKEK: The upcoming China-Central Asia Summit will provide a new platform and open a new chapter for the cooperation among the six participating countries, a renowned Kyrgyz expert has said. Central Asia is not only geographically adjacent to China, but also very closely connected with China, especially in the fields of economy, trade, finance and credit, said Kubanychbek Taabaldiev, a …

BISHKEK: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is of “key importance” for Kyrgyzstan and other Central Asian countries as it promotes mutually beneficial cooperation with China, a Kyrgyz expert has said. “Thanks to the BRI and the road transport corridors in the Central Asian countries, very beneficial relationships are being built between Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan with their …

XI’AN: Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan held a welcome ceremony on Thursday evening for Central Asian leaders and their wives in the city of Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. The ceremony was held in the Tang Paradise, a complex based on the site of the original relic of an imperial garden dating back to the Tang …

XI’AN: Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on Thursday in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. Rahmon is in China for the China-Central Asia Summit and a state visit. Xi expressed his pleasure at meeting with his old friend in Xi’an and warmly welcomed Rahmon to China for the summit and the state visit. He pointed …

XI’AN: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held talks in Xi’an with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, who is in China for the China-Central Asia Summit and a state visit. Xi warmly welcomed Tokayev to China for the summit and the state visit. Xi expressed his pleasure at hosting Tokayev in Xi’an and once again wished him a happy birthday …

XI’AN: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday held talks with visiting Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, where the two presidents announced the elevation of the bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era. Japarov is in China for the China-Central Asia Summit and a state visit. Xi welcomed Japarov to China for …

BEIJING: A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday denounced some remarks made by U.S. politicians concerning Taiwan, saying the remarks have fully exposed the evil intention of the anti-China forces in the United States. The remarks have revealed that they are engaging in deeds to “destroy Taiwan” under the guise of “supporting Taiwan,” said Ma Xiaoguang, a spokesperson for the Taiwan …

BEIJING: Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Chinese mainland, in actual use, expanded 2.2 percent year on year to 499.46 billion yuan in the first four months of the year, the Ministry of Commerce said Wednesday. In U.S. dollar terms, the FDI inflow went down 3.3 percent year on year to 73.5 billion U.S. dollars. The manufacturing industry saw FDI …

BEIJING: China will continue to foster new engines for industrial development, as part of efforts to build a modern industrial system, the country’s economic planner said Wednesday. The country will double down on efforts to promote the development of advanced manufacturing, including new energy, new materials and high-end equipment, Meng Wei, spokesperson for the National Development and Reform Commission, told …

BEIJING: China’s value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, went up 5.6 percent year on year in April, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Tuesday. The growth rate was 1.7 percentage points higher than that of March, the bureau said. In April, the industrial production was generally stable, and the equipment manufacturing sector saw rapid growth, said the …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday held talks with President Isaias Afwerki of the State of Eritrea in Beijing. Hailing China and Eritrea’s profound traditional friendship, Xi said the two countries will mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations on May 24 and that over the past 30 years, China and Eritrea have always trusted and supported each other. …

BEIJING: Over the past 10 years, China’s sci-tech strength has grown along with the development of the country’s economic strength, becoming a driving force for Chinese modernization, according to a press conference on Monday. China’s sci-tech strength and its global influence in innovation have been significantly enhanced, Wu Zhaohui, vice minister of science and technology, told a press conference on …

BEIJING: Pakistan is gearing up to export boiled meat to the Chinese market, according to Abdul Qadir, Commercial Councilor at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing. The agreement to import meat from Pakistan was made during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China in November last year. Both countries are in the process of exchanging documents, and the agreement is expected …

BEIJING: Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque has urged the Pakistani students studying in Chinese universities to learn from China’s high-quality development and progress. Speaking at ‘Students Forum’ held at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing, he said there are strong linkages between academic institutions of both countries including faculty exchanges and research programmes. The Ambassador briefed the students about …

BEIJING: Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu met with Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, chief of the naval staff of the Pakistan Navy, in Beijing on Monday. Li said the relations between the militaries of the two countries are an important part of China-Pakistan relations, and cooperation between the two sides in various fields, including the …

CHONGQING: Adam Mahmood’s story in search of “Ren,” a traditional Chinese philosophy of benevolence advocated by ancient Chinese educator and philosopher Confucius, begins in the hustle and bustle of Chongqing, a southwestern Chinese metropolis. Mahmood was one of the dozens of foreign filmmakers who participated in a documentary-making activity held by Southwest University recently. The activity aims to help young …

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday that China welcomes and congratulates Syria on its return to the Arab League. According to reports, the Arab League convened a special foreign ministers’ meeting on Sunday, which agreed to readmit Syria to the group. “We believe this is conducive to the strength and unity of Arab states, the development …

China has achieved remarkable economic growth in the last four decades, following the implementation of economic reforms, free trade, and investment policies. Its real annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate has averaged 9.5%, making it one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. The World Bank has lauded this growth as the fastest sustainable expansion by a major economy in world …

Representatives from Chinese enterprises mourn in front of the memorial monument at the site of the bombed former Chinese Embassy in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in Belgrade, Serbia, May 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei) BELGRADE, May 7 (Xinhua) — The Serbians and the Chinese gathered at the site of the bombed former Chinese Embassy in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia …