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China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday it expects new momentum in bilateral economic and trade cooperation during Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's official visit to China from January 25 to 28.
China urged the Philippines on Thursday to refrain from indulging relevant officials to stir up trouble to avoid interrupting normal diplomatic exchanges between the two countries or causing greater damage to bilateral ties.
China on Thursday expressed strong concern over new European Union rules targeting so-called "high-risk suppliers," defended its export controls on dual-use items to Japan, and signaled progress in trade discussions with Canada.
Nine central departments in China have initiated a three-month employment assistance program aimed at increasing incomes for laid-off workers, flexible workers and rural laborers.
The Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced on Wednesday the designation of 23 county-level areas as China's inaugural batch of pioneer zones for the construction of beautiful countryside. These areas showcased diverse models for eco-friendly rural revitalization, according to a media release from the ministry.
A year ago this week, the United Nations announced that the United States would withdraw from the World Health Organization in January 2026, following a formal notification from the US leader. This decision is emblematic of a broader trend of US unilateralism that poses risks to global stability and cooperation.
At the United Nations, history is never a distant echo. It remains a living yardstick against which today's conduct is measured. When Sun Lei, charge d'affaires of China's Permanent Mission to the UN, urged the international community to prevent Japan from reverting to "the old and pernicious path of militarism", his appeal was rooted not only in painful historical memory, but also in sober concern for the future of international peace and security.
Key events have defined China-EU relations in 2025, with experts calling on both sides to addressing each other's concerns through dialogue and cooperation amid geopolitical challenges. 1.
China is willing to work with Finland to deepen cooperation in areas including the green transition, information technology and the digital economy, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said on Thursday, following confirmation of Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's upcoming visit to China.
Authorities in China announced on Thursday that they plan to jointly release food safety standards and a classification system for pre-made dishes, drawing widespread public attention over food safety and consumers' right to be fully informed.
China is to draft new national standards covering meals prepared in the catering sector, the State Council's Food Safety Commission Office and the State Administration for Market Regulation announced on Thursday.
The 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos unfolded against a backdrop of persistent geopolitical tension, economic fragmentation and social unease. Yet the dominant tone was not one of retreat, but of recalibration. Across speeches and high-level conversations, leaders returned to a shared conviction: cooperation remains indispensable, even if its forms must evolve.
A field on the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border in southern Israel, on Wednesday. Destruction in Gaza can be seen in the background.Putin said on Wednesday that Russia's foreign minister was studying the proposal to join Trump's proposed Board of Peace and would reply in due course.
He said that both sides appear interested in stabilizing the relationship in the year ahead for "different but partly overlapping reasons", adding that it was not possible to "project beyond that".
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday that dialogue and negotiations are the only right way to solve the Ukraine crisis.
US President Donald Trump speaks during a reception with business leaders at the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, Jan 21, 2026.The US delegation's statements at WEF 2026 have drawn geopolitical shock and skepticism, particularly regarding the Greenland purchase attempt and the feasibility of rapid nuclear deregulation for AI.
A new national survey has revealed bipartisan public support for US-China cooperation and growing concern that rising tensions are hurting Chinese Americans.
China Coast Guard says it rescued 13 Filipino sailors after a cargo ship capsized in the South China Sea early Friday
As China and Africa move into the 2026 Year of People-to-People Exchanges, both sides are placing emphasis on cooperation in culture, education, youth, tourism, and social engagement. Nearly 600 activities are planned across the continent and China, underscoring a shared belief that development is ultimately about people.
On Friday, the Chinese Coast Guard dispatched two vessels to rescue 21 Philippine crew members aboard a foreign cargo ship that capsized in waters near Huangyan Dao.
China's high-quality development via high-level opening-up will provide more opportunities for cooperation with Brazil, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday.
US President Donald Trump walks after charter announcement for his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, alongside the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, Jan 22, 2026.
Shenzhen, a major city in South China's Guangdong province, recorded a 1.4 percent year-on-year rise in foreign trade to 4.55 trillion yuan ($649.8 billion) in 2025, securing the top rank among all Chinese mainland cities, Shenzhen Customs and the city's department of commerce said on Thursday.This figure included more than 8,600 new market entrants, reflecting steady expansion in the scale of its trade entities.
The China Coast Guard said on Friday it has rescued 13 Filipino crew members after a cargo ship capsized in waters near Huangyan Dao.
Amid renewed militaristic rhetoric from some right-wing populists in Japan, it is important for the world to remind Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and some of Japan's top policy advisers about the painful lessons from World War II, why Japan needs to choose peace over remilitarization, and the need to respect China's internal affairs regarding the Taiwan question.
On Saturday afternoon, my phone buzzed with a familiar notification. United States President Donald Trump had posted again on his Truth Social platform. My first reaction: there goes my weekend.
US President Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte (third from left) on the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday.
China voiced "grave concerns" and "firm opposition" to the European Union's move to label certain Chinese tech firms as "high-risk suppliers" on Thursday, following Brussels mandates to restrict such suppliers from critical sectors like 5G.
Israeli forces on Wednesday killed at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza, including two 13-year-old boys, three journalists and a woman, hospitals said, on one of the enclave's deadliest days since the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect in October.
Farmers from across Europe celebrate after the European Parliament voted on whether to refer the EU-Mercosur trade agreement to the Court of Justice of the European Union, in Strasbourg, France, on Wednesday.
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