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  • Countdown to CIIE begins
    on July 27, 2024 at 10:25 am

    Preparations are in full swing for the seventh China International Import Expo, which is set to take place from Nov 5 to 10. […]

  • More oversight for payment platforms
    on July 27, 2024 at 10:25 am

    China released a set of detailed rules on Friday to strengthen supervision of payment platforms, in a bid to ensure the healthy and sustainable development of the sector. […]

  • Beijing works to promote peace talks
    on July 27, 2024 at 10:25 am

    Beijing said it will kick off the fourth round of shuttle diplomacy to promote the de-escalation of the prolonged Ukraine crisis, the country's latest efforts to promote peace talks on the issue. […]

  • China launches world's largest earthquake early warning system
    on July 27, 2024 at 9:33 am

    China's national earthquake early warning project has officially entered full operation after five years of construction, making people in populous and quake-prone areas able to receive the first warnings in just seven seconds on average after an earthquake occurs. […]

  • Meeting shows desire to stabilize ties
    on July 27, 2024 at 9:32 am

    Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Thursday in Vientiane, Laos, on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations foreign ministers' meeting. […]

  • Chinese Olympic athletes get set for golden Games
    on July 27, 2024 at 9:32 am

    Han conveyed the cordial greetings and best wishes of President Xi to the whole delegation, talked with athletes about their lives in the village and urged them to serve as good ambassadors of cultural exchanges during the Games. […]

  • Paris opens Olympics with River Seine spectacular
    on July 27, 2024 at 9:32 am

    Even with trickling rain and imminent security risks dampening part of the mood, Paris has delivered on its promise of raising the curtain on the 2024 Olympics in its uniquely romantic manner. […]

  • HK hopes to achieve more glory in Paris
    on July 27, 2024 at 9:32 am

    Hong Kong people are rallying in full force to support local athletes to achieve stellar results at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, with various events being launched across the city to amplify sporting excitement. […]

  • China still a hot spot for foreign firms
    on July 27, 2024 at 9:32 am

    China's constantly improving business environment is boosting its attractiveness among multinational corporations, which is reflected by the increasing number of MNCs planning to expand their presence in the world's second-largest economy, trade promotion officials said on Friday. […]

  • Typhoon Gaemi hammers Fujian
    on July 27, 2024 at 9:32 am

    Disaster relief work is well-organized and proceeding smoothly in Fujian after it was hit by Typhoon Gaemi, the third typhoon of the year, which made its second landfall in the province on Thursday evening. […]

  • Authorities warn about overseas telecom fraud
    on July 27, 2024 at 9:32 am

    China's judicial authorities warned on Friday about the rapid increase of overseas "technology parks" and "industrial parks" serving as venues for telecom fraud, as they exhibit characteristics of organized operations, and have precise division of labor and a transnational layout. […]

  • Two Chinese sites added to World Heritage List
    on July 27, 2024 at 9:32 am

    China's Badain Jaran Desert: Towers of Sand and Lakes, and the Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase II) successfully passed the review process on Friday by the World Heritage Committee to be included on the World Heritage List. […]

  • Foreign envoys hail plenum's new blueprint
    on July 27, 2024 at 9:32 am

    They said that the landmark Party meeting, which was held from July 15 to 18, has worked out a blueprint for China's steady development in the coming years, which, in turn, will create opportunities for the rest of the world. […]

  • Paris 2024 | NBA stars Curry, Durant excited to represent country in medal fight
    on July 26, 2024 at 5:36 pm

    The 36-year-old Curry, a four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP, will play in his first Olympics in Paris 2024 and expressed his expectations for the Games. […]

  • Chinese tech shines at the Paris Olympics
    on July 26, 2024 at 5:26 pm

    The roundness, hardness, weight, and elasticity are all within tolerances that exceed the standards set by the International Table Tennis Federation. […]

  • Measures in place to help typhoon-hit areas
    on July 26, 2024 at 5:09 pm

    The central government has activated emergency response to Typhoon Gaemi, which has severely affected East China's Fujian province after making its second landfall in the province on Thursday night. […]

  • China's central SOEs to invest over 3t yuan in equipment upgrades
    on July 26, 2024 at 4:25 pm

    China's centrally-administered State-owned enterprises will invest over 3 trillion yuan ($413.94 billion) for large-scale equipment upgrades over the next five years, aiming to stay at the forefront of the latest technological and industrial advancements. […]

  • Huawei invites developers to join HarmonyOS Next for enhanced gaming experiences
    on July 26, 2024 at 4:25 pm

    Chinese telecom giant Huawei welcomes even more game developers and partners to join its native HarmonyOS Next operating system, looking to empower them with advanced technologies and offer users the ultimate gaming experience. […]

  • China looks forward to Brazil's worldies in BRI cooperation: Chinese FM
    on July 26, 2024 at 3:57 pm

    China welcomes Brazil to join the Belt and Road family as soon as possible and looks forward to Brazil’s worldies in Belt and Road cooperation,” a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said at a regular press conference on Thursday. […]

  • Paris 2024 | China issues stamps to greet upcoming Olympic Games
    on July 26, 2024 at 3:56 pm

    China issued a set of 2 special stamps to mark the upcoming 33rd Olympic Games in Paris, France. The set of stamps has a face value of 2.40 yuan ($0.33) with a circulation of 6.269 million copies. […]

  • Paris 2024 | Olympic fever ignites River Seine ahead of opening ceremony
    on July 26, 2024 at 3:55 pm

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  • Woman who gave life to protect Japanese in knife attack honored with national bravery award
    on July 26, 2024 at 3:41 pm

    Hu Youping, a resident in East China's Suzhou who lost her life after attempting to stop a knife attack that injured two Japanese nationals in Suzhou, was among the list. […]

  • Surge in Chinese travelers to France ahead of Paris Olympics boosts flight load factor
    on July 26, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    As the Paris Olympic Games approaches, Chinese travelers have shown great interest in visiting France, and the load factor of flights between China and France reports a 3.94 percent month-on-month growth, according to China Eastern Airlines. […]

  • Shanghai to host 48th WorldSkills Competition in 2026
    on July 26, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    The 48th WorldSkills Competition is set to take place in Shanghai from Sept 22 through 27 in 2026, according to the Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau. […]

  • Italian Prime Minister to pay official visit to China: Chinese FM
    on July 26, 2024 at 2:04 pm

    At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will pay an official visit to China from this Saturday to next Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning announced at a regular press conference on Thursday. […]

  • Hungary to be country of honor for the second China International Supply Chain Expo
    on July 26, 2024 at 2:03 pm

    Hungary has confirmed to serve as the country of honor for the second China International Supply Chain Expo, which is to be held in late November in Beijing, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade said on Friday. […]

  • Paris 2024 | Men's individual ranking round of archery held
    on July 26, 2024 at 11:34 am

    Athletes compete during the men's individual ranking round of archery of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Esplanade des Invalides, France, July 25, 2024. […]

  • Drones showcased at 8th China-South Asia Expo
    on July 26, 2024 at 11:32 am

    Cutting-edge technologies are on show at the expo in Kunming. […]

  • UN envoy: China had no part in creating crisis in Ukraine
    on July 26, 2024 at 11:01 am

    China's top UN envoy reiterated on Thursday that China is "not a creator of the Ukraine crisis" but rather, it promotes peace and a political solution. […]

  • California to remove homeless camps
    on July 26, 2024 at 11:01 am

    In a dramatic move to address California's longstanding homelessness crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued an executive order mandating the dismantling of thousands of homeless encampments across the state. […]

  • Boeing restarts jet deliveries to China
    on July 26, 2024 at 11:01 am

    In a busy week for Boeing, the aircraft maker has resumed delivery of 737 MAX aircraft to Chinese airlines, picked up some large orders and reached a guilty-plea deal on a criminal conspiracy charge regarding two fatal crashes of its 737 MAX jet. […]

  • Insights丨Middle Eastern scholar: China's mediation contributes to the stability in the Middle East
    on July 26, 2024 at 11:00 am

    At the invitation of the Chinese side, high-level representatives of 14 Palestinian factions held a reconciliation dialogue in Beijing from July 21 to 23, and the Palestinian factions inked a declaration on ending division and strengthening unity. Najla Alzarooni, a China-Middle East Relations Expert, noted during an interview with China News Network that China is a very trustworthy global mediator and a very good listener. Therefore, China has made contributions to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East. […]

  • Electricity grids get high-tech service
    on July 26, 2024 at 10:19 am

    China's grid technicians are using more modern technologies to ensure safe and reliable supplies of electricity for clients. […]

  • 7th CIIE likely to prove solid growth platform for many companies
    on July 26, 2024 at 10:19 am

    The seventh edition of the annual CIIE, to be held in Shanghai from Nov 5 to 10, will start its 100-day countdown on Saturday. […]

  • China and India: Path to improved relations discussed by foreign ministers
    on July 26, 2024 at 10:19 am

    China and India should properly handle differences and develop mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote the improvement and development of China-India relations rationally, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday. […]

  • California looks to China for renewable energy push
    on July 26, 2024 at 10:19 am

    California has set aggressive targets for renewable energy adoption, with state law requiring 90 percent of all retail electricity sales to come from renewable sources by 2035 and 100 percent by 2045. […]

  • U.S. protests rage amid Netanyahu's address
    on July 26, 2024 at 10:19 am

    Pro-Palestine protests turned violent in Washington, DC, on Wednesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress. […]

  • Vietnam mourns late party leader at funeral
    on July 26, 2024 at 10:19 am

    Vietnam began a two-day state funeral for late leader Nguyen Phu Trong on Thursday, with China, the United States and the European Union among those sending high-level delegations to mourn his passing. […]

  • Big banks cut deposit rates to strengthen sector stability
    on July 26, 2024 at 10:19 am

    Several major Chinese commercial banks cut deposit rates on Thursday, signaling a new round of deposit rate cuts that could pave the way for further reductions in policy benchmarks of lending rates to bolster economic growth. […]

  • Degree verification of 13 universities stepped up
    on July 26, 2024 at 10:19 am

    China will strengthen reviews for degree verification applications from 13 overseas education institutions to protect the rights of Chinese students, the Ministry of Education said on Thursday. […]

  • Countries urge action on climate finance
    on July 26, 2024 at 10:19 am

    Environmental and climate ministers from Brazil, South Africa, India and China, known as the BASIC countries, have urged developed nations to provide and mobilize new and additional climate finance to developing economies in a timely and adequate manner. […]

  • Yangtze River Delta focuses on NEVs, low-altitude economy
    on July 26, 2024 at 10:19 am

    The Yangtze River Delta region is set to develop world-class industrial clusters in key industries, including new energy vehicles and the low-altitude economy, as part of efforts to deepen its integrated development. […]

  • Domestic support, diversified overseas strategies underlined for PV industry
    on July 26, 2024 at 10:19 am

    Asia surpassed Europe as the largest export market for Chinese solar products in the first half of this year, the China Photovoltaic Industry Association said on Thursday. […]

  • Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Fujian
    on July 26, 2024 at 10:19 am

    Typhoon Gaemi, the third typhoon of this year, made landfall on Thursday. […]

  • Xiamen Airlines charts ambitious development blueprint
    on July 26, 2024 at 10:04 am

    Xiamen Airlines, which celebrated its 40th anniversary on Thursday, has formulated an ambitious development blueprint, and is aiming for an outstanding performance in the next few decades, according to the company. […]

  • AI-generated content race heating up
    on July 26, 2024 at 10:04 am

    Competition in China's text-to-video artificial intelligence-powered models is heating up as domestic tech companies are scrambling to roll out their self-developed video generation models after U.S.-based AI research company OpenAI's Sora has taken the world by storm. […]

  • Coal-rich provinces eye hydrogen edge
    on July 26, 2024 at 10:04 am

    China's coal-rich provinces are transforming their energy landscapes by investing heavily in new technologies such as hydrogen, at a time when the shift toward renewable energy accelerates worldwide. […]

  • Myanmar sends back three fugitives to China
    on July 26, 2024 at 9:03 am

    Myanmar law enforcement authorities handed over three fugitives to China on Wednesday night who were wanted for smuggling and trafficking offenses involving 2 metric tons of drugs, the Ministry of Public Security said. […]

  • New regulations to help protect State secrets
    on July 26, 2024 at 9:03 am

    China is ramping up its efforts to protect State secrets via a recently revised law that emphasizes technological self-reliance and data security. […]

  • Two environmental protection satellites handed over to users
    on July 26, 2024 at 9:02 am

    China started formal operation of two advanced environmental protection satellites on Thursday, the China National Space Administration said. […]