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蔡奇在河北唐山市调研时强调坚持问题导向和严的标准分类指导推动学习教育走深走实

　　新华社石家庄5月17日电中共中央政治局常委、中央书记处书记蔡奇16日至17日在河北唐山市检查指导深入贯彻中央八项规定精神学习教育工作。他强调，要深入学习贯彻习近平总书记关于加强党的作风建设的重要论述，坚持问题导向和严的标准，一体推进学查改，结合不同层级、地区、领域、行业实际加强分类指导，推动学习教育走深走实。

新闻发言人论坛建言更好传播“中国声音”

　　中新社北京5月17日电 (记者李京泽)当前，国际舆论场呈现新特点，国际传播格局酝酿新变革。如何更好传播中国声音？17日举行的第四届中国新闻发言人论坛以及时、创新为关键词给出答案。

全国人大常委会副委员长肖捷率团访问尼泊尔并出席“珠穆朗玛对话”

　　中新社加德满都5月17日电 (记者崔楠)应尼泊尔联邦议会邀请，全国人大常委会副委员长肖捷于5月14日至17日率团访问尼泊尔，分别会见尼总理奥利、众议院议长吉米雷、联邦院主席达哈尔和众议院副议长拉纳等。

香港特区政府强烈谴责美国参议院议员妄图恫吓维护国家安全的特区人员

　　中新社香港5月17日电香港特区政府17日就有美国国会参议院议员提出所谓“法案”，要求检视将多名法官和香港特区政府律政司检控官列入所谓“制裁”名单，妄图恫吓维护国家安全的有关特区人员，表示强烈谴责。

“初心之光：伟大建党精神溯源行动”在沪启动

　　中新网上海5月17日电 (记者许婧)“初心之光：伟大建党精神溯源行动”启动仪式17日在上海举行。

跟着总书记读懂中华文明丨良渚：中华五千年文明史的实证

玉礼东方多元一体

一场凉亭座谈会 | 学习总书记的好作风⑧

2022年4月11日，习近平在海南省五指山市水满乡毛纳村，同当地干部群众亲切交谈。新华社记者李学仁摄　　“来吧，咱们一块儿坐坐，都介绍介绍自己。”2022年4月11日，海南五指山下，毛纳村凉亭内，乡亲们正议农事。习近平总书记加入其中，同大家热络地聊了起来。

李德仁院士：要努力推进和实现空天地海无所不在的时空智能

　　中新网合肥5月17日电 (记者孙自法)第十一届世界雷达博览会5月17日在安徽合肥开幕。中国科学院和中国工程院院士、国家最高科学技术奖获得者李德仁应邀做主旨报告时提出，要努力推进和实现空天地海无所不在的时空智能。

珠江委组织开展2025年珠江流域防洪调度演练

　　中新网广州5月17日电 (记者王坚)据水利部珠江水利委员会(下称“珠江委”)17日消息，珠江委已组织开展珠江流域防洪调度演练，全面落实水利部部署要求，实战检验珠江流域防洪“四预”水平、水工程调度决策和反应能力，切实做好迎战极端暴雨洪水的准备。

保障粮食生产灌溉用水全国春灌面积已达3.6亿亩

　　记者从水利部了解到，截至5月中旬，今年全国平均降水量较常年同期偏少近两成，主要江河来水量较常年同期偏少近三成。

习近平向第三十四届阿拉伯国家联盟首脑理事会会议致贺信

　　新华社北京5月17日电 5月17日，国家主席习近平向阿拉伯国家联盟首脑理事会会议轮值主席伊拉克总统拉希德致贺信，祝贺第三十四届阿拉伯国家联盟首脑理事会会议在巴格达召开。

中国公安部网安局：2人因传播涉刘国梁不实信息被处罚

　　中新社北京5月17日电据中国公安部网络安全保卫局社交平台官方账号17日消息，近日，一则关于国际乒联第一副主席、世界乒乓球职业大联盟(WTT)董事会主席、中国乒协前主席刘国梁的不实信息在互联网传播，误导大量网民关注和讨论。

世界雷达博览会在合肥举办中国电科400余项高科技产品体系化集中参展

　　中新网合肥5月17日电 (记者孙自法)第十一届世界雷达博览会5月17日至19日在安徽合肥举办，中国电子科技集团有限公司(中国电科)聚焦“电磁智感万物，科创慧启未来”主题，打造推出尖端装备、数智体系、新域新质、电子基础等四大室内主展区及低空经济分展区，携400余项高科技产品体系化集中参展。

原核试验基地司令员范如玉逝世，从事核试验研究超40年

　　澎湃新闻记者从相关方面获悉，原国防科工委核试验基地(21基地、马兰基地)司令员范如玉少将，因病于2025年5月13日在北京逝世，享年82岁。

台湾写真：台北霞海城隍庙新旧交融

　　中新社台北5月17日电题：台北霞海城隍庙新旧交融

第四届中国新闻发言人论坛在北京举行

　　中新社北京5月17日电 5月17日，由中共中央宣传部对外新闻局、中国人民大学主办的第四届中国新闻发言人论坛在北京举行。来自中央和国家机关、地方政府、中央企业的百余名新闻发言人及部分专家学者、媒体负责人齐聚一堂，围绕“完善新闻发言人制度提升新闻发布实效”主题展开深入交流。

《全球城市科技传播能力指数2025》在沪发布上海排名第六

　　中新网上海5月17日电 (记者许婧)上海交通大学文化创新与青年发展研究院首席专家徐剑教授团队17日在上海科技节·科技传播理论分会上发布的《全球城市科技传播能力指数2025》(下称“评价报告”)显示，纽约的科技传播能力在40个城市中位居榜首，上海在本次评价中位列全球第六、亚洲第二。

专家学者聚厦门研讨“当前国际形势与中国海外利益安全”

　　中新网厦门5月17日电 (李思源谢婷婷李璇)“当前国际形势与中国海外利益安全”学术研讨会17日在华侨大学厦门校区举行，作为华侨大学国际关系学院建院10周年系列活动之一，吸引多方关注。

习近平向第三十四届阿拉伯国家联盟首脑理事会会议致贺信

　　新华社快讯：习近平向第三十四届阿拉伯国家联盟首脑理事会会议致贺信。

Gone in 40 days: how Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariff assault unraveled

The impact of those six chaotic weeks, from higher prices to slowing growth, is still unfolding, and the story continues

Donald Trump hailed a new chapter in the US’s economic history on 2 April, dubbed “liberation day” by his administration, as he announced plans for an extraordinary barrage of US tariffs on the world. The chapter lasted 40 days.

The page has already been turned. But the impact of those six chaotic weeks, from higher prices to slowing growth, is still unfolding – and the US president is already threatening further adjustments. The story continues.

高端访谈丨专访哥伦比亚总统佩特罗

　　哥伦比亚总统佩特罗出席中拉论坛第四届部长级会议并做客《高端访谈》。

广州医药集团有限公司原党委书记、董事长李楚源被“双开”

　　中新网广州5月17日电 (记者程景伟)据广东省纪委监委“南粤清风网”17日通报，广东省纪委监委对广州医药集团有限公司原党委书记、董事长李楚源严重违纪违法问题进行了立案审查调查。

中国第11批援埃塞俄比亚军医专家组出征

　　中新网重庆5月17日电 (记者刘相琳)记者17日从陆军军医大学第一附属医院获悉，当日凌晨，中国第11批援埃塞俄比亚军医专家组乘机出发，前往埃塞俄比亚首都亚的斯亚贝巴，执行为期一年的医疗援助任务。

看图学习丨对这一特殊困难群体总书记强调要“格外关心、格外关注”

　　“残疾人是推进中国式现代化的重要力量，也是需要格外关心、格外关注的特殊困难群体。”5月16日，第七次全国自强模范暨助残先进表彰大会在京召开。习近平总书记作出重要指示，代表党中央，向受表彰的全国自强模范和残疾人工作先进集体、先进个人表示祝贺，向全国广大残疾人及其亲属、残疾人工作者致以问候。

【讲习所·中国与世界】推动中拉合作提质升级习近平三提这一倡议

　　【本期导读】

第一观察｜“残疾人是推进中国式现代化的重要力量”

　　“残疾人是推进中国式现代化的重要力量，也是需要格外关心、格外关注的特殊困难群体”。5月16日，第七次全国自强模范暨助残先进表彰大会召开，习近平总书记作出重要指示。

中柬“金龙-2025”联演举行开始仪式

　　中新社柬埔寨磅清扬5月17日电 (杨强段江山)5月17日上午，中柬“金龙-2025”联演开始仪式在柬埔寨磅清扬省王家军宪兵训练中心举行。中柬两国参演官兵、多国驻柬武官，以及柬当地政府机关和武装力量有关人员参加仪式。

中越联合举行2025年北部湾渔业资源增殖放流活动

　　中新社北京5月17日电 (记者陈溯)记者17日从中国农业农村部获悉，2025年中越北部湾渔业资源联合增殖放流活动16日在广西壮族自治区防城港东兴市北仑河口举行。

两岸同胞湖南株洲共祭炎帝

　　中新社株洲5月17日电 (刘琦)乙巳年海峡两岸恭祝炎帝千秋圣诞大典17日在湖南省株洲市炎陵县炎帝陵举行，海峡两岸各界代表500余人参加。

科学调度抗旱保供水（三夏进行时）

　　9省份无灌溉条件区域耕地受旱

流失美国79载国宝文物子弹库帛书二、三卷启程回国

　　当地时间5月16日晚，由美国史密森尼学会国立亚洲艺术博物馆返还的“子弹库帛书”第二卷“五行令”和第三卷“攻守占”完成装箱，搭乘中国国际航空公司航班从美国首都华盛顿直飞北京，启程回国。

Which Trump tariffs are active, which are paused and what’s next?

The US president has introduced an evolving slate of tariffs over the last few months. Here’s their current status

Over the last few months, Donald Trump has introduced a confusing and evolving slate of tariffs against specific countries and industries that the president has deemed as threats to US industry.

Many of his harshest tariffs have been paused, and some exemptions have been made, but a handful of tariffs are still in place. Trump has continued to threaten more of them, though the future of the president’s trade war remains unclear.

10% universal tariff
Went into effect on 5 April

25% on cars and auto parts (with some exceptions)
Went into effect on 3 May

30% tariff on Chinese imports (with some exceptions)
Went into effect on 13 May

25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, not covered in the USMCA
Went into effect on 4 March

“Reciprocal” tariffs, until 8 July
Paused on 9 April

Higher tariffs on Chinese goods, until 12 August
Paused on 13 May

Goods from Canada and Mexico that are covered in the USMCA, including auto parts
Exempted on 2 April

Tariffs on smartphones, computers and other electronics imported from China
Exempted on 12 April

Pharmaceuticals

Semiconductors

Lumber

Copper

Movies produced outside the US

Carmaker's operations to boost Thailand's EV plan

Chinese automaker Changan Automobile's first overseas electric vehicle production plant started operations in Thailand on Friday, which is a significant step for the kingdom's development toward becoming a regional EV hub, insiders say.

Sharing of anti-poverty strategies applauded

The experiences and strategies employed by China, particularly in rural vitalization and targeted poverty alleviation, offer valuable lessons for South Asian countries striving to overcome similar challenges, a forum heard on Thursday.

Low-altitude economy gains traction

Sichuan authorities rolled out a batch of low-altitude air routes, products, and application scenarios this week, a strong move to advance the low-altitude economy and establish itself as a regional hub for the emerging sector in western China.

Foreign orders on the up in Guangdong

Chinese foreign trade companies are picking up steam in fulfilling orders after China and the United States announced on Monday that they had reached an agreement to reduce tariffs on each other during trade talks in Geneva, Switzerland.

BRI seen as stabilizing force for global trade

Former political leaders from the Global South have underscored the Belt and Road Initiative's role as a stabilizing force amid rising global protectionism, and called for renewed efforts to deepen high-quality cooperation that promotes openness, connectivity and shared development.

EconoScope | China-U.S. tariff rollback brings relief to global markets and businesses

In a significant shift from over a month of heightened trade tensions, China and the U.S. agreed to remove the majority of tariffs imposed since April 2 to ease trade tensions on Monday, bringing relief to global markets and businesses.

Nissan says it could share global plants with Chinese state firm

Nissan announced this week that it would lay off another 11,000 workers and shut seven factories.

China executes three criminals who raped minors

Three Chinese criminals, surnamed Zhao, Wang, and Chen, were lawfully executed for raping minors, according to the official WeChat account of the Supreme People's Court of China on Friday.

China hopes UK will adopt objective China perception

China on Friday expressed the hope that the United Kingdom will adopt an objective China perception, establish sound policy guidance, and foster a favorable atmosphere for the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations.

Two new-to-science species discovered in Hainan

Two species previously unknown to science -- Ganoderma baisuzhenii and Craterellus albimarginatus -- have been discovered in South China's Hainan Province, the results of a year-long biodiversity survey released Friday in Sanya city by the Hainan Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment.

China affirms commitment to Iran peace talks

China reaffirmed its commitment to promoting a political and diplomatic resolution of the Iran nuclear issue as Iran is scheduled to hold nuclear talks in Istanbul with representatives from the United Kingdom, France and Germany on Friday.

Changan kicks off NEV production in Thailand

Changan Auto has begun production at its first overseas new energy vehicle factory in Thailand, as the Chinese automaker accelerates its global expansion strategy.

Firefighters rescue 2-year-old from septic tank in Ningxia

A two-year-old boy was rescued from a narrow septic tank in Guyuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region on Saturday, following a tense rescue operation by emergency workers, reported Xinhua News Agency.

China urges U.S. to stop tech suppression

China on Friday urged the United States to immediately stop its relentless suppression of Chinese technology companies and the AI industry, vowing that it will take resolute measures to safeguard its development rights and the legitimate interests of Chinese enterprises.

China makes notable headway in DEPA accession with commitment of opening-up: MOFCOM

China has achieved positive progress in its negotiations to join the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), reaffirming its commitment to high-standard international economic and trade rules.

China's first smart marine research vessel completes trial voyage

Tongji, China's first marine intelligent scientific research vessel, has successfully completed an eight-day trial voyage, according to Shanghai Tongji University on Friday.

China decides not to approve Taiwan region's participation in this year's WHA

To uphold the one-China principle as well as the sanctity and authority of relevant UNGA and WHA resolutions, China has decided not to approve the Taiwan region's participation in the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Thursday.

Chinese brands see impressive growth in global brand value rankings

The total value of Chinese brands listed among the 2025 top 100 most valuable global brands has surged by 26 percent year-on-year.

China Southern Airlines to increase flight frequency to South Caucasus region

Following the implementation of mutual visa exemptions between China and the South Caucasus region in April, China Southern Airlines plans to increase flight frequency to the three nations, strengthening travel links under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Xi calls on persons with disabilities to draw strength from role models, pursue dreams

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on persons with disabilities to draw spiritual strength from role models of self-reliance, overcome difficulties and challenges, and pursue their dreams.

China's largest solar-powered car carrier embarks on maiden voyage

China's largest photovoltaic-powered car carrier set sail on its maiden voyage from Nansha Port in Guangzhou on Thursday.

Taiwan's DPP threatens entertainers advocating reunification

Taiwan cellist and actress Ouyang Nana, among about 20 entertainers from the island, have recently been targeted by Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party for sharing messages advocating reunification and opposing "Taiwan independence" on social media.

TikTok charged with breaking EU rules

TikTok has been charged by the European Commission with breaching the online content rules, as the popular short-video app failed to disclose sufficient information about advertisements on its platform.

China's visa-free access for South American countries lauded

China's decision to grant visa-free access to citizens of five South American countries was welcomed by regional experts as a practical move that could invigorate trade, tourism and cultural exchange.

CICC new branch to enhance Sino-UAE economic links

China International Capital Corporation on May 15 inaugurated its branch in the International Financial Centre in Dubai, marking a strategic entry into the premier financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.

Alibaba sees its revenue rise to over $32b

Chinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd reported on Thursday night that its revenue stood at 236.45 billion yuan ($32.6 billion) during the January-March period, an increase of 7 percent year-on-year, while its net income reached 29.85 billion yuan, rising 22 percent year-on-year.

Insights | 'China remembers' — twice-awarded Soviet hero on extraordinary mission in China against Japanese aggression

In May, Moscow is adorned with blooming flowers. Across the city, tributes to veterans—simple yet powerful Russian signs reading "Thank you!"—are everywhere. For Natalia Khryukina, chairwoman of the Association of Descendants of Russian Volunteer Pilots Who Aided China, these symbols carry extraordinary historical significance.

First robot dog to conduct radioactive cargo screening at key Guangzhou ports

Guangzhou Customs in Guangdong Province has introduced China's first radiation-detection robot dog to key ports in Foshan City, including the Zhujiang Freight Terminal and Beijiao Port, according to an official announcement on Thursday.

Over 20 artists threatened by Taiwan authorities for pro-reunification expressions

Over 20 artists from Taiwan have been specifically threatened by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) due to their pro-reunification expressions, with actress Ouyang Nana becoming the top target.

China launches world's first fleet of driverless mining trucks

China on Thursday deployed the world’s largest fleet of driverless electric mining trucks without driver’s cabins in Inner Mongolia. The fleet consists of 100 vehicles equipped with autonomous driving technology.

Liuzhi Grand Bridge in Guizhou connected

Situated in Liupanshui City, the Liuzhi Grand Bridge on Nayong- Qinglong Expressway spans a total length of 2,023.5 meters, with its deck standing 315 meters above the water surface at the valley floor and the maximum pier height at 196 meters, all ranking first of its kind in the world.

China dominates Asian Weightlifting Championships 2025 with 31 golds

The 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships concluded in Jiangshan, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Thursday. China wrapped up the event with 31 gold medals, 15 silver, and 11 bronze.

Scenery along Qinghai-Xizang railway

The 1,956-kilometer-long railway, which began service in July 2006, is the world's highest and longest plateau railroad and also the first railway connecting the Xizang Autonomous Region with other parts of China.

10th China (Beijing) Military Intelligent Technology Expo kicks off

The expo attracted more than 500 firms focusing on tech products including military communication, simulation training, emergency rescue, military vehicles, air traffic control systems and Beidou navigation.

Licenses of surgeon, trainee revoked over misconducts

Chinese health authorities have revoked the medical licenses of a surgeon and a trainee doctor following confirmed violations of professional ethics, personal conduct, and academic integrity, according to the National Health Commission (NHC) on Thursday.

Insights | Soviet hero's daughter: China remembers my father's bombing missions against Japanese troops

Insights | Soviet hero’s daughter: China remembers my father's bombing missions against Japanese troops

Deliveryman recognized as model worker for dedication to customers

Wan Haibo, who works at a ZTO Express station in Tianjin, was honored as a national model worker this year for his accurate delivery work and active involvement in voluntary services and grassroots governance.

Infra firms boost LatAm's development

Latin America's rapid urbanization and industrialization have led to a rising need for improved transportation, energy, and telecommunication networks.

Guideline to regulate use of artificial intelligence in schools

Primary school students in China are prohibited from independently using artificial intelligence tools that generate open-ended content, while educators must ensure that AI can complement but not replace human-led teaching.

China hosts SCO's trade union meeting

China held the first multilateral meeting of trade union federations under the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Beijing on Thursday, with representatives sharing views on improving workers' benefits and creating a fairer working environment.

Int'l service trade fair to open in September

The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services will open on Sept 10 at Beijing's Shougang Park, where about 200 achievements are expected to be showcased, a senior official said on Thursday.

Rise in COVID-19 rate under control

The number of COVID-19 infections in China has been steadily rising since early April, but the overall spread of acute respiratory infectious diseases remains low and under control, according to official data and health experts.

US president asks Apple to stop building products in India: report

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he told Apple CEO Tim Cook that he doesn't want the U.S. tech giant to build its products in India, while saying that India is one of the countries that impose "the highest tariff" in the world.

Optimized layout to improve healthcare

The National Health Commission, together with 12 central and State departments, has issued a guideline for optimizing the allocation of primary healthcare resources to adapt to urbanization and demographic changes.

New spokesman vows prompt release of defense-related info

Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, the new spokesman for China's Ministry of National Defense, made his debut on Thursday, releasing information on the nation's defense development and military diplomacy.

Northern China sees heatwave while South sees rainfall

Northern China is expected to experience high temperatures, while the southern regions will be hit by strong rainfall, meteorological authorities said on Thursday.

Taiwan region not approved to take part in World Health Assembly

China has decided not to approve the Taiwan region's participation in the 78th World Health Assembly, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday in response to reports that the region has again failed to receive an invitation to the gathering this year.

New Archaeopteryx fossil sheds light on bird evolution

A team of researchers from China and the United States has shed new light on the ancient evolutionary transition from dinosaurs to birds, thanks to a remarkably well-preserved specimen of Archaeopteryx.

Misconduct costs doctors their licenses

Beijing municipal health authority has revoked the medical licenses of a former senior surgeon and a resident physician at a major Beijing hospital for violations of professional ethics and academic misconduct.

Envoy calls for deepening Sino-UK sci-tech exchanges

China and the United Kingdom should continue science and technology exchanges, especially in the field of artificial intelligence, without overstretching the concept of national security, China's Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang said at a forum in London on Wednesday.

More tax refund stores set to open

China plans to accelerate the availability of tax refund stores for eligible overseas visitors to about 10,000 shops nationwide this year, almost tripling the current number, as the country continues to boost inbound tourism and consumption.

Nissan open to making cars for Chinese partner in Sunderland, says CEO

Ivan Espinosa says UK plant will not be hit by cost cuts as Japanese firm reveals seven factories to close

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Nissan’s new chief executive has said the Japanese carmaker would be open to building cars for a Chinese partner at its factory in Sunderland after he confirmed it would not be closed in a round of deep cost cuts.

This week Nissan revealed plans to close seven factories and cut 20,000 jobs after sustaining heavy losses.

TikTok breached EU advertising transparency laws, commission says

Company could face fine of 6% of annual turnover if European Commission’s preliminary verdict is upheld

The European Commission has said TikTok is in breach of EU digital laws that require transparency over who pays for advertising.

The commission reached a preliminary verdict on the Chinese-owned short video platform’s advertising policy, having launched an investigation in February 2024. The company could face a fine of 6% of global annual turnover, if the commission upholds this view.

Trump says he has a ‘little problem’ with Tim Cook over Apple’s India production

President rebukes tech firm after reports it will switch assembly of iPhones for US market from China to India

Donald Trump has admonished Apple and its chief executive over the tech firm’s reported plans to source production of US-bound iPhones from India.

The US president said he had a “little problem” with Apple’s Tim Cook, after reports that the company is planning to switch assembly of handsets for the US market from China to India.

China's Zheng Qinwen hails first-ever win over Aryna Sabalenka

China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen defeated top seed Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals of the WTA 1000 Italian Open with 6-4, 6-3 in Rome on Thursday (Beijing Time).

India blocks X accounts of Chinese state media over coverage of Kashmir crisis

Move comes after Indian officials accused the outlets of spreading Pakistani propaganda and misinformation

The social media accounts of some Chinese state media were blocked inside India on Wednesday, after Indian officials accused the outlets of spreading Pakistani propaganda and misinformation. The move came as India protested over Beijing’s decision to rename some locations in a disputed border territory.

The X accounts of China’s official state news agency Xinhua, and a state-backed nationalistic tabloid, the Global Times, were inaccessible inside India on Wednesday. Turkey’s TRTWorld was also blocked. Both China and Turkey are allies of Pakistan, with China providing the bulk of its weapons purchases. On Thursday, the Global Times account was restored, reportedly after a legal request.

China not to let Taiwan region participate in this year's World Health Assembly

China has decided not to let the Taiwan region participate in this year's World Health Assembly in order to uphold the one-China principle and the sanctity and authority of relevant resolutions of the UN General Assembly and of the WHA.

China stands ready to take Denmark foreign minister's visit

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark Lars Løkke Rasmussen will pay an official visit to China from May 17 to 20, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Thursday.

China announces visa-free entry for five Latin America countries

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that China will grant visa-free entry to citizens from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay as part of its effort to facilitate cross-border travel and strengthen ties with countries in Latin America.

Newly appointed Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson makes official debut

China's newly appointed Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Jiang Bin made his official debut on Thursday.

China to establish three new military academies

China will restructure its current military schools and establish three new military academies, China's Ministry of National Defense announced on Thursday.

Chinese robots are handling complex environmental perception, high-precision control

At Singapore's Changi Airport, a black-and-white intelligent cleaning robot moves steadily through crowds of arriving and departing passengers. Thousands of kilometers away, in a furniture factory in Sweden, a similar robot performs nighttime cleaning tasks in the warehouse.

April exports soar to new high at Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory

Tesla Gigafactory exported nearly 30,000 vehicles in April, including Model 3 and Model Y cars, marking a new monthly record for the past 12 months, the company reported Wednesday.

Chinese Table Tennis Association condemns rumors about former chief Liu Guoliang

The Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) has firmly condemned the spread of false online information concerning Liu Guoliang, executive vice president of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), chair of World Table Tennis (WTT), and former CTTA president.

Container bookings from China to U.S. surge nearly 300% following tariff cuts

U.S.-bound shipment bookings from China have surged nearly 300% following a mutual announcement to reduce tariffs on May 12, according to trade tracking firm Vizion.

Junior high school approved to be named in honor of PLA martyr Chen Xiangrong

The junior high school where People’s Liberation Army (PLA) martyr Chen Xiangrong once studied has been renamed in his honor, commemorating the hero who sacrificed his life to safeguard national sovereignty and territory during the China-India border clash in Galwan Valley in June 2020.

China Coast Guard saves 8 South Korean fishermen

The China Coast Guard (CCG) saved eight South Korean fishermen in the East China Sea on Tuesday, according to its official WeChat account on Thursday.

Chinese scientists discover 'bacterial diplomat' that boosts gut immunity

Chinese researchers have discovered a protein that helps regulate gut immunity by facilitating cooperation between intestinal cells and specific bacteria, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature.

Xi replies to founder of Danish Chamber of Commerce in China

Xi Jinping has replied to a letter from the founder of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, encouraging the chamber and its member enterprises to make new contributions to enhancing China-Denmark and China-Europe friendship and deepening mutually beneficial cooperation.

China's Zheng Qinwen defeats world No.1 Sabalenka for the first time to reach semifinals of Italian Open

China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen defeated top seed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets on Thursday (Beijing Time) to reach the semifinals of the WTA 1000 Italian Open for the third time in her career.

China-Uzbekistan 30-day mutual visa exemption agreement to take effect on June 1

The mutual visa exemption agreement between China and Uzbekistan will officially come into effect on June 1, 2025, according to the Department of Consular Affairs of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.

China sends space computing satellite constellation into space

The newly launched 12 computing satellites are the first batch of the "Three-Body Computing Constellation". This was the 576th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.

A glimpse of Lami River bridge under construction in Guizhou

Located in Zemi Town of Pingtang County, Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, the bridge is an asymmetric steel pipe arch bridge with a total length of 206 meters and a main span of 176 meters.

Remains of Lenghu petroleum industry site in Qinghai

Aerial view of the Cold Lake (or Lenglu) petroleum industry site, the former site of an oil production base, in Mangya City, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, May 14, 2025.

China uses bionic robotic fish in Yangtze River protection

In the first quarter of this year, Thailand welcomed over 9.5 million international visitors, with Chinese tourists making up 1.33 million arrivals, followed by 1.15 million Malaysians and 722,202 Russians, the Ministry of Tourism reported.

Train projects reshape South China regions

The railway connects Nanning, Yulin, Cenxi, the Pearl River Delta hub airport, Jiangmen, Zhuhai and Shenzhen. The current route to Shenzhen has to transit from Guangzhou — the provincial capital — and only allows trains to run 250 km/h.

Study finds special protein can help protect gut health

Chinese scientists have discovered a new way to know how hosts and gut bacteria interact, potentially opening doors for more precise treatments for diseases linked to imbalances in the gut's microbial environment.

Australia meat producers tap Chinese market

Australian meat producers are poised to further tap the lucrative Chinese market, following fresh approvals that will allow more exporters to supply sheep, lamb and goat products to China.

Sperm donor who claims he fathered more than 180 children loses custody battle

UK judge rejects Robert Albon’s application for parental right of three-year-old girl he had with woman in Durham

An unregistered sperm donor who says he has fathered more than 180 children has failed to gain custody of a three-year-old child he had with a Durham woman, who said she was left “broken” and “suicidal” by their encounter.

Robert Albon, who goes by the pseudonym “Joe Donor” and has appeared on This Morning and in a Channel 4 documentary, applied to have the girl live with him after a court deemed her mother was unable to look after her.

China issues warning to UK over terms of US trade deal

UK accused of aligning with US in move that could compel firms to exclude Chinese products from supply chains

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China has warned the UK over its new trade deal with the US, accusing Britain of aligning with the US in a move that could compel British companies to exclude Chinese products from their supply chains.

The UK-US trade deal, signed last week, offers Britain limited relief from US tariffs on car and steel exports, but only if it complies with strict American security requirements. These conditions include scrutinising supply chains and ownership structures – a move widely interpreted as targeting Chinese involvement.

Britain’s biggest pawnbroker H&T snapped up by US firm for £297m; Goldman Sachs lifts UK and eurozone growth forecasts – as it happened

China issues warning to UK over terms of US trade deal, saying it is a ‘basic principle’ that bilateral agreements should not target other nations

Here’s our full story on the Co-op saying that that stock availability in its stores will not improve until this weekend, as it struggles to recover from a cyber-attack two weeks ago.

And our full take on Burberry’s planned 1,700 job cuts.

Relief on China's factory floors as US tariffs put on hold

A surprise deal in the trade war gives businesses breathing room - but many now want to find new markets.

‘Tears blur my vision’: Australian writer jailed in Beijing thanks Albanese for support in emotional letter

Yang Hengjun writes he can ‘only use a silent voice to thank you and all the people who care for and love me’

Jailed Chinese-Australian academic Yang Hengjun has written to Anthony Albanese from his prison cell in Beijing, thanking him for repeatedly expressing Australia’s “grave concerns” about his deteriorating health to Chinese officials.

Yang, who was given a suspended death sentence by a Chinese court in February 2024 after already serving five years in detention on espionage charges that he denies, told the prime minister “words are now failing me”.

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Pakistan’s use of J-10C jets and missiles exposes potency of Chinese weaponry

Shooting down of India’s planes by Beijing’s customer Pakistan would mark the first time the fighters and their PL-15 missiles have been used in combat

As India and Pakistan traded missile strikes over the weekend, and the world watched with horror as the two nuclear-armed neighbours erupted into open conflict, military analysts spotted something curious. Pakistan, it seemed, had used Chinese jets to shoot down India’s planes.

Last week, India launched missiles at Pakistan, in retaliation for a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir in April that killed 26 people. The conflict escalated with mutual strikes and drone attacks.

The Guardian view on Trump’s leftward lurch: the ‘lunatics’ are running the right | Editorial

The White House says it is borrowing from Bernie Sanders and adopts rhetoric once dismissed as dangerous to lift its flagging poll ratings

It’s striking to see Donald Trump, who built his re-election campaign around attacking the “radical left”, now borrowing some of its economic policies. In just months, he has shifted from denouncing “communist” price controls to saying he would implement them, and from defending tax breaks for the wealthy to proposing tax increases on those earning more than $2.5m a year if it benefits poorer Americans. These moves echo longstanding proposals from progressives like Bernie Sanders – despite Mr Trump’s past efforts to portray such ideas as “lunatic”. The irony is hard to miss.

Consider recent policy announcements that mirror a liberal-left agenda. Capping credit card interest rates was a Sanders campaign promise before it was a Trump one. And it may happen – courtesy of an unlikely alliance between Mr Sanders and the Republican senator Josh Hawley. Slashing drug prices by executive fiat? Absolutely, says Robert F Kennedy Jr, Mr Trump’s secretary of health, crediting Mr Sanders for the idea. The Vermont senator shot back, saying the administration’s plan would be “thrown out” by judges – and that meaningful reform required legislation.

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I was secretary of labor. Trump’s bizarre tariff scheme won’t revive American jobs | Robert Reich

Manufacturing and coalmining aren’t the way to make America great again. Here’s what would actually restore good-paying jobs

On Sunday night, the US announced that it was cutting tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%, for 90 days, and the Chinese are dropping tariffs on US goods from 125% to 10%, also for 90 days.

The stock market soared on the news. (Anyone with inside knowledge of the deal could have made a killing.)

US to slash tariff on small China parcels from 120% to 54%

Cut in low-value ‘de minimis’ tariff marks further de-escalation of trade war and will benefit Shein and Temu

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The US has announced it is slashing the tariff on small parcels sent from mainland China and Hong Kong to the US from 120% to 54%, hours after Washington and Beijing agreed a 90-day pause in their trade war.

Donald Trump signed an executive order more than halving the levy, which was brought in at the start of this month to close the “de minimis” loophole allowing low-value goods to be sent to the US without paying import fees.

China cautiously welcomes pause in US tariff war

State media editorial says talks mark ‘step toward resolving differences’ but Xi again criticises US ‘bullying’

A 90-day pause in the US-China tariff war has been cautiously welcomed in China but tensions remain high, with Xi Jinping again accusing the US of “bullying”.

After two days of talks between officials in Geneva over the weekend, China and the US agreed to substantially lower for the next 90 days the high tariffs each had imposed on the other in a tit-for-tat trade war.

Trump risks driving Europe into China’s embrace. Xi Jinping will be delighted | Orville Schell

As the US descends into chaos, China is pitching itself as the steadier player on the global stage. But Europe should be wary of its advances

How does Xi Jinping view the circus Donald Trump is ring-mastering in Washington? There is no denying that the new president has created an opportunity for Xi to drive a wedge into the flank of the battered transatlantic alliance. China’s special representative to the EU optimistically described Trump’s treatment of Europeans as so “appalling” that it was likely to make them more willing to recognise Beijing’s approach to “peace, friendship, goodwill and win-win cooperation”.

It was only a few months ago that Xi deserved his reputation as the world’s disruptor-in-chief. Beijing was (and still is) encroaching in the South China Sea, stepping up its incursions in Taiwan, and jousting with Japan over claims to the Senkaku Islands. But since Trump’s election, Xi has begun to look comparatively restrained, like the steadier player in US-China relations. His foreign minister, Wang Yi, went as far to describe China as an anchor in an increasingly uncertain world.

Orville Schell is the Arthur Ross director of the Center on US-China Relations at Asia Society

Brazil’s president seeks ‘indestructible’ links with China amid Trump trade war

Remark comes as Brazil, Colombia and Chile’s leaders fly to Beijing amid international uncertainty generated by Trump

The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has heralded his desire to build “indestructible” relations with China, as the leaders of three of Latin America’s biggest economies flew to Beijing against the backdrop of Donald Trump’s trade war and the profound international uncertainty his presidency has generated.

Lula touched down in China’s capital on Sunday for a four-day state visit, accompanied by 11 ministers, top politicians and a delegation of more than 150 business leaders.

Trump claims ‘total reset’ of US-China ties as 90-day pause to trade war agreed

Markets rally after Washington and Beijing agree to drastically cut reciprocal tariffs as US treasury secretary says ‘neither side wants a decoupling’

Analysis: Trump might claim victory – but this is Capitulation Day

Donald Trump hailed a “total reset” in relations between China and the US after the countries agreed a 90-day pause to the deepening trade war that has threatened to upend the global economy, with tariffs to be lowered by 115 percentage points.

“They’ve agreed to open up China,” the US president claimed at a press conference at the White House on Monday morning, having spent months escalating tensions with Beijing by ratcheting up tariffs on the country’s exports.

China has come to the table - but this fight is far from over

Beijing can claim its defiance has delivered a battle victory in the trade war.

US and China agree to lower tariffs in trade war de-escalation – video

The US and China have agreed to substantially lower tariffs on each other’s goods for 90 days after negotiations. Speaking in Geneva, the US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said 'both sides will move their tariffs down by 115%'. It is a significant de-escalation in the trade war that blew up last month. Before the latest deal, the US had raised its tariffs on China to 145% – including the 20% tariff added to tackle fentanyl imports into the US – with Beijing having retaliated with 125% tariffs on US imports

US says 'deal' reached with China after trade talks

The US treasury secretary calls the talks "productive", while China's vice premier describes them as "candid".

Taiwan ex-president Tsai Ing-wen to visit UK as China ratchets up threats against Taipei

Former leader had been due to visit in October but trip was cancelled when it coincided with David Lammy’s trip to Beijing

Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will visit Britain this week at the invitation of British politicians, a trip that comes as London is trying to improve ties with Beijing and China ramps up efforts to diplomatically isolate the island.

Britain, like most countries, has no official diplomatic ties with Taiwan, but the economic and political exchanges between the two sides have increased as Beijing ratchets up military threats to force Taipei to accept its sovereignty claim over the democratic island.

The US and China are finally talking. Why now?

Economic pressures are forcing Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to seek an off-ramp in the trade war.

Xi shows he wants to be close to Putin - but not too close

The relationship between China and Russia is no longer one of equals.

Trump proposes 80% China tariff ahead of trade talks

The meeting is the strongest sign yet that the world's two biggest economies are ready to de-escalate their trade war.

Behind the smiles: Three things to watch as Xi meets Putin

The BBC’s Laura Bicker explains what to look out for during the Chinese leader's state visit to Russia.

Watch: US and China are ready to talk tariffs - who will blink first?

The BBC's journalists in Washington DC and Singapore analyse US and China's moves ahead of the negotiation.

Why Australia's opposition is vying for votes on Chinese social media

Chinese Australians are a crucial group that deserted the conservative Liberal-National coalition in the last election.

Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war

The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

Five cards China holds in a trade war with the US

From rare earths to billions in US debt, here's what China has in its arsenal - and how strong they are.

Xi arrives in Moscow for state visit, Victory Day celebrations

MOSCOW, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here on Wednesday to pay a state visit to Russia and attend the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War. ■

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