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China’s foreign trade ‘beats expectations,’ but not surprising: Global Times

By Global Times January 15, 2025

China’s foreign trade ‘beats expectations,’ but not surprising: Global Times

According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of China on January 13, the total value of China's import and export of goods trade in 2024 was 43.85 trillion yuan ($5.98 trillion), a year-on-year increase of 5 percent, the scale of which hit a record high....more

Western world should recognize, practice values of ‘Hehe’

Jerry Grey January 15, 2025

Western world should recognize, practice values of ‘Hehe’

Editor's Note: The concept of "Hehe" in Chinese culture, with the first "He" embodying harmony, peace and balance and the second representing convergence, unity and cooperation, is central to both the individual and collective mind-set in China. Rooted in thousands of years of philosophy, the idea of "Hehe"...more

Relations with China, a trusted friend and development partner, have utmost significance in Nepal’s foreign policy: Ambassador

By Xie Wenting January 8, 2025

Relations with China, a trusted friend and development partner, have utmost significance in Nepal’s foreign policy: Ambassador

Editor's Note: The year 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Nepal. As friendly neighbors and strategic cooperative partners, China and Nepal have witnessed growing cooperation across a range of fields and deepening ties over the years. In December 2024, China and...more

China firmly opposes certain US politicians smearing China’s anti-drug efforts, says Chinese FM on US lawmakers proposing bills targeting ‘China’s role in fentanyl crisis’

Zhao Yusha December 25, 2024

China firmly opposes certain US politicians smearing China’s anti-drug efforts, says Chinese FM on US lawmakers proposing bills targeting ‘China’s role in fentanyl crisis’

In response to an inquiry regarding a bipartisan group of US lawmakers proposing three bills aimed at addressing "China's role in the US fentanyl crisis," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said China certainly won't accept it when some US politicians distort the facts and use disinformation to...more

Chinese provinces show robust economic recovery in H1

Ma Jingjing August 8, 2024

Chinese provinces show robust economic recovery in H1

The Chinese economy maintained stable expansion in the first half of 2024, with more than half provincial-level regions across the country showing a stepped-up recovery trajectory over the period - which was fueled by robust industrial growth, new drives from the creation of new quality productive forces and...more

Rumor ‘mainland media stepping in Taiwan TV program’ exposes DPP’s fake news fabrication chain targeting Beijing

Huang Lanlan and Leng Shumei July 29, 2024

Rumor ‘mainland media stepping in Taiwan TV program’ exposes DPP’s fake news fabrication chain targeting Beijing

It's nothing new for some separatist media outlets on the island of Taiwan, backed or indulged by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, to fabricate fake news to slander the mainland. Nonetheless, the rumors generated by a few outlets have reached a laughably ridiculous high after secessionist Lai...more

STAR Market helps tech-focused firms fuel China’s new quality productive forces

Qi Xijia and Ma Jingjing July 26, 2024

STAR Market helps tech-focused firms fuel China’s new quality productive forces

China's Nasdaq-style sci-tech innovation board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, also known as the STAR Market, celebrated its fifth anniversary on Monday. It has helped more than 570 technology companies raise 1 trillion yuan ($137 billion), with 60 percent of them driving import replacement efforts, as a key...more

US protectionism won’t shake China’s edge in shipbuilding

Left Review Online July 20, 2024

US protectionism won’t shake China’s edge in shipbuilding

Despite challenges posed by Washington's increasing protectionism, China's shipbuilding industry has already established a strong foundation for sustainable growth. This suggests that, despite obstacles and competition, the growth momentum of Chinese manufacturing will not be fundamentally hindered. China CSSC Holdings Ltd's first-half net profit is expected to soar...more

China has its own pace in protecting rare-earth resources: Global Times

Global Times July 8, 2024

China has its own pace in protecting rare-earth resources: Global Times

Recently, the State Council unveiled a set of regulations on rare-earth management. The regulations clearly stipulate that rare-earth resources belong to the state, and no organization or individual may occupy or destroy rare-earth resources. The state implements protective mining of rare-earth resources. As with previous adjustments in China's...more

China-Central Asia agricultural cooperation under SCO framework contributes to regional, global grain security

By Li Xuanmin in Tajikistan and Xing Xiaojing in Kazakhstan July 4, 2024

China-Central Asia agricultural cooperation under SCO framework contributes to regional, global grain security

China's agricultural cooperation with Central Asia, which is considered to be a core region of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), has been moving forward steadily with greater breadth and depth in recent years, according to Chinese agricultural experts and representatives from the SCO agriculture cooperation base. They listed...more

Financial integration deepens as Hong Kong marks 27th anniversary of return to the motherland

Global Times July 4, 2024

Financial integration deepens as Hong Kong marks 27th anniversary of return to the motherland

The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Eddie Yue, recently highlighted progress in financial cooperation between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Chinese mainland, emphasizing closer collaboration between the two markets as Hong Kong launched a series of activities to mark the 27th...more

Xinjiang’s first solar thermal power plant highlights China’s drive for clean energy

Zhang Yiyi in Hami July 3, 2024

Xinjiang’s first solar thermal power plant highlights China’s drive for clean energy

In the middle of the Gobi Desert in Hami, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, rows of large mirrors sparkle like diamonds under the dazzling sunlight, resembling a scene from a sci-fi film. But these mirrors are not for viewing. They are installed to turn the sunlight into...more

Third plenum in mid-July to draw clear path for high-quality development amid complex global situation

Wang Cong, Zhao Yusha and Wang Yi July 2, 2024

Third plenum in mid-July to draw clear path for high-quality development amid complex global situation

The Communist Party of China (CPC) will convene, on July 15 in Beijing, the third plenary session of its 20th central committee, which will primarily examine issues related to further comprehensively deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernization, according to a Thursday meeting of the Political Bureau of the...more

Hong Kong residents inspired by Xuelong 2, calling it ‘a big gift’ to enhance pride of national identity

Chen Qingqing April 7, 2024

Hong Kong residents inspired by Xuelong 2, calling it ‘a big gift’ to enhance pride of national identity

The Xuelong 2, China's first domestically built polar research icebreaker, arrived in Hong Kong on Monday morning for a five-day pit stop amid a warm welcome by local residents. This also marks the vessel's first visit to the city as well as the return of a Chinese polar...more

Young couples practice environmental protection via carbon neutral weddings Reducing footprints

Huang Lanlan in Shanghai October 12, 2023

Young couples practice environmental protection via carbon neutral weddings Reducing footprints

Yang Yin held her wedding ceremony in Shanghai during the just past National Day holidays, a traditional wedding peak in China. The wedding, in her words, "couldn't be simpler, environmentally-friendly and low-cost." Yang only invited some 20 guests, all of which were her and her husband's close relatives....more