BEIJING: China on Monday released its latest home price data, indicating that the property market of the world’s second-largest economy is on stronger footing for recovery, supported by a raft of policy measures. In the country’s 70 large and medium-sized cities, the decline in the prices of commercial residential homes narrowed on a year-on-year basis in November, data from the …

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping on Friday said the central authorities fully support Hong Kong in aligning with national strategies and fostering new momentum and advantages for economic development. Xi made the remarks when meeting with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee, who is on a duty visit to Beijing. During the meeting, Xi heard …

NANJING: In a solemn display of remembrance, the people of Nanjing observed a moment of silence as sirens resonated throughout the city on Friday, marking China’s national memorial ceremony to mourn the 300,000 victims of the Nanjing Massacre. Despite the winter chill, thousands of people clad in dark attire gathered in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province, with white flowers pinned …

BEIJING: A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said that Lai Ching-te’s so-called “stopover” in the United States was, in nature, soliciting external support to seek “Taiwan independence.” At a press briefing, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, voiced firm opposition to any official interaction between the U.S. and Taiwan, and any “transit” by a …

On the morning of December 10, President Xi Jinping had a collective meeting with the leaders of major international economic organizations at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. President Xi posed for a group photo with the participating leaders at the beginning of the meeting, and thanked the leaders for their long-time support for China’s modernization. President Xi …

BEIJING: China’s railway network achieved a record-breaking number of trips in the first 11 months of the year, backed by stable economic recovery and a revitalized tourism industry. According to the China State Railway Group Co., the railway sector handled over 4 billion passenger trips from January to November, the first time this threshold has been reached within a year. …

GUANGZHOU: The 2024 Understanding China conference, focusing on Chinese modernization and new opportunities for the world, opened on Tuesday in Guangzhou, capital of south China’s Guangdong Province. This year’s conference, themed “Carry through the Reform to the End — Chinese Modernization and New Opportunities for World Development,” has brought together over 600 participants including politicians, officials, scholars, foreign envoys and …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday stressed comprehensively advancing high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks when addressing the fourth symposium on Belt and Road construction work. It is imperative to strengthen strategic confidence, …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory letter to the 2024 Understanding China Conference (Guangzhou) held in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province. Xi said in the letter that to understand China, one needs to understand China’s efforts to further deepen reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization. China is building a high-standard socialist market economy at a faster …

Internet speed has started improving in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, however, slow internet continues to disrupt daily life and work in several other cities, including Lahore. Students, freelancers, and businesses remain severely affected by the ongoing internet slowdown, with many facing difficulties accessing social media and online platforms. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has yet to identify …

URUMQI: The Khunjerab Pass, a land port on the China-Pakistan border in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, will operate year-round starting Sunday, according to local sources. Located approximately 5,000 meters above sea level, the Khunjerab Pass is a major trade station between China and Pakistan, and an important gateway to South Asia and Europe. Due to high altitude and …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent congratulations to a UN meeting held on Tuesday to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Noting that the question of Palestine is at the heart of the Middle East issue and concerns international fairness and justice, Xi said the pressing task is to comprehensively and effectively implement the relevant …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong in Beijing on Tuesday, calling for further synergy of development strategies and enhanced cooperation. Commending the remarkable achievements Singapore made during Lee’s tenure as prime minister, Xi spoke highly of Lee’s long-term support for China-Singapore cooperation. The two sides established an all-round high-quality future-oriented partnership last …

LIMA: When China first hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in 2001, the nation stood at a crossroads, poised to join the World Trade Organization. It was a moment of transformation that signaled China’s readiness to step fully into the global economic arena. By the time China hosted APEC again in 2014, the story was markedly different. The country …

BEIJING: Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reiterates China’s strong stance against terrorism by calling it a common enemy of humanity. While responding to a question in a daily press briefing, Lin on Monday emphasized that it is the shared responsibility of the international community to fight terrorism and prevent future tragedies from happening again. Lin also said that China …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his election as president of the United States. The future of China-U.S. relations is a matter of great concern to both peoples and has drawn significant attention from the international community. Today’s world needs an overall stable China-U.S. relationship. Whether China and the United States can find …

        Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits a museum to learn about efforts to enhance the protection, research and use of cultural relics in Yunmeng County of Xiaogan, central China’s Hubei Province. Xi inspected the cities of Xiaogan and Xianning, …

SHANGHAI: The newest edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world’s first national-level exposition dedicated to imports, opened on Tuesday in Shanghai. Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 7th CIIE and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum. Running from Nov. 5 to 10, the 7th CIIE has attracted 3,496 exhibitors from …

URUMQI: Edil Mohammed, who commutes daily for about an hour by bus from Yarkent, Kazakhstan, to Horgos, China, has adapted to the lifestyle of cross-border work. As the head of a branch of Kazakhstan’s Bank CenterCredit, which is located in the China-Kazakhstan International Border Cooperation Center in Horgos, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, he is part of a pioneering …

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the opening ceremony of the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) and relevant events, and deliver a speech, a spokesperson announced Sunday. The seventh CIIE will be held from Nov. 5 to 10 in Shanghai, said He Yadong, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce.

          This photo taken on Nov. 2, 2024 shows the south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China’s Shanghai. Preparations for the 7th CIIE, which is scheduled to take place in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10, have entered the …

          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 …