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European allies resist Trump's call for military mission in Strait of Hormuz
Multiple European nations and the European Union (EU) on Monday voiced reluctance or outright opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump's call for a military mission to ensure safe shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Read moreChina targets 100,000 fuel cell vehicles by 2030
China aims to have 100,000 fuel cell vehicles nationwide by 2030, double the 2025 level, according to a circular jointly issued by three departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Read moreChina expands pilot cities for cross-border trade facilitation campaign in 2026
China will expand its pilot cities for a cross-border trade facilitation campaign to 45 in 2026, up from 25 in 2025, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said on Monday.
Read moreChinese premier urges solid progress in government work in 2026
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday stressed making solid progress in government work in 2026 and striving to make new contributions to advancing Chinese modernization.
Read moreMorocco's national carrier extends flight suspension to Dubai, Doha
Morocco's national carrier, Royal Air Maroc, said on Friday that it had extended the suspension of all flights to and from Dubai and Doha until the end of March due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Read moreChina approves world's first invasive BCI medical device
China has approved the world's first invasive Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) medical device for market use, marking the start of clinical application for the emerging technology.
Read moreJapan's ruling bloc pushes fiscal 2026 budget through lower house amid criticism
A record initial state budget for fiscal 2026 was approved by Japan's lower house on Friday evening with the backing of the ruling coalition's supermajority, amid criticism that the bill was pressed ahead despite controversies surrounding its contents and unusually shortened deliberations.
Read moreHow China's institutional opening up creates global growth opportunities
China's commitment to expanding its institutional opening up is garnering significant international attention, with highlights in both the 2026 Government Work Report and the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).
Read moreThe global significance & value of China's economic targets for 2026
At the Two Sessions this year, the Chinese government officially set its annual economic growth target at 4.5% to 5%, with a commitment to strive for better results in practice. This pragmatic and resilient target is not only grounded in the overall framework of China's high-quality development but also closely aligns with the latest forecasts from international organizations.
Read moreTrump says he thinks war with Iran will continue through this week
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he does not think the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could finish this week, while repeating his earlier claims that the conflict will come to an end "soon."
Read moreChinese economy gets off to solid start in 2026
While the broader economy still faces challenges from an evolving external environment, rising geopolitical tensions and lingering structural pressures at home, officials, economists and global business leaders remain broadly optimistic about the outlook.
Read moreMeta plans 20% layoffs to fund an industry-wide AI spending spree
Meta is reportedly planning to lay off 20% or more of its workforce, pivoting more resources toward costly AI investments, according to Reuters, as more US tech firms rapidly scale down their human workforce to make room for an AI capital-expenditure spree.
Read moreUAE air defences respond to missile, drone threats
Air defence systems of the United Arab Emirates(UAE) are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, authorities said on Tuesday.
Read moreWashington's unilateral trade probes opposed
China and the United States discussed the "possible extension" of existing bilateral tariff and non-tariff measures and floated the idea of establishing a working mechanism to promote bilateral trade and investment cooperation during their latest round of trade talks in Paris, France, a senior Chinese official said on Monday.
Read moreUN warns of mounting humanitarian threat amid Mideast conflict
Warning of the mounting threat to civilians and infrastructure across the Middle East from the regional conflict, UN humanitarians said Monday they are ready to assist national authorities in response.
Read moreU.S. embassy in Baghdad attacked, fire breaks out
The U.S. embassy in Iraq, located in Baghdad's Green Zone, was attacked early Tuesday, and facilities inside the compound caught fire.
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接个电话出门，回来家烧了！谨记用火不离人
Read more全国人大授予珠海经济特区立法权30周年座谈会举行
中新网珠海3月17日电 (邓媛雯 朱宗)3月16日，全国人大授予珠海经济特区立法权30周年座谈会在珠海举行。
Read more卡塔尔大熊猫馆负责人：大熊猫状况良好
新华社多哈3月17日电(记者汪强)卡塔尔大熊猫馆负责人哈立德·辛迪日前表示，在卡塔尔的两只大熊猫“京京”和“四海”目前状况良好、食物供应稳定充足，并持续得到专业照料和监测。
Read more3月下半月全国空气质量以优良至轻度污染为主
中新网3月17日电 据生态环境部网站消息，2026年3月16日，中国环境监测总站联合中央气象台、大气污染防治攻关联合中心，东北、华南、西南、西北、长三角区域空气质量预测预报中心和北京市生态环境监测中心，开展3月下半月(3月16日—31日)全国空气质量预报会商。
Read moreTrump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China
The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed much of the US' foreign policy objectives
Read more湖北联投集团有限公司董事长刘俊刚接受审查调查
中新网3月17日电 据湖北省纪委监委消息：湖北联投集团有限公司党委书记、董事长刘俊刚涉嫌严重违纪违法，目前正接受湖北省纪委监委纪律审查和监察调查。
Read more宁夏—乌兹别克斯坦纳沃伊州举行交流对接会 深化多领域务实合作
中新网银川3月17日电 (记者 李佩珊)3月16日，乌兹别克斯坦纳沃伊州州长诺玛特·图尔苏诺夫、乌兹别克斯坦驻华大使法尔霍德·阿尔济耶夫率代表团访问宁夏，开展实地参访与专题对接，寻求两地在生态治理、能源化工、现代农业、经贸投资等领域合作机会。
Read more2025年全国消防救援队伍共接报处置各类警情244.4万起
中新网3月17日电 国家消防救援局17日举行例行新闻发布会。会上，国家消防救援局新闻发言人、办公室主任王玮介绍2025年国家综合性消防救援队伍应急出动和火灾形势情况。2025年，全国消防救援队伍共接报处置各类警情244.4万起，比2024年增加3.6%，共出动消防救援人员2593万人次、消防车469.9万辆次，从灾害事故现场营救被困人员21.1万人，疏散遇险人员10.2万人。全国消防救援机动队伍共处置森林草原火灾272起，开展森林防火执勤6207次，出动171.6万人次在20余个省(区、市)的80余处重点地域靠前驻防。
Read more天天学习｜习近平心中的“最大政绩”
｜天天学习｜对“政绩为谁而树、树什么样的政绩、靠什么树政绩”问题，习近平总书记有着深邃的思考。党的十八大以来，总书记围绕政绩观问题发表一系列重要论述，身体力行、率先垂范，引领全党树立和践行正确政绩观。
Read more照亮人类共同未来——全球文明倡议的世界共鸣
新华社北京3月16日电#8195;共同倡导尊重世界文明多样性，共同倡导弘扬全人类共同价值，共同倡导重视文明传承和创新，共同倡导加强国际人文交流合作——2023年3月，中共中央总书记、国家主席习近平在中国共产党与世界政党高层对话会上郑重提出全球文明倡议，旨在促进各国人民相知相亲，促进各种文明包容互鉴。
Read more全国两会后，多地密集部署
中新网北京3月17日电(记者 袁秀月)2026年全国两会闭幕后，各地召开会议传达学习全国两会精神，部署贯彻落实工作，其中“加快培育发展新质生产力”“民生”“政绩观”等成为高频词。
Read more学习新语｜总书记引经据典谈正确政绩观
统筹：郭洁宇 唐颢宸 何磊静
Read more江苏检察机关依法对蒋超良涉嫌受贿案提起公诉
中新网3月17日电 据最高检微信公众号消息，十四届全国人大常委会原委员、全国人大农业与农村委员会原副主任委员蒋超良涉嫌受贿一案，由国家监察委员会调查终结，移送检察机关审查起诉。最高人民检察院依法以涉嫌受贿罪对蒋超良作出逮捕决定，并指定由江苏省南京市人民检察院审查起诉。近日，南京市人民检察院已向南京市中级人民法院提起公诉。
Read more湖南省商务厅原党组书记、厅长徐湘平接受审查调查
中新网3月17日电 据湖南省纪委监委消息：湖南省商务厅原党组书记、厅长徐湘平涉嫌严重违纪违法，目前正接受湖南省纪委监委纪律审查和监察调查。
Read more“未来”号启航 打通国产船海装备产业化“最后一公里”
“十五五”规划纲要提出，强化海洋战略科技力量，加快突破一批关键核心技术和装备，打造更多“国之重器”。我国首艘深远海绿色智能技术试验船——“未来”号，自2025年7月23日正式交付入列以来，目前已搭载20多套关键新型船海装备开展实海验证，一起去看看。
Read more越南总理范明政会见王毅一行
中新社北京3月16日电 当地时间3月16日，越南总理范明政在河内会见出席中越外交、国防、公安“3+3”战略对话机制首次部长级会议的中国外交部长王毅、公安部长王小洪、国防部长董军。
Read more越共中央总书记苏林会见王毅一行
中新社北京3月16日电 当地时间3月16日，越南共产党中央总书记苏林在河内会见出席中越外交、国防、公安“3+3”战略对话机制首次部长级会议的中国外交部长王毅、公安部长王小洪、国防部长董军。
Read more新华图讯｜中美在法国巴黎举行经贸磋商
当地时间3月15日至16日，中美两国经贸团队在法国巴黎举行中美经贸磋商。这是3月15日磋商前，中共中央政治局委员、国务院副总理何立峰与美国财政部长贝森特握手。
Read more中越举行外交、国防、公安“3+3”战略对话机制首次部长级会议
中新社北京3月16日电 当地时间3月16日，中越外交、国防、公安“3+3”战略对话机制首次部长级会议在河内举行，中国外交部长王毅、公安部长王小洪、国防部长董军同越南外交部长黎怀忠、国防部长潘文江、公安部长梁三光共同主持。双方围绕“统筹发展与安全、走好社会主义道路、携手应对共同挑战”这一主题，重点就国际形势发展变化以及维护政治安全、开展防务执法合作等议题深入交换意见，达成广泛共识。
Read more李成钢：中美就一些议题取得初步共识
新华社巴黎3月16日电(记者张兆卿#8195;陈斌杰)当地时间3月15日至16日，中美双方在法国巴黎举行经贸磋商。中国商务部国际贸易谈判代表兼副部长李成钢表示，过去一天半，双方团队进行了坦诚、深入、建设性的磋商，就一些议题取得初步共识，下一步双方将继续保持磋商进程。
Read more何立峰会见法国经济、财政和工业、能源与数字主权部部长莱斯屈尔
新华社巴黎3月16日电 当地时间3月16日，中法高级别经济财金对话中方牵头人、国务院副总理何立峰在中美经贸巴黎磋商之后应约会见对话法方牵头人，法国经济、财政和工业、能源与数字主权部部长莱斯屈尔，就近期中法经济财金合作和双方共同关心的问题深入交换意见。
Read more越南总理范明政会见王毅一行
当地时间2026年3月16日，越南总理范明政在河内会见出席中越外交、国防、公安“3+3”战略对话机制首次部长级会议的外交部长王毅、公安部长王小洪、国防部长董军。
Read more越共中央总书记苏林会见王毅一行
当地时间2026年3月16日，越南共产党中央总书记苏林在河内会见出席中越外交、国防、公安“3+3”战略对话机制首次部长级会议的外交部长王毅、公安部长王小洪、国防部长董军。
Read more中越举行外交、国防、公安“3+3”战略对话机制首次部长级会议
当地时间2026年3月16日，中越外交、国防、公安“3+3”战略对话机制首次部长级会议在河内举行，外交部长王毅、公安部长王小洪、国防部长董军同越南外交部长黎怀忠、国防部长潘文江、公安部长梁三光共同主持。双方围绕“统筹发展与安全、走好社会主义道路、携手应对共同挑战”这一主题，重点就国际形势发展变化以及维护政治安全、开展防务执法合作等议题深入交换意见，达成广泛共识。
Read more中美考虑建立促进双边贸易投资合作的工作机制
新华社快讯：中国商务部国际贸易谈判代表兼副部长李成钢16日说，中美讨论的议题包括新形势下双边关税水平问题，双边关税及相关非关税措施有关安排可能的进一步延期问题，促进双边贸易投资合作问题，双方对彼此的经贸关切问题。美方向中方介绍了他们最新关税措施的调整，以及下一步的相关考虑，中方对由此造成的不确定性表达关注。双方同意共同致力于保持双边经贸关系的稳定。关于促进双边贸易投资合作问题，双方讨论了建立促进双边贸易投资合作的工作机制的设想，双方在磋商中还深入讨论了彼此的经贸关切。
Read more中美在法国巴黎举行经贸磋商
新华社巴黎3月16日电 当地时间3月15日－16日，中美经贸中方牵头人、国务院副总理何立峰与美方牵头人、美国财政部长贝森特和贸易代表格里尔在法国巴黎举行经贸磋商。双方以中美两国元首重要共识为引领，围绕关税安排、促进双边贸易投资、维护已有磋商共识等彼此关心的经贸议题，进行了坦诚、深入、建设性的交流磋商，形成了一些新的共识，并将继续保持磋商。
Read moreChina men's rugby team plays friendly matches in South Africa
The China men's rugby sevens team played friendly matches with several local teams in Modimolle, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
Read moreCustomized express bus linking Beijing and Xiong'an New Area begins operation
On March 16, 2026, a customized express bus departs from Beijing. Since the day, the customized commuter bus service connecting Beijing and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei has officially begun operation.
Read more医保基金将向基层医疗卫生机构倾斜
国家医保局、国家发展改革委、国家卫生健康委3月16日发布《关于医保支持基层医疗卫生服务发展的指导意见》，明确随着基层医疗卫生机构服务质效的提高，医保基金用于基层医疗卫生机构的支出比例逐步提升，年度新增医保基金可适当向基层医疗卫生机构倾斜。
Read moreProbe launched into death of postgraduate at Xiangya Hospital in Hunan
A joint investigation has been launched into the death of a medical postgraduate student from Xiangya Hospital in central China's Hunan Province, according to a statement released Monday.
Read more美化殖民、数典忘祖！赖清德媚日言论遭岛内痛批
中新网3月16日电(燕新台)赖清德14日出席某活动时，公然发表“日本殖民台湾是为了推动‘东亚共荣圈’”等美化日本对台殖民的荒谬言论。岛内学者接受中新网“燕新台”工作室专访时表示，赖清德此举本质是企图通过篡改民族历史推行“去中国化”，这是公然侮辱具有中华民族认同的台湾抗日先烈。
Read more联播+｜“喻”见世界文明的百花园
|联播+|“在各国前途命运紧密相连的今天，不同文明包容共存、交流互鉴，在推动人类社会现代化进程、繁荣世界文明百花园中具有不可替代的作用。”2023年3月15日，在中国共产党与世界政党高层对话会上，习近平总书记首次提出全球文明倡议，为推动人类文明进步和世界共同发展繁荣提供中国方案。
Read more壹视界·读懂总书记强调的政绩观丨习近平总书记这样话担当
今年全国两会期间，习近平总书记多次“下团组”，发表重要讲话。“政绩观”，是一个备受关注的关键词。
Read more从三部法律通过看习近平法治思想的生动立法实践
原标题：第一观察 | 从三部法律通过看习近平法治思想的生动立法实践
Read moreLeukemia therapy tackles relapse risks
Chinese scientists, with the aim of enhancing leukemia treatment, have developed a kind of "double-sided tape" that helps the body's own soldiers — engineered immune cells — hold onto cancer cells more tightly, making treatment far more effective without complicated genetic modifications.
Read moreChinese retailer rivalling Amazon launches in UK
Joybuy, which has distribution centres in Luton and Milton Keynes, is entering six European markets.
Read moreInnovation elevates gold exploration
On a wide field in Wuchengdaren village in Laizhou, Shandong province, a 30-meter drilling tower rises against the flat farmland horizon. In about six months, this rig will have pierced nearly 3 kilometers into the Earth, retrieving rock cores that could verify the presence of gold deposits.
Read moreChina to tighten oversight of food delivery platforms to curb 'ghost kitchens'
China will introduce new rules requiring food delivery platforms to verify restaurant identities, licenses and operating addresses in a bid to crack down on "ghost kitchens," regulators said, with the measures set to take effect in June this year, according to media reports.
Read moreInnovative tech holds key to brain rehab
Brain-computer interface, an innovative technology frontier that establishes a direct link between the human brain and external devices, has great potential to revolutionize the treatment of mental health conditions with minimal side effects, according to a deputy to China's top legislature.
Read moreChina's Wang in shock defeat at WTT Champions Chongqing
World No. 1 Wang Chuqin of China suffered a stunning quarterfinal loss to Japan's Sora Matsushima at the WTT Champions Chongqing table tennis tournament on Saturday.
Read more19-year-old Kimi Antonelli claims maiden F1 victory in China
The race of the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix was held Sundayt in Shanghai, China. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden Formula 1 victory in the Chinese Grand Prix, securing the first race win of his Formula 1 career at the age of 19. Mercedes team mate George Russell finished second, while Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton took third place.
Read moreChinese robot vacuums sweep Southeast Asia
Chinese robot vacuum makers are actively expanding their footprint in Asia, with Southeast Asia the new growth frontier due to its rapidly evolving market landscape.
Read morePara athletes clinch record medals in Italy
In a remarkable demonstration of the power of resilience and solidarity, Team China delivered a stellar performance at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, scooping up a record haul of medals.
Read moreCPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Paralympics delegation
The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council on Sunday sent a congratulatory message to the Chinese delegation for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, commending the delegation for leading both the gold and overall medal tables.
Read moreXi replies to French teens' China dream
Several months ago, at a public school in southern France, students in a Chinese-language class learned that French President Emmanuel Macron would bring a 200-member delegation to China. They immediately put a question to their teacher, Hu Peixin: "Why not take us along?"
Read moreChinese FM meets with Vietnamese counterpart
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung in Hanoi on Sunday.
Read moreMainland slams Lai Ching-te's secessionist remarks
The Chinese mainland on Saturday condemned Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te for making secessionist remarks advocating "Taiwan independence" and challenging the one-China principle.
Read moreStrait of Hormuz not closed but under Iran's control: IRGC commander
The Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route, remains open and under Iranian control, a senior Iranian commander said on Saturday, amid rising tensions with the United States and its allies.
Read moreU.S. strikes over 90 military targets on Iran's Kharg Island: CENTCOM
The U.S. forces "executed a large-scale precision strike" on Kharg Island, a key oil export hub of Iran, on Friday night, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed on Saturday.
Read moreTrump says Iran's terms 'not good enough' for ceasefire deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he's not ready to make a deal to end the military campaign against Iran "because the terms aren't good enough yet."
Read moreVietnam opens polls for 16th NA, local council elections
Vietnam opened polls on Sunday to elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and members of People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term, Vietnam News Agency reported.
Read moreIran threatens escalation, U.S. puts oil hub in crosshairs
Gulf countries reported fresh cross-border attacks on Sunday, a day after Iran urged civilians to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates that it labeled "legitimate targets" being used by U.S. military forces for strikes against Iran.
Read moreChina releases full text of NPC Standing Committee work report
The full text of the report on the work of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) was released via Xinhua News Agency on Sunday.
Read moreFull text: Report on work of NPC Standing Committee
Attached is the full text of the Report on the Work of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC).
Read moreChina's five-year blueprint set to fast-track tech adoption on factory floor
China's latest five-year blueprint doesn't just pledge to develop new quality productive forces -- it maps out exactly how to get there.
Read moreTrade talks seen key to sustaining China-U.S. economic stability
The ongoing trade talks between China and the United States in France carry great importance for the world's two largest economies to sustain the hard-won stability achieved over the past year, analysts have said.
Read moreChina, U.S. start economic, trade talks in Paris
Guided by the important consensuses reached between the heads of state of the two countries during their meeting in Busan and all previous phone calls, the two sides will engage in consultations on economic and trade issues of mutual concern.
Read moreInsights | Home is where the heart settles: American 'village chief' shares his stories in Yunnan
In the ancient town of Xizhou, Dali, in southwest China's Yunnan Province, stands a boutique hotel renovated from a traditional Bai ethnic residence — the Linden Centre. Its founder is an American.
Read moreWhy did Chinese vice foreign minister Hua Chunying praise this fruit?
During China’s 2026 "two sessions" political meetings, a Guangdong deputy to the National People's Congress introduced a local specialty called Huajuhong, or pomelo peel, to Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying.
Read more10 big things about China you should not miss (March 8 - March 14)
1. China approves 2026-2030 blueprint, maps out high-quality path toward modernization China's national lawmakers on Thursday approved a development blueprint for the 2026-2030 period, marking a pivotal step in the modernization drive of nearly one-fifth of the world's population.
Read more'Tigers and flies': Millions of officials later, why is Xi's corruption purge still going?
Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.
Read moreAir China to launch direct Chongqing–Manila flights in May
Chinese carrier Air China will launch a new direct flight service between the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing and the Philippine capital of Manila starting May 1, operating four times a week, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said Friday.
Read moreASEAN FMs call for restraint, diplomacy amid Middle East crisis
Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday called for an immediate halt to hostilities in the Middle East and urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint as tensions in the region continue to escalate.
Read moreChina makes rapid progress in brain-computer interface technology: Chinese Expert
Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) became a buzz word during China's 2026 “two sessions.” The term was included for the first time in the government work report.
Read moreChina Q&A | Hong Kong CPPCC member answers Australian scholar: How can HKSAR as top global financial center aligns with 15th Five-Year Plan?
China's 15th Five-Year Plan includes a dedicated section on promoting the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions (SARs), proposing to strengthen cooperation between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Chinese mainland in multiple areas and integrating the development of the SARs into the country's overall planning.
Read moreChina Q&A | Hong Kong CPPCC member answers Australian scholar：How Hong Kong as 'super-connector' fits into 15th Five-Year Plan
Read moreIn Numbers: Ecological and Environmental Code paves way for a sustainable future
China's top legislature on Thursday passed the landmark Ecological and Environmental Code. As China's second formal statutory code following the adoption of the Civil Code in 2020, it is set to take effect on Aug. 15, 2026.
Read moreUnlocking Chinese Cities: Huajuhong puts the spotlight on Guangdong's 'Orange City'
Huajuhong, a humble citrus peel from Guangdong Province, has arouse much attention at this year’s "two sessions" when Hua Chunying, China’s vice foreign minister, showed a fondness for it.
Read moreChina uploads 349 million imaging records to enable cross-province hospital access
China has uploaded 349 million medical imaging data indexes to a national healthcare platform to enable hospitals to retrieve patient scans across provinces, according to the country's healthcare security authority.
Read moreSouth Korean investors increase bets on Chinese assets
South Korean retail investors are ramping up investments in Chinese assets, with China becoming one of their key overseas destinations in 2025 amid shifting regional market opportunities.
Read moreChinese sailor turns ship radio into message relay for stranded crews in Hormuz Strait
A Chinese sailor stranded with dozens of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz has been using his ship's radio to relay voice messages for fellow Chinese crew members who lost communications signals, helping them send updates to their families back home.
Read moreFlab for beef campaign in East China city draws over 2,700 challengers
A novel weight-loss campaign offering beef as a reward has attracted more than 2,700 challengers in Wuxi City, east China's Jiangsu Province, as of Thursday, media reported.
Read moreComicomment: The bloodied 'peace' rhetoric
While claiming to defend human rights and peace, U.S. actions leave destruction and suffering, as UN High Commissioner Volker Türk warned: missiles only bring "death, destruction, and human suffering." Geopolitical pursuits at the cost of innocent lives perpetuate violence and hatred in the region.
Read moreOne minute to know: How China’s environmental code protects blue skies
Quick question for you: who protects the blue skies, clear waters and green mountains we all enjoy? Now China has a new answer: the Ecological and Environmental Code. On Thursday, the 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, adopted the environmental code.
Read moreHKSAR govt actively aligns with national 15th Five-Year Plan to promote high-quality development, says chief executive
John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Thursday that Hong Kong will actively align with the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan to contribute to further deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernization.
Read moreChina's foreign trade up 18.3% in first two months of 2026
China's foreign trade surged 18.3% year-on-year in the first two months of 2026, marking a robust start to the year, according to Tuesday's data from the General Administration of Customs.
Read moreApple to cut App Store commissions in China
Apple will reduce the commission rates it charges developers on its App Store in the Chinese mainland after communicating with local regulators, with the changes taking effect on March 15, according to media reports.
Read moreShanghai ranks second on Time Out's 2026 list of world's best cities
British city culture magazine Time Out released its 2026 list of the world's 50 best cities on Wednesday, placing Shanghai second, the highest-ranked city in Asia.
Read moreIran's new supreme leader urges continued closure of Hormuz Strait, vows to open new battlefronts
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday called for the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and pledged to open new fronts in his country's conflict with the United States and Israel.
Read moreDeliveries in Xizang are now faster and cheaper
Seeing high courier delivery charges — and sometimes no shipping options at all — when shopping online has long troubled people in the Xizang autonomous region, especially those in rural communities. As a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, Norbu Yangzom proposed a solution.
Read moreGrowth target reflects focus on structural reform
China's latest Government Work Report signals a shift toward securing more sustainable expansion, as policymakers lower the headline target while prioritizing structural reform and long-term stability, economists said.
Read moreYangtze protection efforts boost water quality, wildlife: mininster
China's environment minister said on Thursday that ecological protection efforts over the past decade have improved water quality in the Yangtze River basin and helped increase populations of endangered wildlife.
Read moreChina sends two test satellites into orbit
China successfully launched two experimental satellites aboard a Long March 2D rocket early on Friday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.
Read moreChina, DPRK resume passenger train service
Since Thursday, international passenger train services have resumed in both directions between Beijing and Dandong in China and Pyongyang in DPRK.
Read more2026 Appliance & Electronics World Expo opens in Shanghai
AWE 2026, which opened in Shanghai on Thursday, highlights the latest achievements in fields such as smart mobility, embodied intelligence and computing infrastructure, showcasing the high-quality development of China's home appliance and consumer electronics industry.
Read moreChina approves 2026-2030 blueprint, maps out high-quality path toward modernization
China's national lawmakers on Thursday approved a development blueprint for the 2026-2030 period, marking a pivotal step in the modernization drive of nearly one-fifth of the world's population.
Read moreNation urges immediate ceasefire in Mideast
Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, saying the international community broadly agrees that the fighting must stop, and urging all sides to press the parties involved to halt military operations.
Read moreHunan welcomes tourists lured by allure of Miao silver
Local Miao women will then appear, dressed in brilliant festival attire with silver ornaments rattling against their embroidered fabrics. Sunlight glints off their glittering headpieces as they walk, with layers of ornate necklaces swaying back and forth, each step a soft, rhythmic announcement of their arrival.
Read moreXi hails role of Chinese characters in reply letter to French school
President Xi Jinping has replied to a letter from the students and teachers of the Chinese language class at an international school in France's Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, encouraging them to contribute to promoting China-France and China-Europe relations.
Read moreChina plans deep-sea tourism submersible
China has conducted manned expeditions to the deepest point on Earth — the bottom of the Mariana Trench — for scientific purposes, and has been a global leader in deep-sea exploration missions for several years.
Read moreLocal governments in China adopt OpenClaw-based AI 'agent' for administrative work
Several local governments in China have begun deploying artificial intelligence "agent" systems to assist with public administration and government services, according to official statements.
Read moreChina's national legislature holds closing meeting of annual session
The closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 12, 2026.
Read moreChina's forest, grassland coverage reaches 56% after large-scale afforestation
China's combined forest and grassland coverage has reached more than 56% of the country's land area after 3.56 million hectares of afforestation were completed over the past year, an official report released Thursday showed.
Read moreChina's national legislature holds closing meeting of annual session
The 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held the closing meeting of its fourth session on Thursday.
Read moreChinese lawmakers adopt Ecological and Environmental Code
Chinese lawmakers voted to adopt the Ecological and Environmental Code at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress held in Beijing on Thursday.
Read moreStandard Chartered becomes first foreign bank in China to custody public QDII, initiated funds
Standard Chartered Bank (China) said Thursday it will provide custody services for a Hong Kong stock-initiated fund launched by Guotai Haitong Securities, becoming the first foreign bank to act as custodian for both a public Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) fund and an initiated public fund in China.
Read moreChina's defense ministry says Taiwan independence efforts ‘doomed to fail'
China's Defense Ministry on Tuesday criticized Taiwan's naval training mission to diplomatic allies in Central and South America, saying the trip was being used by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to pursue independence through foreign support.
Read moreChinese lawmakers adopt Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law
Chinese lawmakers voted to adopt the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress held in Beijing on Thursday.
Read moreChinese lawmakers adopt National Development Planning Law
Chinese lawmakers voted to adopt the National Development Planning Law at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing on Thursday.
Read moreZhang Yiming remains China's richest person on Forbes 2026 billionaires list
Zhang Yiming, founder of Chinese tech giant ByteDance, remains China's richest person with a net worth of $69.3 billion, according to the latest World's Billionaires List released Wednesday by Forbes.
Read moreChinese lawmakers approve 2026 plan for national economic and social development
Chinese lawmakers on Thursday voted to pass a resolution on the implementation of the 2025 plan for national economic and social development and on the 2026 plan for national economic and social development, and approved the 2026 plan at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.
Read moreChinese lawmakers approve 2026 central budget
Chinese lawmakers on Thursday voted to pass a resolution on the implementation of the 2025 plan for national economic and social development and on the 2026 plan for national economic and social development, and approved the 2026 plan at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.
Read moreChinese lawmakers approve outline of 15th Five-Year Plan
Chinese lawmakers on Thursday approved the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.
Read moreChina's economy：From resilient to promising | Views From Chang'an Avenue
During China’s 2026 “Two Sessions”, the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for national economic and social development was submitted for deliberation. As a key blueprint for the country’s development over the next five years, the plan has drawn wide attention. From high-quality growth to economic resilience, and from technological innovation to consumer vitality, China’s economy is entering a new stage of development while continuing its transformation in a complex global environment.
Read moreNPC deputies attend group interview ahead of closing meeting of annual session
Deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) attend a group interview ahead of the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 12, 2026.
Read moreChina's first barbecue college opens enrollment
China's first tertiary institution dedicated to barbecue has opened enrollment, offering a mix of vocational training and academic qualifications to meet growing demand in the industry.
Read moreWar targeting Iran 'does no one any good': Chinese FM
On the situation in Iran, Foreign Minister Wang Yi pointed out that this is a war that should not have happened — it is a war that does no one any good, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday at a regular press conference.
Read moreLose weight, earn beef: Eastern China district runs health challenge
A district in the eastern Chinese city of Wuxi, Jiangsu, has launched a weight-loss challenge offering participants beef and related products in exchange for the weight they shed, local authorities said.
Read moreForeign patients fly to Beijing for medical treatment
A growing number of foreign patients are traveling to Beijing for medical care, attracted by the city's efficient health services and specialized treatment options.
Read moreNational Tree Planting Day: China's greening efforts by the numbers
China celebrated its 48th National Tree Planting Day on Thursday. The figures below highlight the country's greening efforts.
Read moreGovernment to focus on employment
China is embarking on an ambitious workforce overhaul, ramping up training programs to turn the challenge of mass automation into an opportunity for economic renewal.
Read moreChina's 'super microscope' achieves milestone with neutron beam output
China's major scientific infrastructure, the "super microscope", has reached a significant milestone in its Phase II construction, with its first beamline, the neutron technology development station, successfully producing a neutron beam.
Read moreHong Kong customs steps up crackdown on smuggled fuel as Middle East tensions lift oil prices
Hong Kong customs said it has stepped up enforcement in recent weeks against a rise in cases of gasoline smuggled from the Chinese mainland for sale in the city, as well as illicit fuel transfers, after escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed international oil prices higher.
Read moreChinese enterprise unveils word's first T1,200-grade ultra-high-strength carbon fiber
China unveiled the world's first T1,200-grade ultra-high-strength carbon fiber on Wednesday, marking a major breakthrough in the country's advanced materials capabilities, Xinhua News Agency reported.
Read moreHumanoid robots draw attention at exhibition in Hangzhou
Various types of humanoid robots and related components were displayed at the exhibition, drawing lots of visitors.
Read moreTwo sessions endorsement adds zest to huajuhong sales
Huajuhong, a unique fruit from Guangdong province, rapidly transitions from a traditional Chinese medicine staple to a sought-after health product, thanks to a little help from some unexpected endorsements.
Read moreChinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya
The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.
Read moreChina's top political advisory body concludes annual session
The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, concluded its annual session on Wednesday morning.
Read moreChina approves 'ethnic unity' law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin
The law states that children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten, until the end of high school.
Read moreWhat did we learn from China's biggest political meeting?
BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.
Read moreBodies of two Chinese backpackers found in Australian floodwaters
The pair had been reported missing on Tuesday after failing to reach their destination.
Read moreChina and North Korea to reopen passenger train service after pandemic halt
Tickets for the first train departing on Thursday have reportedly sold out.
Read more'Investing in people': Can China's new push to boost spending revive the economy?
Beijing has spent decades relying on exports and innovation but that model is now under strain.
Read moreWhy is China set to approve a new law promoting 'ethnic unity'?
A law that could threaten the rights of minority groups is a sign of the direction Xi is taking China.
Read more'What is the game plan?': The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions
China is not feeling the shock of war in the Middle East - yet. But it is feeling the ripples.
Read moreWhat to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting
The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.
Read morePeople visit rapeseed flower field in Xiucai Village, China's Chongqing
An aerial drone photo shows people visiting a rapeseed flower field in Xiucai Village, Shizhu Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing, March 7, 2026.An aerial drone photo shows a rapeseed flower field in Xiucai Village, Shizhu Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing, March 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)
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