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Chinese President Xi Jinping Tuesday stressed achieving the targets and missions of strengthening the national defense and armed forces for 2020, while maintaining effective epidemic control on a regular basis.
Some U.S. officials' attempts to sue China for causing the COVID-19 pandemic are outright violations of international law, according to an article carried by Wednesday's People's Daily.
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Eddie Yue has said the national security legislation for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will not bring any changes to the fundamentals of Hong Kong's monetary and financial system.
As of 5:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, over 300 people were arrested for illegal assembly, possession of offensive weapons and some other offenses, as rioters continued to wreak havoc in many districts across Hong Kong, police said.
China fully agrees with and highly appreciates Russia's recent positive Hong Kong-related statement, which stands as a strong illustration of the high level of the Russia-China relationship, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Chief Secretary for Administration of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government Matthew Cheung said Wednesday that foreign attacks on the national security legislation for Hong Kong smack of "hypocrisy and double standards."
Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday that the national security legislation for Hong Kong is purely China's internal affair, which allows no foreign interference.
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Eddie Yue has said the national security legislation for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will not bring any changes to the fundamentals of Hong Kong's monetary and financial system.
A series of measures and policies proposed at the ongoing annual gatherings of China's national legislature and political advisory body, known as the "two sessions," will boost confidence in China's economic and social development, an expert has said.
U.S. electric car company Tesla announced Wednesday that it will lower the prices of imported Model S and Model X cars by 29,000 yuan (about 4,051 U.S. dollars) in China.
China plans to provide financial support to Chinese and foreign air transport enterprises to enhance cargo transporting capacity and stabilize the global industry and supply chain amid the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pork prices in China continued to decline last week as supply exceeded demand, official data showed.
China's central bank pumped cash into the banking system via reverse repos to maintain liquidity on Wednesday.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the African continent reached 119,391 as the death toll from the ongoing pandemic surged to 3,589 as of Wednesday afternoon, the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.
As of 5:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, over 300 people were arrested for illegal assembly, possession of offensive weapons and some other offenses, as rioters continued to wreak havoc in many districts across Hong Kong, police said.
Australians are more concerned about coronavirus than ever as restrictions continue to ease across the country, a survey has revealed.
China Post issued a stamp on May 25 commemorating the first Chinese mountain climbers reaching the summit of Mount Qomolangma, known as Everest in the West, six decades ago.
A system to predict the spread of COVID-19 globally was launched online on Monday, according to the Collaborative Innovation Center of Western Ecological safety led by Lanzhou University in Gansu province.
A 30-year-old man in the Australian State of Queensland has become the country's youngest person to die from COVID-19, taking the national death toll to 103.
A fan has won the chance to have dinner, or work out, with NFL superstar Tom Brady as well as a pack of Tampa Bay Buccaneers opening-game tickets and memorabilia after a making winning bid of $800,000 at a fundraising auction.
A new China body image trend is sweeping Chinese social media after a Chinese actress launched a new collarbone challenge, which is standing a lipstick container on her collarbone, on her Sina Weibo account.
Lots of Chinese netizens have uploaded numerous photos of delicious dishes and recipes on China's Twitter-like Sina Weibo that they have come up with while staying at home amid the ongoing outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
Hats that come with wigs attached of various lengths and colors have become a new favorite on Chinese e-commerce platforms, helping not only men who are follically challenged but women who want to dramatically transform their look.
The viral video was uploaded on Twitter with the caption, "This Arab guy calls the hotel reception to complain about a mouse in his room. Listen to how he describes the situation."
A video of two chimpanzees in a Chinese wildlife park that suggests they have a "superpower" - the ability to read a newspaper - has gone viral on social media.
Chinese President Xi Jinping Tuesday stressed achieving the targets and missions of strengthening the national defense and armed forces for 2020, while maintaining effective epidemic control on a regular basis.
Russia will not be hysterical about the U.S.' withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies and will carefully consider further steps, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that the country's military parade to mark the 75th anniversary of the Soviet victory against the Nazis in World War II will be held on June 24.
China's modest 2020 military budget growth is "reasonable and necessary" to address security issues both at home and abroad, while striking a balance with the nation's economic development.
Soldiers from the People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison march while visitors look on during the open day of the garrison to celebrate the 19th anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the barracks in July 2018.
The Taliban outfit has announced a three-day ceasefire with the Afghan government during Eid al-Fitr, the second annual religious festival holidays, starting from Sunday, a Taliban spokesman confirmed.
Xuelong 2, China's first domestically built polar icebreaker, has been in a shipyard for maintenance after its first Antarctica expedition, preparing for future sea trials and scientific research to the Arctic region.
A research team at Tsinghua University has developed a self-serve coronavirus testing device that can show results within 30 minutes, according to a report in Beijing News on Wednesday.
Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, plans to build 3,800 5G base stations by the end of 2020, which will form the initial 5G network architecture and provide the basic conditions for 5G commercial use in the region.
Planning for 25 to 30 level 3 biosafety laboratories is underway in Guangdong province as the COVID-19 pandemic amplifies the need for such facilities, a national legislator said.
The development of the C919 narrow-body twinjet airliner is progressing as planned and in an orderly manner, said Wu Guanghui, National People's Congress (NPC) deputy and chief designer of the aircraft, on Tuesday.
The government has more room to put precise policies in place to advance strategic emerging industries and cutting-edge technologies, as they will enhance China's industrial and supply chain strength.
A 2,000-year-old bronze pot freshly unearthed in central China's Henan Province has contained more than 3,000 ml of unknown liquid.
China's first national park in Northwest China's Sanjiangyuan area, covering a total area of 123,100 square kilometers, will be officially established in 2020 on schedule, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Thursday.
A special COVID-19 charity fashion show featuring models wearing artistic face masks raised the curtain in Shanghai on Wednesday.
The 93rd Academy Awards, or the Oscars, may be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local media reported on Tuesday.
A team of "doctors" works backstage to keep these precious historical relics from more than 2,000 years ago in such good condition.
China marked the 44th International Museum Day on Monday with offline and online activities, including the donation of items at the Nanjing Museum related to the COVID-19 outbreak by medical workers from Jiangsu province.
All competition venues for the 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games are on track to be completed by the end of this year, with provisions for epidemic prevention and control, a leading organizer said recently.
The Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (HAGOC) has created an official television media information platform, which is revealed at the launch ceremony of the "Asian Games Channel" on Wednesday.
Chinese basketball legend Ma Lianbao died at the age of 68 due to a sudden myocardial infarction.
China's first Winter Olympic champion Yang Yang said on Monday that she recently submitted a proposal to the country's top political advisory body, calling for more community sports facilities for children.
The English Premier League confirmed on Saturday that two more positive cases of COVID-19 were tested in the second round of testing.
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced on Saturday that 11 clubs have been disqualified from professional leagues due to wage arrears, while five clubs, including last season's Chinese Super League (CSL) side Tianjin Tianhai, have withdrawn from professional football.
Giant pandas in Belgium and the United Kingdom have sufficient fresh bamboo during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to local bamboo plantations in Europe, zookeepers said.
Giant pandas "A'ling" and "Qingcheng" were relocated to a zoo in Anshan on Thursday.
The Japanese city of Kobe will return a giant female panda rented from China for breeding purposes as the lease agreement is set to expire in July, the city said Tuesday.
Two giant pandas under a 10-year lease in Canada will return to China two years ahead of schedule as COVID-19 affects bamboo supplies to the zoo where the bears are staying.
Calgary Zoo in Canada announced on Tuesday that a pair of loaned Chinese pandas would be returned ahead of schedule because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two giant pandas, Da Mao and Er Shun from China, will bid farewell to Canadians three years ahead of schedule due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Calgary Zoo announced on Tuesday.
