Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit on Monday.Against this backdrop, the international community has a stronger call for safeguarding the multilateral trading system and has growing expectations for the WTO to play a more active role, he added.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, talks with students and staff members at the memorial hall commemorating the Hundred Regiment Campaign during the war of resistance against Japanese aggression, when inspecting Yangquan City, north China's Shanxi Province, July 7, 2025.
On July 2, Trump said that he was reducing the duties on Vietnam exports from the previous 46 percent to 20 percent, claiming that Vietnam had agreed to eliminate all tariffs on US goods entering the country.
Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, speaks at a regular press briefing in Beijing, China, July 8, 2025.
China's Ministry of National Defense said on Tuesday that the upcoming Han Kuang military exercise held by Taiwan regional authorities is "nothing but bluffing and self-deceiving".
China calls on all relevant parties to promote further de-escalation and create favorable conditions for dialogue, and open a window of opportunity for peace," said Zhang.
A representative from Kyrgyzstan expressed willingness to cooperate with China in smart city construction when visiting the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City on Monday.
Civil groups in China's Taiwan region gather outside the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) headquarters in Taipei to mark the 88th anniversary of the Lugou Bridge Incident, Taipei, China, July 7, 2025.
President Xi Jinping extended congratulations to Governor-General of the Solomon Islands David Tiva Kapu on Monday on the 47th anniversary of the Pacific island nation's independence.
China stands ready to work with the European Union (EU) to contribute to better global climate governance, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday at a regular press conference in Beijing.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on July 8 that the decision by the United States to impose a 25 percent tariff on Japan is "truly regrettable," adding that he would continue negotiations to seek a mutually beneficial trade deal.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, paid tribute to martyrs who died in a major campaign in the war of resistance against Japanese aggression, when inspecting Yangquan of north China's Shanxi Province on Monday.
Premier Li Qiang has called on the BRICS countries, which, he said, stand at the forefront of the Global South, to strive to be the pioneering force in advancing global governance reform.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged developed countries to meet their climate commitments on financing, technology transfer and other areas.
China will introduce more measures for voluntary and unilateral opening up, he added when meeting with Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit.
Also on Monday, an exhibition named For National Liberation and World Peacewas launched in Beijing at the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
A general view of damaged buildings and ruins in northern Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, July 7, 2025.United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres reiterated that peace in Palestine must be based on the two-state solution in a speech at the BRICS Summit in Brazil on Sunday.
An exhibition themed "For National Liberation and World Peace" is held at the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in Beijing on Monday.
The growing diversity of BRICS further underscores its commitment to inclusivity and its nature as a representative of the Global South. It is also a practical development enabler for Global South countries, providing infrastructure investment, technology transfer and financial integration.The grouping has amplified the voice of developing countries to give them a greater say in international rulemaking.
The Japanese aggression had started even earlier, back in 1931, when Japanese armed forces attacked the Chinese army in the city of Shenyang, and took over Northeast China. The military and civilian casualties China suffered in the 14 years from 1931 to 1945 amounted to more than 35 million.countries should not seek to ensure their own development and security at the expense and to the detriment of the development and security of others.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, paid tribute to martyrs who died in a major campaign in the war of resistance against Japanese aggression, when inspecting Yangquan of north China's Shanxi Province on Monday.
In response to a reporter's question about an AP report about French intelligence services claiming that after the India-Pakistan conflict in May this year, China used its embassies abroad to spread doubts about the performance of French-made Rafale fighter jets, aiming to undermine their sales, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that she is not aware of the situation.
The Chinese side has already lodged representations to India regarding this matter, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press briefing on Monday, in response to a Global Times question about Indian senior officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union ministers — extending greetings to the 14th Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday. The Chinese government's position on Xizang-related issues is consistent and clear. It is well known that the 14th Dalai Lama is a political exile who has long been engaged in anti-China separatist activities under the cloak of religion with the aim of breaking Xizang away from China, Mao said. The Indian side should fully recognize the highly sensitive nature of Xizang-related issues, recognize the anti-China separatist nature of the 14th Dalai Lama, adhere to its commitments on Xizang-related matters, be prudent in its words and deeds, and stop using Xizang-related issues to interfere in China's internal affairs, the spokesperson added.
When asked to comment on claims by the India reports that China follows "36 stratagems" to provide all possible support to Pakistan during India-Pakistan conflict, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that she doesn't know the specifics of the matter, but China and Pakistan are traditional friendly neighbors, and defense and security cooperation is part of the normal cooperation between the two countries and is not directed against a third party. India and Pakistan are immovable neighbors, and both are important neighbors of China, she said. For some time now, China has been closely following the development of the situation between India and Pakistan, and has been actively promoting peace and negotiation to maintain peace and stability in the region. "We welcome and support the efforts of India and Pakistan to properly address their differences through dialogue and consultation and to seek fundamental solutions. China is also willing to continue to play a constructive role to that end," Mao said. Referring to the China-India relations, Mao added that China-India relations are indeed at a critical stage of improvement and development. "We are willing to work with the Indian side to promote China-India relations to continue moving forward along a healthy and stable track." When asked to comment on claims that the China-Pakistan friendship is not aimed at any third party, but during previous India-Pakistan conflicts, China closely assisted Pakistan at the expense of India, Mao said on Monday that China-Pakistan relations are not directed at any third party, and that China encourages both India and Pakistan to properly resolve differences through dialogue and consultations and jointly uphold regional peace and stability.
A full roster of Japan's Unit 8604, obtained from the National Archives of Japan, was unveiled in China for the first time on Monday, and such complete personnel list serves as crucial evidence of the Japanese Imperial Army germ-warfare in South China during its invasion of China, CCTV News reported on Monday.
Beijing has urged New Delhi to honor the commitment it has made over Xizang-related issues, and speak and act cautiously on the matter.The Indian side should fully recognize the great sensitivity of the issues, and clearly understand the anti-China and separatist nature of the 14th Dalai Lama, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday. Mao made the remarks after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the 14th Dalai Lama on Sunday on the occasion of the latter's 90th birthday.
Foreign experts and officials visiting Tianjin ahead of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit have praised the city's blend of historical heritage and modern development, following tours of cultural landmarks.
Tianjin Port, a major hub for the Belt and Road Initiative, connects over 180 countries and regions via maritime routes and facilitates inland trade through the China-Europe Railway Express.
African jurists have called on the African Union to establish a parliamentary framework on the continent that will help secure the speedy release of reparations by former colonizers.
BRICS is an open and inclusive platform that doesn't target any country, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday, voicing China's opposition to a tariff war.