国泰航空又出事了。这家公司过去几年出了不少事情。说到国泰航空，很多人可能并不真正了解。很多人可能以为这是一家中国公司，其实并不是如此。国泰航空背后三大股东，分别是太古集团、中国航空、卡塔尔航空，而真正占据控股地位就是太古集团了。
太古集团可是一家非常庞大的财团，业务种类非常繁多，涉及地产、航运、航空、饮料、工程等等。很多人可能不知道，在中国瓶装的可口可乐业务就是属于太古集团的。另外很多人喝咖啡会下的方糖也是太古生产的。在中国很多知名的地产项目也是太古集团开发的，比如说成都著名的远洋太古里，还有广州著名的太古汇。
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太古集团背后则是一个隐形豪门，那就是英国的施怀雅家族了，这个家族已经富过了六代人，可是如今你在全球任何一个财富榜上都看不到他们的名字。可是他们家族光是地产收租的收入每年就超过了100亿。整个家族至少资产得数千亿，甚至是更多。可是财富榜却始终无法追踪他们的财富。
100多年之前，中国还是处于清朝的时候，施怀雅家族就到中国经商了。那个时候英国是日不落帝国，很多英国人也随着英国的舰队在全球各地去做生意。事实上在200多年之前，施怀雅家族在英国的利物浦成立了公司，并且通过贸易生意积累家族的财富。
到了清朝末年的时候，施怀雅家族开始来到了远东发展，他们把中国的茶叶、陶瓷、丝绸等商品卖回到欧洲，赚取了巨额的利润。1866年，施怀雅家族收购了布鲁尔洋行，并且改名为太古洋行。
到了19世纪后期的时候，太古洋行控制的航运生意，已经成功控制了中国长江领域的上下游了。当时可以跟太古洋行对抗的只有中国本土的轮船招商局了。之后施怀雅家族又陆续进入了航空、地产、工程、饮料等等领域，获得了巨大的成功。
他们也把总部搬到了香港，并且在香港扎根发展。50年代之后，太古洋行已经跟怡和洋行等齐名，成为了香港有名的四大洋行。
利用香港人口暴涨的时候，太古也是积极投入房地产生意，在五六十年代赚得是盆满钵满。在房地产获得成功之后，他们又积极投资商业地产，开发了一系列优秀的商业物业，同时他们在80年代之后，把投资触角再次涉及内地。
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如今太古集团年营收超过了800亿，利润超过了300亿，依然是全球最大的财报之一。在太古集团的支持下，施怀雅家族也是成功富过了六代人。如今太古集团依然是施怀雅家族成员控制的。光是在地产板块，他们一年的租金就在120亿左右。
香港曾经大名鼎鼎的四大洋行，会德丰跟和记黄埔都被华资给收购了。会德丰在1985年被包玉刚给收购了。几年之前，包玉刚的女婿吴光正也把会德丰跟私有化了。和记黄埔则是在1978年被李嘉诚给收购了，成为了李嘉诚家族成功。
2015年的时候，李嘉诚把长江实业跟和记黄埔成功重组，变成了如今的长和集团跟长实集团。也就是说如今香港四大洋行的时代已经一去不返了，而且也就剩下怡和跟太古这两家公司了。
可是不得不说怡和跟太古依然是实力非常强大，每年的利润都是数百亿级别的。在中国本土也找不到几家可以跟他们对抗的私人企业了。
其实施怀雅家族这样的豪门才是真正的豪门，他们不会出现在财富榜上，但是他们却是真正的有钱，而从200多年前开始到现在，已经富了六代人了，在中国很难找不到这样的家族。
国泰航空的麻烦，不止一个
国泰航空这次惹上了大麻烦。5月22日有网友实名举报国泰航空空乘歧视非英语乘客，在其放出的一段视频中，有疑似为空乘人员的声音用英文说“如果你不会说毛毯的英文，那你就没办法拥有毛毯（If you cannot speak blanket, you cannot have it）”，周遭还传来疑似其他空乘的笑声。
在这之后，国泰航空从22日晚到24日，连发三条道歉声明，从一开始表示“将严肃调查处理”，到“暂停有关人员飞行任务”，再到“对涉事空中服务员予以解聘”，期间，国泰航空行政总裁林绍波公开致歉，全程用普通话表示将作全面检讨，但也难消众怒。
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一条毛毯、三位空乘、无数批评，就这样国泰航空再次深陷舆论漩涡。
其实过去几年，国泰航空可以说是热搜上的常客。一位知名电视主持人曾公开喊话国泰航空，“真是对不起这个名字……还是善意的提醒一句吧，no zuo no die”。
除了事件本身，外界对国泰航空还有许多好奇——这到底是谁的公司？过去三年活得如何？在国内航空公司中又属于怎样的存在？
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谁的国泰航空？
成立于1946年的中国香港，国泰航空在过去77年时间里一直以中国香港为总部。2019年以前国泰航空曾是全球第八大国际客运航空公司及第三大国际货运公司。
资产规模上，截至2022年末，国泰航空连同其附属公司共拥有222架飞机，旗下客运及货运航线前往全球38个国家和地区共计82个目的地，其中包括位于中国内地的14个目的地。
人员方面，国泰航空及其附属公司在全球有2.12万名员工，其中在香港雇有员工约1.74万人。
那么国泰航空的背后是谁？
最新数据显示，国泰航空最大股东是持股45%的太古股份，其次是通过众多公司合计间接持股29.99%的中国国航（国泰航空也持有中国国航16.26%的股权），且太古股份和中国国航为一致行动人，之后是持股9.99%的卡塔尔航空和持有6.47%优先股的香港财政司。
在持股比例最高的太古股份背后，是拥有180多年历史的英国太古集团，太古股份只是集团下属的一个投资控股公司，主要经营地产、饮料和航空三个重要业务板块。
2022年年报显示，太古股份全年收入914.77亿港元，净利润41.95亿港元，自2020年受外部环境影响大亏百亿后，正处于业绩逐步修复的阶段。
具体来看，太古地产板块拥有多个购物商场，包括香港太古广场和太古坊，是香港最大的商用物业业主和零售物业运营商之一，在内地的购物商场则遍布北京、广州、成都、上海、西安和三亚，比如大家所熟知的“三里屯太古里”“成都远洋太古里”“前滩太古里”“颐堤港”等等。
太古股份的饮料业务同样规模可观，截至2022年末，其在大中华区、美国和柬埔寨的专营区域经销可口可乐公司系列产品，受众达到7.82亿人口，经销品类包括21种碳酸饮料品牌和37种非碳酸饮料品牌。
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2022年内太古可口可乐刚刚收购了柬埔寨及越南的可口可乐专营业务，将其瓶装业务扩展至东南亚，还重组了中国内地的不含汽饮料生产业务。
航空业务方面主要就是国泰航空及其附属公司，但近几年，受大环境等因素影响，始终是一个持续亏损的存在。
2017年以来太古股份饮料业务带来的收入逐渐成为业绩主力，2022年创收542.23亿港元，占比近六成，其次是137.88亿港元和138.28亿港元的房地产业务和航空业务，占比均在15%左右。
已有业务之外，太古公司还瞄准了私营保健服务领域，在年报中披露，“未来将继续在私营保健服务领域寻求投资机遇，特别在中国内地的主要城市群一带及东南亚。”
太古股份的这些收入，都从哪些地方赚来的呢？
按地区划分收入来源，太古股份2022年的收入中，有38%来自内地，19%来自香港，合计占比达到57%；如果剔除国泰航空和环球海洋业务，太古股份经常性盈利中则有46%来自内地，34%来自香港，合计占比达到80%。
在国泰航空2020年开始持续亏损的背景下，来自内地和香港的经常性溢利成为太古股份相当重要的业绩支撑。
截至当前，太古公司已经成为香港规模最为庞大、历史最悠久的雇主之一，在香港聘用超2.9万名员工，在内地的员工人数则超过3.5万人，全球员工接近8万人。
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亏损三年，最难的日子刚刚过去
就像全球众多航空公司一样，过去三年对国泰航空的打击也是巨大的。
业绩趋势来看，直到2019年，国泰航空收入虽有一定波动，但整体已基本稳定在千亿港元的规模，净利润方面有一定波动，但亏损年份也相对有限。
2020年受客观环境影响，国泰航空收入大跌56.13%，直接拦腰砍半，成本却居高不下，全年亏损218.79亿港元，这之后的2021年和2022年都属于收入挣扎上涨，亏损努力收窄的“回血”阶段。
年报显示，2022年下半年国泰航空业绩已有大幅改善，在产生正向现金流的同时还有所盈利，2022年12月，其可载客量已相当于上半年的八倍，但其实还只是2020年前的三分之一；可载货量则在2022年末达到2020年前的三分之二。
事实上，内地对国泰航空近几年的业绩有越来越高的重要性。
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由内地经香港枢纽前往澳洲、英国及美国等长途航点的过境客运量（尤其是学生），成为2022年国泰航空的重要客运来源。
资金方面，国泰航空2022年的带息债务整体规模有所减少，但182.77亿港元的流动资金相比146.43亿港元的流动带息债务，也只是小幅盈余，其整体债务净额与股东权益之比依然达到0.92，意味着每一元的股东投入，都对应着0.92元的带息债务。
年内国泰航空由经营活动产生的现金流量净额为178.36亿港元，如果要覆盖588.29亿港元的借款净额，需要3.3年才能还完，而这还是在2020年重组方案实施完毕的情况下。
2020国泰航空曾进行过一系列重组，过程中向香港特别行政区政府发行了195亿港元的优先股及分离认股权证，另由香港特别行政区政府提供78亿港元的过渡性贷款，同时向当时的股东增发117亿港元股份，这才免于破产度过了难关。
虽然目前仍处于业绩亏损、资金紧张的状态，但如果相比国内其他航空公司，国泰也不是最惨的。
▲（林绍波。图源/视觉中国）
以2022年和2019年的收入比较，国泰航空已经恢复至四成有余，高于国航、东航、海航30%-40%的水平，但次于南航、华夏航空、春秋航空和吉祥航空，居于中位。
对比当前亏损金额与总收入，国泰航空2022年净利润为-63.98亿元，净利率为-14.03%，是上述多家航空公司中亏损幅比率最低的。作为对比，国航、东航、南航的亏损金额均在300亿元以上，亏损幅度则在37%至78%之间。
所幸国内各大航空公司2023年以来的运营数据都在好转，国航、南航、东航和海航的最新一季报显示亏损已较上年同期有大幅收窄，国泰航空最新4月份客运量数据也显示，4月份载客138.12万人次，单日最高人次5.32万人，为2020年以来新高。
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只可惜业绩刚刚有明显好转，就发生了如此不愉快的事情。
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业绩和管理，都需要“重生”
事实上这已经不是国泰航空首次出现类似事件，2019年一位知名电视主持人就曾公开喊话国泰航空，“听说有些人一听到普通话就假装听不懂……no zuo no die”。
但多年过去国泰航空在这方面的管理显然并未有明显改善。
此次事件还有一个细节，即发布视频的博主表示，自己此次搭乘从成都飞往香港的国泰航空CX987航班，使用的机票其实是大湾区赠票。与此对应的，是2023年初香港机场管理局推出的活动，计划派发50万张机票给来自各地的旅客，其中就包括从成都飞往香港的航班。
目前经过多方督促整改，有网友表示自己乘坐24日国泰的航班时，乘务员已经在挨个问机上旅客要不要毛毯，播报则用的是英语、粤语和普通话。
过去几年，国泰航空可以说是热搜上的常客，且多与负面信息相关。
2020年10月，在因管理不善而在全球最佳航空公司排名中跌出三甲后，国泰航空宣布了重组计划，裁员规模达到8500个，占集团总人数的24%，这直接将香港失业率推升0.1个百分点。
在2022年年报开头的主席致函中，国泰航空主席贺以礼表示，“我们一直透过加强香港与内地，及世界各地的联系推动香港经济发展，角色举足轻重。”
在经济逐步恢复、旅客量快速上涨的当下，国泰航空显然正处于能够快速改善业绩的关键阶段，但如果从更长期的视角来看，如何在更大范围上进行“自我修复”，也是国泰航空需要面对的问题。
来源: 市界/担扑
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中新网5月22日电 据国家发展改革委微信公众号消息，近期，贵州省发生严重洪涝、地质等灾害，特别是毕节等地发生山体滑坡灾害。5月22日，国家防灾减灾救灾委员会启动国家四级救灾应急响应。
Read more赵乐际同土库曼斯坦议长古尔马诺娃举行会谈
新华社北京5月22日电 全国人大常委会委员长赵乐际22日在人民大会堂同土库曼斯坦议长古尔马诺娃举行会谈。
Read more韩正出席2025年全球贸易投资促进峰会开幕式并致辞
5月22日，国家副主席韩正在北京出席2025年全球贸易投资促进峰会开幕式并致辞。新华社记者 王晔 摄 新华社北京5月22日电 5月22日，国家副主席韩正在北京出席2025年全球贸易投资促进峰会开幕式并致辞。
Read more中国城市轨道交通协会东盟城市轨道交通合作委员会在南宁成立
【东盟专线】中国城市轨道交通协会东盟城市轨道交通合作委员会在南宁成立
Read more国家医保局已编制印发28批医疗服务价格项目立项指南
中新网北京5月22日电 (记者 李纯)国家医保局5月22日在北京举办医疗服务价格项目立项指南第三场直播解读，涉及放射检查、综合诊查、超声检查、放射治疗等四类立项指南。记者从活动现场了解到，国家医保局已编制印发28批立项指南。
Read more王毅同荷兰外交大臣费尔德坎普会谈
中新社北京5月22日电 5月22日，中共中央政治局委员、外交部长王毅在北京同来华访问的荷兰外交大臣费尔德坎普举行会谈。
Read more中国航天员创空间站建成后入轨出舱间隔时间最短纪录
神舟二十号航天员乘组22日圆满完成第一次出舱活动，距他们入驻中国空间站不足一月，创下空间站全面建成后航天员乘组入轨与首次出舱时间间隔最短纪录。
Read more支持老年人社会参与！19部门首次联合发文明确目标
为实施积极应对人口老龄化国家战略，支持老年人实现自我价值，更好为推进中国式现代化贡献“银发力量”，近日，民政部等19部门首次联合印发《关于支持老年人社会参与 推动实现老有所为的指导意见》。意见全文共4个方面10余条政策措施，明确了到2029年和2035年支持老年人社会参与的阶段性目标。
Read more丁薛祥会见荷兰外交大臣费尔德坎普
新华社北京5月22日电 中共中央政治局常委、国务院副总理丁薛祥22日在北京会见荷兰外交大臣费尔德坎普。
Read more学习进行时｜习近平总书记与“茶”的故事
【学习进行时】茶起源于中国，盛行于世界，既是全球同享的健康饮品，也是承载历史和文化的“中国名片”。习近平总书记高度重视茶产业发展和茶文化交流。5月21日是“国际茶日”，一起重温习近平总书记和“茶”的故事。
Read more一习话丨“实现生态环境保护和经济高质量发展双赢”
“生态文明是人类文明发展的历史趋势”“从保护自然中寻找发展机遇，实现生态环境保护和经济高质量发展双赢”……新时代以来，习近平主席就建设生态文明、加强生物多样性保护问题，在国内外多个场合作出一系列重要阐述，深刻揭示生态环境保护与经济增长的辩证关系，赢得国际社会的高度评价。
Read more一见·从总书记的考察足迹，看徙木立信、化风为俗
深入贯彻中央八项规定精神学习教育正在全党深入开展。5月20日，习近平总书记在河南考察调研时强调，要在一体推进学查改上下功夫，把党员干部个人查摆整改与组织查摆整改紧密结合起来，切实把作风硬要求变成硬措施、让铁规矩长出铁牙齿，确保学有质量、查有力度、改有成效。
Read more习近平同法国总统马克龙通电话
5月22日下午，国家主席习近平应约同法国总统马克龙通电话。
Read more神舟二十号航天员完成首次出舱活动
中新社北京5月22日电 (记者 马帅莎)据中国载人航天工程办公室消息，神舟二十号航天员乘组22日圆满完成第一次出舱活动，航天员陈冬时隔两年再度漫步太空，航天员陈中瑞首次执行出舱任务。
Read more中荷外长会谈达成六点共识
2025年5月22日，中共中央政治局委员、外交部长王毅在北京同荷兰外交大臣费尔德坎普举行会谈。双方在全面深入交换意见基础上达成六点共识：
Read more王毅同荷兰外交大臣费尔德坎普会谈
2025年5月22日，中共中央政治局委员、外交部长王毅在京同来华访问的荷兰外交大臣费尔德坎普举行会谈。
Read more张亚中宣布参选中国国民党主席
中新社台北5月22日电 (记者 张晓曦)台湾孙文学校总校长张亚中22日在台北举行记者会，正式宣布参与今年的中国国民党主席选举。
Read more习近平同法国总统马克龙通电话
5月22日下午，国家主席习近平应约同法国总统马克龙通电话。
Read more东西问丨代辉： 中国恐龙化石如何对话世界？
中新社重庆5月22日电 题：中国恐龙化石如何对话世界？
Read more扩围！中东欧相关国家农食产品输华准入增至126种
舌尖“新”意不断，美味争相来华。
Read more两部门启动应急物资政社协同保障机制 支持陕西、河南等省做好受旱困难群众基本饮水保障工作
中新网5月22日电 据应急管理部网站消息，5月22日，国家防灾减灾救灾委员会办公室、应急管理部针对近期陕西、河南等省旱情情况，启动应急物资政社协同保障机制，协调壹基金、阿里集团、爱德基金会、中国乡村发展基金会、基金会救灾协调会等向陕西、河南等省援助瓶装饮用水5万余件(箱)、储水罐1000余个以及抽水泵等救灾物资，支持地方进一步做好受旱困难群众基本饮水保障工作。
Read moreSouth China's Guangdong upgrades flood early warning release system
South China's Guangdong Province has comprehensively upgraded its flood early warning release mechanism to address uncertainties brought by extreme weather events, said the provincial water resources department on Wednesday.
Read moreHow a Yiwu businesswoman turns foreign clients into family
"I hope that every time they return, like migratory birds, they feel at ease in Yiwu," said a home goods vendor at Yiwu International Trade Market. In a recent interview with China News Network, she shared that her customers come from around 26 countries and regions. Her relationship with clients goes beyond business—they are more like family.
Read moreChina's Optics Valley speeds up efforts to build optoelectronics cluster
The 20th China International Optoelectronic Expo (CIOE), held recently in Wuhan, Hubei Province, showcased nearly 100 cutting-edge technologies and innovations, bolstering the city's East Lake High-Tech Development Zone — known as China's Optics Valley — in its quest to build a world-class optoelectronics industrial cluster.
Read moreAlibaba to offer free shipping to 12 countries during '618 shopping festival'
During China's annual June 18 (618) shopping festival, Alibaba's Taobao platform plans to expand its global free shipping program to cover 12 countries and regions, with Kazakhstan and Mongolia joining for the first time.
Read moreChina issues first report on ecosystems of Tiexian Jiao, Niu'e Jiao
The Survey Report on the Coral Reef Ecosystems of Tiexian Jiao and Niu'e Jiao indicates that the coral reef ecosystem of Tiexian Jiao has been severely degraded, while that of Niu'e Jiao remains in a healthy state.
Read moreChina's cyberspace authorities urge social platforms to fix algorithmic recommendation mess
China's top cyberspace regulator has directed social platforms such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu to optimize and adjust their algorithms.
Read moreChina launches first offshore carbon capture project
China has launched its first offshore carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) project, located on the Enping 15-1 oil platform in the South China Sea, the China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) announced Thursday.
Read moreCoal mine collapse in Sichuan leads to four dead
Four people were killed in a coal mine roof incident on Saturday morning in Wanyuan, Sichuan province, Xinhua News Agency reported.
Read moreChina's zoo star capuchin monkey passes away due to sudden illness
East China's Hefei Wildlife Park announced on Wednesday that its celebrity black-capped capuchin monkey "Dazhuang" died in the afternoon due to a sudden illness.
Read moreAI-generated short films gaining popularity in China
The term “AI-generated short films” has recently exploded across social media ever since a highly publicized trailer for Candle in the Tomb: Mysteries of the Wild Frontier — billed as entirely AI-produced and adapted from the blockbuster novel — teased its imminent release.
Read moreChina pushes for trilateral connections
China, Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed on Wednesday to advance the Belt and Road cooperation by extending the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan, signaling a renewed push for mutual connectivity across the region.
Read moreChinese scientists develop robotic system for precision Brain-Computer Interface electrode implantation
Researchers at the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, have successfully developed a flexible microelectrode implantation robot named CyberSense, marking a significant advancement in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology.
Read moreShanghai's coffee imports surge, with African beans drawing attention at trade fair
East China's Shanghai imported 2.67 billion yuan (about $370 million) worth of coffee through its ports in the first four months, up 15.5 percent year-on-year, according to statistics released by Shanghai Customs on Wednesday.
Read moreExchanges with U.S. remain important in times of tension
Cultural and artistic exchanges remain vital and resilient channels of cooperation between the United States and China, despite their geopolitical tensions, and policy and logistical headwinds in the U.S.
Read moreHealthy drinks make inroads into country's beverage market
In China, low-sugar tea beverages are rapidly gaining ground as health-conscious consumers drive a structural shift in the soft drinks market. In 2024, sales of low-sugar tea drinks grew by 41 percent year-on-year.
Read moreSmall cities in focus for fresh fruit giants
As international fresh fruit giants Zespri and Driscoll's deepen their roots in China, both companies are shifting their growth strategies toward lower-tier cities, betting on rising health awareness, growing disposable incomes and evolving retail ecosystems to drive growth.
Read moreChina launches commercial Lijian-1 Y7 carrier rocket
A Lijian-1 Y7 carrier rocket carrying six satellites blasts off from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, May 21, 2025.
Read moreGaolan Shichuan Ancient Pear Orchard System added to UN agricultural list
China has added three new sites to the United Nations' list of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems, bringing the total to 25.
Read moreUnique black Yadan landform in Qinghai
Scenery of Yadan landform of Heidu mountain in Lenghu township, Mangya city, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, May 20, 2025.
Read more9th Silk Road Int'l Exposition kicks off in Xi'an
The five-day event kicked off in Xi'an on Wednesday, attracting participants from 40 countries and regions around the world.
Read moreChina's Foguang temple selected for UNESCO World Heritage Volunteers Initiative
The UNESCO World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) Initiative announced its latest project selections at a forum in north China's Shanxi Province on Wednesday, with Foguang Temple among the new entries.
Read moreBaidu AI drive to boost jobs
Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc will scale up efforts to cultivate an additional 10 million artificial intelligence experts over the next five years to benefit society and create more employment opportunities, as it aims to create a well-rounded tech labor force and empower AI growth.
Read moreTariffs make 'American Dream' unreachable for most
When Walmart announced that it will have to raise prices due to tariffs imposed by his administration, U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at the giant retailer and said the company should just "EAT THE TARIFFS" and "not charge valued customers ANYTHING".
Read moreLegal experts review draft ecological code
China is moving to codify comprehensive environmental laws, a move experts say reflects the nation's commitment to environmental protection and could offer insights for global practices.
Read more3 sites added to key UN agricultural list
China has added three new sites to the United Nations' list of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems, bringing the country's total to 25 — more than any nation in the world, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced on Tuesday.
Read moreReport urges migrants' skill development
China's migrant worker population is undergoing structural changes and facing challenges posed by an aging workforce, according to a monitoring report recently released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
Read moreAfrican countries praise nation's modernization efforts
In an era where traditional development models are being increasingly questioned, the concept of modernization is being redefined across the Global South.
Read moreU.S. accusation against battery materials from China 'unreasonable'
The U.S. Commerce Department has accused China's key battery material industry of benefiting from so-called unfair high-level government subsidies, which may provide a basis for the U.S. to impose countervailing duties on related battery components.
Read moreEU launches so-called anti-dumping probe into Chinese tyres
The European Commission (EC) launched a so-called investigation to assess whether anti-dumping measures are warranted on imports of tyres for passenger cars and light lorries from China, the executive body of the EU said in a statement on Wednesday.
Read moreMultiple cities introduce new policies to boost fertility
Multiple Chinese cities, including Chengdu, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province and Changchun, Northeast China’s Jilin Province, have recently introduced policies to enhance fertility and childcare support, such as issuing draft plans for birth subsidies.
Read moreChina's first closed-loop spinal cord neural interface surgery helps 61-y-o paraplegic patient regain walking ability
A paraplegic patient from East China's Zhejiang Province is now able to stand and walk independently after undergoing China's first closed-loop spinal cord neural interface surgery recently.
Read moreChina ready to deepen ties with Afghanistan, Wang says
Wang Yi said China is ready to work with Afghanistan to carry forward the traditional friendship, enhance political mutual trust, and deepen practical cooperation to bring greater benefits to both countries and peoples, and to contribute to regional peace and stability.
Read moreExperts: Nation leads in green industry practices
International energy agencies have highlighted China's essential role in leading the global shift toward sustainable practices, citing the country's accelerated uptake of grid expansion and renewable capacity additions as a formidable example for the world.
Read moreBeijing draws clear legal line as U.S. seeks to globally restrict use of Chinese chips
As Washington seeks to globally restrict the use of Chinese advanced computing chips, Beijing is drawing a clear legal line by saying that any entity that enforces or enables the United States' restrictions could be in violation of China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law.
Read moreNew deal with ASEAN to lift free trade
The expected implementation of the Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area agreement later this year will send a strong signal to the world in support of free trade and open cooperation, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.
Read moreInsights | Philippine think tank expert: trade war will not really cripple economies of Global South and China
Read moreChina, ASEAN conclude negotiations on Version 3.0 China-ASEAN FTA
China and ASEAN countries have completed negotiations on Version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA), China's Ministry of Commerce announced Wednesday, following a special ASEAN-China foreign ministers' meeting held online Tuesday.
Read moreChinese police, citizens save drowning woman in 75 seconds
When a woman fell into a river near Guxu Bridge in Sihong County, east China's Jiangsu Province, a dramatic rescue unfolded Sunday afternoon.
Read morePLA Navy's third hospital ship joins rescue drill
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's third hospital ship, Auspicious Ark, recently took part in a multi-purpose medical rescue drill in the Yellow Sea.
Read moreViral 'pen gun' DIY videos spark safety concerns in Chinese schools
Viral videos teaching students to transform ordinary ballpoint pens into makeshift "pen guns" have ignited a wave of concern among parents and educators across China.
Read moreNational Theatre of China issues obituary for renowned actress Zhu Yuanyuan
The National Theatre of China issued an obituary on Wednesday for renowned actress Zhu Yuanyuan, who passed away after a five-year battle with cancer.
Read moreChina, ASEAN conclude negotiations for CAFTA 3.0
Chinese and ASEAN economic and trade ministers held a special consultation meeting via video link on Tuesday, during which they announced the full conclusion of negotiations for version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA).
Read moreChina meteorological authority upgrades emergency response to Level III for heavy rainfall
The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) upgraded its emergency response to heavy rainfall from a fourth-level to a third-level at 8:30 am on Wednesday, according to a release from the CMA’s WeChat account.
Read moreNvidia clarifies Shanghai expansion plans
Nvidia has clarified that it is "simply leasing a new space for existing employees" in Shanghai, following a report that the US artificial intelligence chipmaker is working on a research and development center in the city.
Read moreInsights | U.S. tariff policies will backfire on its domestic economy: Filipino scholar
Read moreChina's zoo star capuchin monkey suffers from health problem
Black-capped capuchin monkey "Dazhuang," who recently gained widespread popularity in China, has developed health issues, according to a statement released by Hefei Wildlife Park on Wednesday.
Read moreLuoyang Bearing Group: key contributor of China's major projects
Founded in 1954, the company has developed various products ranging nine major categories and over 30,000 types over the past 70 years.
Read moreEconoScope | U.S. debt risks trigger sovereign rating cut, shake market confidence
International credit rating agency Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit score from AAA to AA1 on Friday over concerns about the nation's growing $36 trillion debt pile, ending its highest rating for the country, maintained since 1917.
Read moreChina slams U.S. ban on global use of its advanced computing chips
The Ministry of Commerce of China (MOC) on Wednesday condemned U.S. warnings on the use of Chinese advanced computing chips, including those of Huawei Ascend, vowing to counter any "bullying" to maintain its legitimate interests.
Read moreU.S. gov't AI chip export controls fail, says Nvidia chief
The U.S. government's export controls on artificial intelligence chips to China were "a failure", said Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang on Wednesday at the annual Computex event in Taipei.
Read moreAllies urge Israel to end raids, allow aid
In a rare concerted move, the United Kingdom, France, and Canada issued a stinging rebuke to Israel, threatening sanctions if it continues its military expansion, which has already rendered Gaza inhabitable and starving.
Read moreFewer tourists are choosing New York City
New York City is expected to see a 17 percent drop in international tourists this year as travel experts say many are expressing concerns over traveling to the U.S. amid strengthened border policies, heightened 'America First' rhetoric and geopolitics.
Read moreChina sends new communication satellite into space
The satellite will provide voice, data, radio and television transmission services. It marked the 577th mission of the Long March series carrier rockets.
Read moreChina-Central Asia freight train heads for Tashkent from Tianjin
The China-Central Asia freight train left Tianjin Port to Tashkent on Tuesday, carrying 50containers of auto parts, mechanical equipment, building materials, and household appliances to Uzbekistan's capital. It will pass by Horgos in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
Read moreCirque du Soleil comes to Hong Kong with KOOZA show
Hong Kong is the first stop on Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza Asia tour. The show came to Hong Kong with its fantastical costumes, comedy clowns and classic acts. Premiered in 2007, KOOZA has been performed in over 70 cities in 23 countries and regions around the world, attracting nearly 8 million audiences.
Read moreNewlyweds register on May 20 across China
The date of May 20 holds a special significance in China, as its Chinese pronunciation resembles the phrase "wo ai ni," meaning "I love you." It is a peak time for marriage registrations, with long lines at marriage registries nationwide.
Read moreChinese doctor saves mirror image patient in Guyana
Dr. Chen Dongmei, a member of the 20th Chinese Medical Aid Team to Guyana, collaborated with a Guyanese nephrologist to successfully treat a rare "mirror image" patient, earning widespread praise from the local community.
Read moreChina firmly opposes U.S.' chip industry blockade, urges dialogue
Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday expressed China's firm opposition to the United States' unilateral bullying practice of attempting to impose a comprehensive blockade on the country's chip industry during talks with President of Asia Society Kyung-wha Kang in Beijing.
Read moreSouth Asia facing extreme, frequent heat waves
The mercury rose above 48 C in some parts of Pakistan as locals fell in the grip of the latest heat wave. Experts say that a pattern of extreme and frequent heat waves, which can lead to a public emergency, is emerging in South Asia, linked to climate change.
Read moreChina urges U.S. to rectify restrictions on advanced Chinese chips
China is urging Washington to correct its wrongdoing after the U.S. issued a guidance seeking to globally restrict the use of Chinese advanced computing chips, including Huawei Ascend AI chips, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.
Read moreChina's globally important agricultural heritage systems increase to 25
Another three sites in China were recently recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), bringing China's total GIAHS sites to 25, the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced on Tuesday.
Read moreChina unveils first demonstration project for million-cubic-meter salt cavern hydrogen storage
The awarding ceremony for a major hydrogen storage initiative — the salt cavern hydrogen storage demonstration project and the million-cubic-meter hydrogen storage demonstration project — was held at Ye County, central China's Henan Province on Monday.
Read moreAncient architecture museum opens in Shanxi high school
Shanxi's first museum based on a school campus opened on April 10, showcasing the province's wealth of historical heritage and ancient architecture, and immersing the students in the culture of museums and cherishing the past.
Read moreChinese treatment cures Pakistani girl
A 4-year-old Pakistani girl with severe thalassemia has been successfully treated with a Chinese-developed gene-editing drug, marking the first time the technology has been used on a foreign minor, according to the Children's Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai.
Read moreHK identifies key spots to further boost tourism
The Hong Kong government on Tuesday unveiled nine new "tourist-hotspot" projects, including Central's old town, Kowloon Walled City, and scenic mountain and coastal areas, as part of its efforts to attract tourists seeking in-depth exploration.
Read moreBeijing reopens museum with Han era grandiose
After a 13-year expansion and reconstruction, a key archaeological museum in Beijing reopened to the public on Tuesday, offering visitors a glimpse into the grandeur of the Han Dynasty (206 BC to AD 220).
Read moreStimulus aimed at driving consumption
China has unveiled a stronger-than-anticipated financial stimulus package amid rising external uncertainties and the need to shore up domestic demand, aiming to help anchor market expectations and steer the country toward its annual growth target of around 5 percent.
Read moreU.S.' detached stance on Ukraine conflict seen after Trump-Putin talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with journalists following a phone call with US President Donald Trump at the Sirius educational center near Sochi in the Krasnodar region, Russia, May 19, 2025.
Read moreForum seeks to address global issue of poverty
President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter on Tuesday to the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Forum on Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development, pledging to enhance policy communication.
Read moreInsights丨Robert Kuhn: Private economy the key force to drive Chinese modernization
Read moreTariff rollbacks, consumption could lift GDP
China's economy is expected to contribute around a quarter of global growth this year, said a senior official with the International Monetary Fund.
Read moreXi stresses resolve in high-quality growth
President Xi Jinping has stressed the importance of keeping businesses, employment, the market and expectations stable in the face of a complex international environment, saying that China will respond to various uncertainties with the certainty of its high-quality development.
Read moreChina, Indonesia must together resist unilateralism and the forces against globalization, Wang says
Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Tuesday on China and Indonesia to jointly resist unilateralism and the backlash against globalization and to work together in building a shared home in the Asia-Pacific.
Read moreLai's separatist agenda makes dialogue impossible, mainland spokesman says
Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's recent comments continue to promote a separatist agenda that undermines peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, a mainland spokesman said on Tuesday, accusing Lai of taking a confrontational stance that makes dialogue impossible.
Read moreChina reaffirms commitment to health advances
China will continue to firmly support the World Health Organization and multilateralism, and stands ready to jointly build a global community of health for all with all WHO member states.
Read moreNation's ties with Europe gain impetus
Senior diplomats of China and European countries have embarked on a series of engagements and communication this week in an effort to build on the most recent advancement of China-EU ties and shore up free trade and multilateralism.
Read moreIs China the winner in the India-Pakistan conflict?
Pakistan's Chinese-made fighter jets were battle tested for the first time during hostilities with India.
Read moreNissan 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.
Read moreRelief 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.
Read moreChina 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.
Read moreUS 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".
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreXi shows he wants to be close to Putin - but not too close
The relationship between China and Russia is no longer one of equals.
Read moreTrump 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.
Read moreBehind 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.
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