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Rescue, relief efforts intensify in Xizang
Rescue efforts were ramped up on Thursday at the Gyirong border port in Shigatse, Xizang autonomous region, after a massive mudslide in Nepal caused extensive damage to the port area on Wednesday. As of press time on Thursday, three people had been...
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Xi calls for all-out rescue efforts
President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out rescue and relief efforts after a mudslide on Wednesday in Nepal caused heavy casualties and left many people missing at a border port in the Xizang autonomous region. Xi, who is also general secretary of the...
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New US sanctions on Iran threaten global economy
The United States imposed a new wave of sanctions on Iran on Monday, which it said would cut off the economic lifeline that sustains the country. Experts said the move appears unlikely to force Tehran to bow down, but will further strain the global...
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Xi reiterates China’s Mideast peace stance
President Xi Jinping reiterated on Monday China’s position on the political settlement of the Middle East issue with the Palestinian question at its core, urging efforts to push for the resumption of talks between Palestine and Israel based on the...
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Swift progress of robots hailed
As biped robots shatter human world records at the second World Humanoid Robot Games, the event showcases not only China’s rapid strides in embodied intelligence over the past year, but also the industry’s swift progress toward real-world applications,...
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Weather alert system taps tech, folklore
“Mazu, protect our voyage on the deep,” go the lyrics of a timeless Chinese folk song that is a plea to the sea goddess Mazu. “Safe journey out, safe return ashore.” Embedded in this song is the soulful bond between local fisherfolk and the sea...
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Country achieves its first rocket recovery on land
In a landmark moment for China’s space sector, a reusable rocket booster touched down on Wednesday on its predesignated landing site in a northwestern desert, marking the nation’s first such controlled recovery on land, following a similar achievement...
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Xi calls for deepening cooperation with Ecuador
President Xi Jinping called on China and Ecuador to better align their development strategies, advance Belt and Road cooperationanddeepencollaboration in fields ranging from energy and infrastructure to green development and artificial intelligence,...
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Jiang’s ‘glorious life’ celebrated
President Xi Jinping lauded on Monday the “indelible contributions” of late leader Jiang Zemin and called for efforts to continue advancing the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics, as he addressed a grand gathering in Beijing to mark the...
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China slams Japanese politicians’ Yasukuni moves
China strongly deplored the latest negative moves by Japanese political leaders involving the Yasukuni war shrine on Saturday, the 81st anniversary of the country’s unconditional surrender in World War II, saying the actions sought to whitewash Japan’s...
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College grads seek vocational training boost
Amid record numbers of new university graduates and a persistent labor mismatch across China, a fastgrowing number of degree holders are turning to vocational training to acquire practical workplace skills, plugging long-standing gaps between...
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UNIQUE FACILITY SPARKS A POSITIVE REACTION
On a bright August afternoon, Boston Thomas stood at the mouth of a mountain, trying to wrap his head around what was hidden inside. The 20-year-old from the United States had first read about the 816 Project on online travel agency Trip.com. The...
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Xi extends condolences to Colombia
President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence on Tuesday to Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake rocked the South American nation on Monday, killing more than 200 people and injuring over 600. In his...
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IPO puts future industries in focus
Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics opened subscriptions for its initial public offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s scitech innovation board, or STAR Market, on Monday, as the market witnessed a broader economic shift with future...
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Unitree IPO puts investor focus on AI
Investors are showing a strong appetite for Unitree Robotics’ initial public offering, reflecting growing optimism about China’s ambition to turn its industrial chain strengths into commercially viable artificial intelligence applications, market...
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Safety rules for self-driving cars unveiled
China has announced its first mandatory national safety standard for Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous vehicles, tightening safety requirements for self-driving cars in the world’s largest automotive market. The safety requirements for automated driving...
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BIRDERS IN A FLAP OF EXCITEMENT OVER UNESCO DECISION
While navigating a mountain road near Yingjing county in Sichuan province in late July, Le Weiqiang got news that made him pull over and turn the car around: an African comb duck had been spotted that morning at Erhai Lake in Dali, Yunnan...
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Beijing firmly opposes Japan’s defense white paper
China voiced firm opposition on Tuesday to Japan’s newly released defense white paper, accusing Tokyo of hyping up the so-called “China threat” to justify expansion of its own military capabilities. Chen Xi, a spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of...
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Intervention on yen seen as short-term fix
The first coordinated intervention by the United States and Japan in 15 years to prop up the Japanese yen can only offer the currency a temporary boost, as reversing the yen’s longterm downward trajectory will require broader fiscal and monetary policy...
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Blacklisting by Washington called destructive bullying
The United States’ latest addition of more than 40 Chinese entities to a so-called “forced-labor” blacklist amounts to economic coercion dressed up as law enforcement, officials and experts said, warning that such unilateral sanctions risk...
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US urged to end research cooperation curbs
The United States Department of Defense has recently blacklisted some Chinese research institutions, a step that, contrary to safeguarding national security as Washington claims, would instead hamper scientific exchanges between the world’s two largest...
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China, Slovakia eye stronger partnership
President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China stands ready to work with Slovakia to foster a strategic partnership featuring mutual respect and trust, equality, mutual benefit, stability and resilience, in order to deliver greater benefits to the two...
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Xi highlights solidarity of Global South
President Xi Jinping called for stronger strategic coordination between China and Brazil, and voiced support for the South American country in safeguarding its sovereignty and opposing external interference, during a phone conversation with Brazilian...
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Jingdezhen porcelain sites added to World Heritage List
An ancient porcelain-making hub in East China that has been active for nearly a millennium has won global recognition for its outstanding universal value. The Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites were inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage...
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China’s strong power capacity fuels AI boom
As artificial intelligence evolves into a core driver of global industrial competition, China’s strong power supply system and its forward-looking computing-electricity synergy strategy will give it an unparalleled edge in rolling out AI...
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China, US agree to prepare for high-level exchanges
China and the United States need to translate the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries into whole-of-government consensus and action across various domains, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during his meeting with US Secretary of State...
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China urges the Philippines to halt its provocations
Beijing summoned the ambassador of the Philippines to China on Tuesday and lodged solemn representations over Manila’s deliberate provocation at Ren’ai Reef and attack on China Coast Guard law enforcement personnel on Monday. The Chinese Foreign...
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Kimi K3 gets high evaluation scores
Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 has put China’s foundation-model sector on a faster path to technological and commercial maturity, while leading a new wave of competition in the global AI market, industry experts...
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Spain reigns
European champions Spain won their second World Cup on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game — his first of the tournament — kicking in a cross by Nico Williams, who had a goal 10 minutes early...
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Xi calls for strengthening relations with Kazakhstan
President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for China and Kazakhstan to strengthen the alignment of their development strategies and policies, and continuously enhance pragmatic cooperation to promote shared development. Xi made the remarks during a...
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Xi urges high-quality urban renewal
President Xi Jinping stressed advancing high-quality urban renewal during an inspection tour in Shanghai on Wednesday, calling for comprehensive efforts to fully embrace the people-centered philosophy of urban development and keep enhancing urban...
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Trade growth buoys intl outlook
China’s foreign trade is expected to maintain steady growth momentum in the second half of 2026, supported by a strong innovation drive and resilient market players, further reinforcing the country’s role as a source of global demand and a stabilizer...
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Beijing debunks South China Sea statement
Beijing has blasted a joint statement released by 14 countries regarding the “2016 South China Sea arbitration award”, urging those countries to “stop stirring up trouble over the South China Sea issue” and “cease undermining peace and stability in the...
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Middle East tense amid fresh strikes
The situation in the Middle East remained tense on Thursday as the United States and Iran traded intensifying strikes for the second consecutive day, resulting in a trail of casualties even as Qatar issued security alerts and warning sirens went off in...
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Xi calls for advancing sci-tech innovation
President Xi Jinping called on Wednesday for accelerated efforts to achieve high-level self-reliance and strength in science and technology, saying that China must press ahead toward the goal of becoming a leading country in science and technology by...
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All-out rescue, relief efforts urged
President Xi Jinping called on Tuesday for all-out efforts in emergency rescue, treatment of the injured and resettlement of affected people, after multiple regions were hit by flooding, landslides and extreme weather. Xi, who is also general...
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CHINESE CALENDAR ENTERS A BERRY SPECIAL TIME
As the solar term Minor Heat, or xiao shu, arrives on Tuesday, early summer in eastern China moves into its most intense phase. In Xianju county of Taizhou, Zhejiang province, bayberries have reached full ripeness, marking the height of one of the...
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Safeguards in pipeline for e-commerce
China proposed amendments on Saturday to its e-commerce law that would, for the first time, build a solid legal basis for taking reciprocal countermeasures against foreign entities that impose discriminatory restrictions on Chinese e-commerce...
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YAK YOGURT GAINS INCREASING POPULARITY
The first spoonful came as a shock. “It was so sour that I couldn’t help but shiver a little,” recalled Liu Wanqing, a tourist from Henan province visiting the Xizang autonomous region for the first time. Her first taste of Tibetan yak yogurt came on...
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Xi calls for modernizing rural areas
President Xi Jinping has called for solid measures to advance the modernization of agriculture and rural areas, emphasizing the need to guide farmers to create a better life with hard work and wisdom. Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist...
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Shared growth highlighted at Summer Davos
As political and business leaders gather in Dalian, Liaoning province, for the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum, global attention is turning to how China will use the event to reinforce its role in championing stable...
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Starmer steps down
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation outside 10 Downing Street in London, the United Kingdom, on Monday. Starmer said he was stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party but would remain caretaker...
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Crucial talks
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (center), flanked by United States Vice-President JD Vance (left) and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Pakistani Prime bin Abdulrahman Minister Shehbaz bin Jassim Sharif al-Thani, (center), flanked speaks...
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US, Iran sign MoU remotely to end conflict
United States President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which came into immediate effect, to end the war in the Middle East. A formal ceremony is scheduled to take place in Switzerland on...
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Ebola survivors
A healthcare worker (right) and her son receive hospital discharge certificates on Tuesday after recovering from Ebola virus disease in Bunia, the Democratic Republic of Congo. China is providing a new round of emergency humanitarian aid to Africa in...
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Enhanced solidarity with Myanmar urged
President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China stands ready to work with Myanmar to deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation and achieve more results in building a China-Myanmar community with a shared future, in order to deliver more benefits to...
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Heading home
Displaced people pack their belongings on Monday as they prepare to return home in Sidon, Lebanon, following the announcement of an initial ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The peace deal, which includes permanent termination of...
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Cup of joy
People watch a World Cup parade in Mexico City, Mexico, on Saturday. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicked off on Thursday in Mexico City, is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico and will run through July 19.
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Producer prices point to better supply-demand dynamics
China’s factory-gate inflation grew in May at the fastest year-onyear rate since July 2022, even as consumer inflation remained moderate, adding to signs of strengthening reflation momentum and improving supply-demand dynamics across the industrial...
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