BEIJING: The ocean is humanity’s common good, not Japan’s private sewer, and to dump the nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean is “extremely selfish and irresponsible,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday. According to Japanese media, a report recently released by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) shows that the radioactive element Cs-137 in black rockfish caught in the …

BEIJING: Nearly 13 million young adults entered exam rooms across China on Wednesday morning to sit for the college entrance test, or “gaokao,” a record high number since matriculation resumed in 1977. The exact number of applicants for this year is 12.91 million, an increase of 980,000 from last year, according to the Ministry of Education. Their exams will last …

BEIJING: China has made sustained efforts to combat desertification over the years, putting the brakes on desert expansion and contributing to global ecological conservation. During the 2012-2022 period, China’s accumulative afforestation area reached 960 million mu (64 million hectares), while 165 million mu of grassland was improved, and more than 12 million mu of wetlands were added or restored, official …

SINGAPORE: Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu on Sunday elaborated on China’s new security initiative. The sustained prosperity and stability in the Asia-Pacific region hinges on a sound security and development environment, Li said at the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue. Who is disrupting peace in the region? What are the root causes of chaos and instability? And …

JIUQUAN: Three Chinese astronauts on board the Shenzhou-15 manned spaceship returned to Earth safely on Sunday, after completing their six-month space station mission. Shenzhou-15’s return capsule, carrying astronauts Fei Junlong, Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 6:33 a.m. (Beijing Time), according to the China Manned Space …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended a meeting on cultural inheritance and development on Friday and made an important speech. He stressed that it is our new cultural mission in the new era to further promote cultural prosperity and develop a great …

BEIJING: China’s badminton Olympic champion Wang Yilyu announced on Saturday that he has retired from the national team due to injury. Wang won the mixed doubles gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics with Huang Dongping after they beat compatriots Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong. The 28-year-old shuttler also helped China claim the Sudirman Cup and Thomas Cup. “Saying goodbye is …

BEIJING: Representatives of the governments of China and Argentina have signed a cooperation plan here to jointly promote the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, according to the National Development and Reform Commission. The plan will fully implement the significant consensus reached by leaders of both countries on promoting the high-quality development of the initiative and deepen collaboration on …

SHANGHAI: China “strongly opposes” NATO repeatedly labelling it a threat, China’s embassy to Norway said on Saturday, referring to remarks by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during a recent visit to the Scandinavian country. “China urges NATO to stop stirring up regional conflicts and creating divisions and unrest,” the embassy said in a statement. Stoltenberg had accused China of threatening …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for shouldering new cultural missions and building a modern Chinese civilization. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a meeting on cultural inheritance and development on Friday. The cultural missions in the new era are to …

BEIJING: China will roll out more targeted and effective measures to improve its business environment at a faster pace in an effort to bolster the economic recovery, according to a State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Qiang on Friday. The meeting also discussed the high-quality development of the new energy vehicle industry and approved a draft law on …

SHENZHEN: Global investors are bullish on renminbi-denominated assets as China’s economic growth momentum recovers and its financial markets further open up, financial professionals said on the sidelines of the 2023 Global Investor Conference. International investors are optimistic about China’s long-term structural growth prospects, Terry Pan, CEO for Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Korea at Invesco, told Xinhua at the …

BEIJING: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Thursday refuted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s remarks on “de-risking,” saying that one needs to find out what the risks are before talking about de-risking. According to reports, on May 31, Blinken said to the press after the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council ministerial meeting that with regard to China, the United …

BEIJING: As of May 31, China’s courier sector saw its delivery volume exceed 50 billion parcels this year, mirroring the country’s economic vitality, according to the State Post Bureau (SPB). The milestone was achieved 155 days earlier than in 2019, prior to the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic. The figure was also achieved 27 days earlier than in 2022, data …

HAIKOU: Lin Guangming, from Singapore, has settled in China’s southernmost province of Hainan for three years as a high-end talent introduced from overseas. Having engaged in urban planning for many years, the 43-year-old man now works as the chief designer at the management committee of the Yangpu Economic Development Zone in the city of Danzhou. He said he’s trying to …

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 (CPC) 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 …

BEIJING: Ahead of International Children’s Day, which is celebrated on June 1 every year, students of Beijing Yuying School received a special guest President Xi Jinping. During the visit on Wednesday, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, urged the students to have high aspirations and dream big, …

BEIJING: The United States should bear full responsibility for current difficulties hindering China-U.S. military exchanges, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Wednesday. Tan Kefei, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to U.S. claims that China declined its request for a meeting between the two countries’ defense chiefs in Singapore and China has repeatedly rejected …

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 …