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<title><![CDATA[Pakistani delegation visits Urumqi International Land Port, applauding Xinjiang's development]]></title>
<column>Ecns wire</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5915614.shtml</link>
<description>At the Urumqi International Land Port Area, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, crisscrossing railway lines and busy operations reflect the growing vitality of inland opening-up. On Wednesday, a delegation of media and think tank representatives from Pakistan visited the port area, expressing positive views on China’s efforts to advance connectivity and regional trade development.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 18:41:43</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[China, S. Korea hold handover ceremony for remains of Chinese martyrs in Korean War]]></title>
<column>Photo</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/photo/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5915332.shtml</link>
<description>China and South Korea on Wednesday held a handover ceremony at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, for the remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs and 146 personal effects.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 16:13:54</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[French senior tourists enjoy 'China Travel' in Beijing]]></title>
<column>Photo</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/photo/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5915311.shtml</link>
<description>A French group's trip to China offers hands-on experiences in Chinese intangible cultural heritage, including traditional folk performances, acupuncture in traditional Chinese medicine, tie-dye, and Sancai (a Chinese porcelain characterized by a glaze with three intermingled colors) making.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 16:09:49</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Exoskeleton robot helps disabled woman stand at Canton Fair]]></title>
<column>Ecns wire</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5915254.shtml</link>
<description>A visitor with a disability from Argentina stood and walked with the aid of a Chinese exoskeleton robot at the 139th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, highlighting the growing real-world impact of the country’s robotics industry.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 15:42:28</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cross-strait direct flights 'bridge for communication, not political bargaining chip': spokesperson]]></title>
<column>Ecns wire</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914891.shtml</link>
<description>The Chinese mainland on Wednesday urged the Taiwan authorities to fully restore normal cross-strait passenger flights, calling it a "bridge for communication, not a political chip."</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 12:07:20</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Taiwan tourists visit Shenzhou Peony Garden in C China]]></title>
<column>Photo</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/photo/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914784.shtml</link>
<description>Taiwan tourists are participating in the 2026 “Tracing the Origins of Chinese Culture in the Central Plains” program, which will run from April to November. The program is jointly organized by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the People's Government of Henan Province and the Department of Culture and Tourism of Henan Province.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 11:19:20</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trump extends U.S. ceasefire with Iran]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914543.shtml</link>
<description>US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for talks as the current two-week truce is set to expire on Wednesday night.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 09:47:10</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[China, S. Korea hold ceremony for handover of remains of Chinese martyrs in Korean War]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914534.shtml</link>
<description>China and South Korea held a handover ceremony on Wednesday morning at Incheon International Airport for the remains of 12 Chinese Peoples Volunteers soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 09:45:52</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pharma giant drops supplier after AFP deforestation investigation]]></title>
<column>新闻中心</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/news/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914533.shtml</link>
<description>Pharma giant drops supplier after AFP deforestation investigation.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 09:45:52</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[IAEA chief says peace without nuclear oversight is an ‘Illusion'- Al Jazeera]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914531.shtml</link>
<description>IAEA chief says peace without nuclear oversight is an‘Illusion’-Al Jazeera.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 09:45:52</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chinese engineers plan to study building greenhouse on lunar surface]]></title>
<column>Sci-tech</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/news/sci-tech/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914537.shtml</link>
<description>A Chinese lunar exploration team plans to conduct research on a lunar surface greenhouse, according to Wang Qiong, a senior space engineer with the China National Space Administration, during a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 09:45:52</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New batch of Chinese martyrs' remains from Korean War to be returned Wednesday]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914507.shtml</link>
<description>The remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs killed in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) will be returned to China from the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Wednesday, according to China's Ministry of Veterans Affairs.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 09:27:09</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Xi holds talks with Mozambican president]]></title>
<column>Photo</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/photo/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914496.shtml</link>
<description>Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose for a group photo with President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo and his wife Gueta Chapo ahead of the talks between Xi and Chapo at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 21, 2026. </description><pubDate>2026-04-22 09:22:03</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trump threatens to bomb Iran again after announcing ceasefire extension]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914401.shtml</link>
<description>U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that any move by the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would preclude a deal with Iran, warning that an agreement would be impossible unless "we blow up the rest of their country."

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<title><![CDATA[China, S. Korea hold ceremony for handover of remains of Chinese martyrs in Korean War]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914403.shtml</link>
<description>China and South Korea held a handover ceremony on Wednesday morning at Incheon International Airport for the remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953), along with 146 personal effects. </description><pubDate>2026-04-22 09:17:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Xi meets special envoy of Lao leader Thongloun]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914421.shtml</link>
<description>Laos firmly supports the major global initiatives proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping and is willing to deepen comprehensive and practical cooperation with China to continuously achieve new results in building a Laos-China community with a shared future.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 08:51:27</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chinese premier meets Mozambican president]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914412.shtml</link>
<description>BEIJING, April 21--China will help Mozambique extend its industrial chains, increase added value and better turn its resource advantages into development momentum, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 08:51:27</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[China's top legislator meets European Parliament vice president]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914414.shtml</link>
<description>BEIJING, April 21--Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress, met with Vice President of the European Parliament Younous Omarjee in Beijing on Tuesday.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 08:51:27</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[China, Canada to further increase passenger, cargo flights]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914415.shtml</link>
<description>BEIJING, April 21--China and Canada will further increase passenger and cargo flights between the two countries to meet the growing demand for economic and trade exchanges as well as cross-border travel.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 08:51:27</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[China advances flood control, disaster relief efforts in key southern regions]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914413.shtml</link>
<description>BEIJING, April 21--Chinese authorities have arranged flood control, emergency rescue and disaster relief work in key regions as frequent rainfall continues to hit the southern part of the country.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 08:51:27</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[China welcomes more U.S.-funded enterprises to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation: Chinese vice premier]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914411.shtml</link>
<description>China welcomes more U.S.-funded enterprises, including GE HealthCare, to keep deepening mutually beneficial cooperation with China and share the opportunities brought by China's vast market and high-quality development, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said on Tuesday.

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<title><![CDATA[Chinese business chamber criticizes EU decision under foreign subsidies rules]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914409.shtml</link>
<description>BRUSSELS, April 21--A Chinese business chamber on Tuesday voiced its strong opposition to a European Commission decision to exclude a Chinese company from a public procurement project in Portugal.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 08:51:06</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Israel, Lebanon to hold 2nd ambassador-level talks in U.S. amid fragile ceasefire]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914397.shtml</link>
<description>Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold their second ambassador-level talks at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., U.S. media reported Tuesday.

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<title><![CDATA[13 dead in firecracker-making unit blast in south India]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914398.shtml</link>
<description>NEW DELHI, April 22--At least 13 persons died and nearly two dozen were injured when a powerful blast occurred inside a firecracker-manufacturing unit in Indias southern state of Kerala on Tuesday, confirmed a local police officer.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 08:50:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[China issues guidelines to improve capacity, quality of service sector]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914392.shtml</link>
<description>China has issued a new set of guidelines aimed at expanding capacity and upgrading the quality of the service sector.  The guidelines, released by the State Council on Tuesday, state that the total scale of China's service sector is expected to reach 100 trillion yuan (about 14.58 trillion U.S. dollars) by 2030.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 08:46:56</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[China, Mozambique upgrade ties as Xi, Chapo hold talks]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914374.shtml</link>
<description>Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo held talks in Beijing on Tuesday, and the two heads of state agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a China-Mozambique community with a shared future in the new era.</description><pubDate>2026-04-22 08:41:03</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[UN official hails China's early warning cooperation as global model]]></title>
<column>Ecns wire</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-04-22/detail-ihfcvrrh5914367.shtml</link>
<description>While the Maldives is facing increasingly frequent extreme weather events, just 24 hours' notice before a hazardous event can reduce damage by up to 30 percent. "It's not statistics. It's lives saved. It is protects livelihoods across sectors. The impact is immediate," said Adnan Cheema, the Resident Representative for UNDP in the Republic of Maldives, in an exclusive interview with China News Service.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 22:33:59</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Picturesque tea mountain in central China's Hubei]]></title>
<column>Photo</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/photo/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5913924.shtml</link>
<description>Winding paths and scattered village houses blend into the serene landscape, composing a peaceful ecological scenery. 
The tea gardens in Hefeng now cover more than 700 hectares.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 18:27:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[In Numbers: China-Mozambique ties]]></title>
<column>Ecns wire</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5913834.shtml</link>
<description> It is the first state visit to China by a Mozambique's head of state in 10 years, and it is also President Chapo's first visit to China since taking office.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 17:58:51</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Japan eases arms export rules, drawing public concern]]></title>
<column>Ecns wire</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5913700.shtml</link>
<description>The Japanese government revised its defense equipment export rules on Tuesday, allowing the overseas sale of a broader range of military equipment, including items with lethal capabilities, local media reported.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 17:06:14</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[EconoScope | Shift in A-share 'top stock' highlights rise of tech sector in China]]></title>
<column>Ecns wire</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5913692.shtml</link>
<description></description><pubDate>2026-04-21 17:03:51</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Apple says Tim Cook to become executive chairman, John Ternus next CEO]]></title>
<column>Sci-tech</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/news/sci-tech/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5913331.shtml</link>
<description>Apple said Monday that CEO Tim Cook will become executive chairman of the company's board of directors, while John Ternus, Apple's senior vice-president of hardware engineering, will become the company's next CEO effective Sept 1, 2026.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 13:34:14</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[1 Chinese national missing after falling overboard near South Korea's Jeju]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5913313.shtml</link>
<description>A Chinese national remains missing, after falling overboard from a cruise ship near South Korea's Jeju Island on Monday, according to the Chinese Consulate General in Jeju.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 13:15:04</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Second Chinese-built large cruise ship to sail soon]]></title>
<column>Travel</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/travel/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912905.shtml</link>
<description>Adora Cruises, a Chinese flagship cruise company, unveiled its latest products and inaugural itineraries for its second Chinese-built large cruise ship in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Monday, aiming to further promote cruise culture and expand its presence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. </description><pubDate>2026-04-21 10:13:11</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Morning milk tea in Yangon, afternoon hotpot in Chongqing: city weaves a denser 'Air Silk Road']]></title>
<column>Ecns wire</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912847.shtml</link>
<description>With the new direct passenger flight launched at the end of 2025, people in Myanmar can now enjoy morning tea in Yangon and afternoon hotpot in Chongqing. </description><pubDate>2026-04-21 09:50:46</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Energy sector shows resilience in Q1]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912830.shtml</link>
<description>Chinas energy sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and strategic depth in the first quarter of the year, with production of coal, crude oil, natural gas and electricity all hitting record highs for the period.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 09:45:46</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Smart factories power China's growth rebound]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912831.shtml</link>
<description>Walk into a mid-sized electronics factory in Shenzhen today, and you might not find the assembly line workers you expected. Instead, robotic arms move with eerie precision, artificial intelligence-driven quality inspection cameras scan components at speeds no human eye can match, and a digital dashboard tracks every unit from raw material to finished product in real time. This is not a vision of the future; it is the present, and it is quietly reshaping what "Made in China" means for the global economy.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 09:45:46</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Preventing resurrection of militarism is Japan's due obligation: FM spokesperson]]></title>
<column>Ecns wire</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912828.shtml</link>
<description>Preventing the resurrection of militarism is Japan's due obligation and the strong will of the international community, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said at a regular press conference on Monday.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 09:45:41</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Legacy of Ping-Pong Diplomacy stands test of time]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912826.shtml</link>
<description>Time has had a significant impact over the past 55 years on many people, including the Chinese and United States table tennis players who took part in the groundbreaking Ping-Pong Diplomacy that started in 1971 and helped thaw the ice between the two countries.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 09:44:49</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hamas holds talks in Cairo with mediators and representatives of various Palestinian factions.]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912824.shtml</link>
<description>Hamas holds talks in Cairo with mediators and representatives of various Palestinian factions.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 09:44:49</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PLA warns Japan after Strait transit]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912812.shtml</link>
<description>The provocative action by Japan in the Taiwan Strait will elicit resolute and strong responses from China's People's Liberation Army, according to military affairs observers.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 09:44:47</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[County blends preservation with tourism-led economic growth]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912817.shtml</link>
<description>Over the past two years, Chusum county in the Xizang autonomous region has made steady progress in cultural tourism development, drawing on its rich heritage and unique plateau landscapes to attract visitors and improve local livelihoods. At the center of this transformation is the Lhagyari Palaces, a site of deep historical significance that now plays a growing role in the local economy.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 09:44:47</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trump says extension of ceasefire with Iran 'highly unlikely']]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912822.shtml</link>
<description>US President Donald Trump said on Monday it is "highly unlikely" he would extend a two-week ceasefire with Iran if a deal is not reached before it ends this week, according to a Bloomberg report.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 09:44:47</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Israeli tanks open fire towards the eastern areas of Khan Younis city in the southern Gaza Strip]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912814.shtml</link>
<description>Israeli tanks open fire towards the eastern areas of Khan Younis city in the southern Gaza Strip.-Palestinian media.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 09:44:47</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A stone testament to enduring ties]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912816.shtml</link>
<description>The Lhagyari Palaces in Chusum county, Xizang autonomous region, stand as magnificent historical landmarks that reflect centuries of cultural exchange and ethnic integration between Tibetan chieftains and the central dynasties, according to historians and scholars.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 09:44:47</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Japanese PM sends ritual offering to notorious war-linked Yasukuni Shrine]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912820.shtml</link>
<description>Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday sent a ritual offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine, a symbol of Japanese militarism and wartime aggression, on the occasion of its spring festival.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 09:44:47</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mozambican president visits Qinghai Province to learn clean energy industry]]></title>
<column>Photo</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/photo/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912789.shtml</link>
<description>President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo leads a delegation to visit the Clean Energy and Green Computing Dispatching Center in Qinghai Province on April 19, 2026, where he learns about the province's advantages in clean energy resources and the development of its green computing industry. </description><pubDate>2026-04-21 09:35:13</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mozambican president visits Qinghai Province in NW China]]></title>
<column>Photo</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/photo/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912780.shtml</link>
<description>President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo leads a delegation to visit Banyan Village, Huzhu Tu Autonomous County, Haidong City, in northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 19, 2026.</description><pubDate>2026-04-21 09:33:04</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[U.S. Labor Secretary to step down: White House]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912761.shtml</link>
<description>U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving her post amid an investigation into alleged misconduct, becoming the third cabinet member to step down during President Donald Trump's second term. </description><pubDate>2026-04-21 09:26:30</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[U.S. singer D4vd charged with murder over teen girl's death]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912754.shtml</link>
<description>Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged U.S. singer and social media figure D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered and decomposed remains were found last year in a Tesla registered to him. </description><pubDate>2026-04-21 09:24:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PLA warns Japan after Strait transit]]></title>
<column>Military</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/news/military/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912741.shtml</link>
<description>The provocative action by Japan in the Taiwan Strait will elicit resolute and strong responses from China's People's Liberation Army, according to military affairs observers. </description><pubDate>2026-04-21 09:06:41</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Effort targets irregular stock selloffs]]></title>
<column>Business</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/business/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcvrrh5912734.shtml</link>
<description>China is intensifying its crackdown on irregular share disposals by listed companies' major shareholders, as new draft rules seek to reduce enforcement discretion, enhance market fairness and improve investor protections, officials and experts said. </description><pubDate>2026-04-21 08:56:43</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Xi says normal passage through Strait of Hormuz should be maintained]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7248151.shtml</link>
<description>Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be maintained.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 19:46:24</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pentagon rift highlights tensions in U.S. defense leadership]]></title>
<column>Ecns wire</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7248073.shtml</link>
<description>A recent disagreement between U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has brought Washington's internal power struggles back into the spotlight, following recent personnel decisions and public remarks that exposed divisions within the Pentagon.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 18:38:11</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Comicomment: U.S. threatens NATO exit, escalating alliance tensions]]></title>
<column>Video</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/video/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7247756.shtml</link>
<description>If Washington scales back its commitments while pressing Europe to assume more—and hints at an exit—it risks removing a cornerstone of the alliance. This could trigger a chain reaction, placing the transatlantic framework under mounting strain and raising the possibility that an already fragile organization could ultimately unravel.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 17:19:09</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Japan's drill role stirs unease]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7247639.shtml</link>
<description>Japans plan to join a United States-Philippine military drill is raising questions over how the Association of Southeast Asian Nations can safeguard its neutrality and preserve its centrality, analysts say.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 16:53:13</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Service sector emerges as key driver of domestic energy demand]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7247642.shtml</link>
<description>China's electricity consumption — a key barometer of economic activity — maintained steady growth in March, driven largely by a robust expansion in high-tech services and the green energy sector, official data showed on Monday.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 16:53:13</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Parents warned after rat poison found in baby food]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7247638.shtml</link>
<description>Parents in Austria have been warned that a popular brand of baby food has been contaminated with rat poison.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 16:53:13</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mexico, Spain leaders meet as ties thaw]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7247644.shtml</link>
<description>Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Barcelona on Saturday after a summit of progressive leaders, signaling a rapprochement during the first presidential visit to the Mediterranean country in eight years.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 16:53:13</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Life in Lebanon: Israeli destruction forces many to leave south Lebanon]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7247630.shtml</link>
<description>Thousands of Lebanese citizens uprooted by the war are returning to their homes, as a fragile ceasefire continues to hold between Hezbollah and Israel. Many, however, are finding the living conditions difficult. Adel EL Mahrouky reports from southern Lebanon.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 16:52:12</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[El Nino likely to form in coming months, raise global heat risk: China climate center]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7247632.shtml</link>
<description>A new El Nino event, a climate phenomenon marked by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, is likely to develop in the coming months and could reach moderate or stronger intensity later this year, raising the risk of higher global temperatures and more extreme weather.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 16:52:12</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[U.S. pledges probe into missing or dead scientists amid swirling speculation ]]></title>
<column>Ecns wire</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7247412.shtml</link>
<description>The White House said Friday it will review a series of cases involving missing or deceased researchers to determine whether any connections exist, according to U.S. media reports.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 14:53:32</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Renowned documentary director dies at 43]]></title>
<column>Ecns wire</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7247400.shtml</link>
<description>Chinese documentary director Ye Jun, known for Masters in the Forbidden City and the short film series Every Treasure Tells a Story, died at 43 on Saturday. </description><pubDate>2026-04-20 14:49:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Japanese protesters rally against government's militarization push]]></title>
<column>Photo</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/photo/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7247289.shtml</link>
<description>More than 30,000 Japanese protesters rallied on Sunday around Japan's parliament building, opposing the push made by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government to lift restrictions on arms exports, amend the pacifist constitution, and other dangerous moves toward remilitarization.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 13:31:22</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Phase I of Canton Fair attracts 167,000 overseas buyers ]]></title>
<column>Photo</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/photo/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7247260.shtml</link>
<description>The first phase of the 139th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, closed on Sunday with a record number of overseas buyers.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 13:27:48</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Humanoid robot surpasses human half-marathon world record in Beijing]]></title>
<column>Sports</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/news/sports/2026-04-21/detail-ihfcrmac7247005.shtml</link>
<description>Humanoid robot named "Flash" from Shenzhen Honor Smart Technology Development Co., Ltd. claimed victory at the 2026 Beijing E-Town half-marathon with a time of 50 minutes and 26 seconds in autonomous navigation on Sunday, beating the human world record of 57:20.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 10:23:37</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[World's largest snack store opens in Changsha]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7247002.shtml</link>
<description>A snack-lovers "kingdom" was unveiled in Changsha, Hunan province, on Friday, with the 12,000-square-meter facility setting a Guinness World Record as the world's largest snack store.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 10:20:47</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Nation's market seen as magnet for German firms]]></title>
<column>Business</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/business/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7246953.shtml</link>
<description>The resilience of the Chinese economy provides a rare sense of certainty in a volatile world, which is why foreign investors continue to express confidence in its bright prospects, experts said.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 10:02:47</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[China exceeds land recovery targets, sets 2030 goals]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7246928.shtml</link>
<description>China will accelerate efforts to fully remediate abandoned historical mines during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, building on the remarkable progress made in mine rehabilitation over the past five years, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 09:54:21</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Indian media: As many as 18 people killed in massive explosion at TN's firecracker unit]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7246875.shtml</link>
<description>Indian media:As many as 18 people killed in massive explosion at TNs firecracker unit.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 08:48:34</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[France's Macron to meet with Lebanon's PM in Paris on Tuesday: Elysee]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7246877.shtml</link>
<description>Frances Macron to meet with Lebanons PM in Paris on Tuesday:Elysee.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 08:48:34</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hainan consumer fair hits all the right notes]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7246873.shtml</link>
<description>A Ukrainian visitor at the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, Hainan province, last week slipped on a pair of ordinary-looking glasses. Seconds later, he broke into a smile and exclaimed, "Nice!"</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 08:47:19</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Iran-U.S. peace talks hang in the balance]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7246869.shtml</link>
<description>Iran and the United States have separately hinted at some progress in their latest negotiations through intermediaries following short-lived diplomatic progress over the weekend.Agencies and Xinhua contributed to this story.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 08:47:19</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chinese toon bids savory farewell to spring]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-20/detail-ihfcrmac7246870.shtml</link>
<description>For Sun Lixin, a 68-year-old Beijing native who has spent more than half a century in the kitchen, few aromas are unfamiliar.Each spring, there is a particular one he waits for:the sharp, unmistakable scent of fresh Chinese toon shoots, rising suddenly and vividly with the season.</description><pubDate>2026-04-20 08:47:19</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Comicomment: Deepening transatlantic rifts put NATO on shaky ground]]></title>
<column>Ecns wire</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-04-19/detail-ihfcrmac7246455.shtml</link>
<description>Since the end of the Cold War, deeper structural tensions have emerged, with its bloc-based security model increasingly misaligned with the diverse interests of member states and a shifting multipolar world—evident in transatlantic divisions over the Middle East.</description><pubDate>2026-04-19 14:22:57</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[China carries out test flight of world's first maritime ground-effect vehicle]]></title>
<column>Sci-tech</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/news/sci-tech/2026-04-19/detail-ihfcrmac7246318.shtml</link>
<description>The world's first maritime ground-effect vehicle, led by CSSC Haishen Medical Technology Co Ltd, successfully completed its test flight this week, marking China's comprehensive capability in maritime emergency medical rescue reaching an internationally advanced level.</description><pubDate>2026-04-19 11:35:06</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2026 Shanghai International Flower Show kicks off]]></title>
<column>Culture</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/news/culture/2026-04-19/detail-ihfcrmac7246307.shtml</link>
<description>The opening ceremony took place at the Huangpu district main venue in Dongtaili, Xintiandi, where 18 new flower varieties were unveiled, and a digital map of the flower show was launched.</description><pubDate>2026-04-19 11:30:48</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Honor robots claim top 3 spots at Beijing half-marathon]]></title>
<column>Sports</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/news/sports/2026-04-19/detail-ihfcrmac7246292.shtml</link>
<description>Humanoid robots displayed speed and endurance to set a new record during the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon on April 19.</description><pubDate>2026-04-19 11:26:54</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hezbollah leader vows to retaliate against Israeli ceasefire violations, seeks fresh start with Lebanese government]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-19/detail-ihfcrmac7246285.shtml</link>
<description>Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem said on Saturday the ceasefire with Israel must mean a complete halt to aggression, warning the group will retaliate against Israeli violations in southern Lebanon.</description><pubDate>2026-04-19 11:23:27</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PLA conducts sea, air patrols in East China Sea]]></title>
<column>Military</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/news/military/2026-04-19/detail-ihfcrmac7246256.shtml</link>
<description>The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command conducted joint readiness patrols in the relevant waters and airspace of the East China Sea on Saturday, according to a spokesperson. </description><pubDate>2026-04-19 09:53:42</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[China's consumer goods expo rides wave of innovation, new consumption trends]]></title>
<column>Business</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/business/2026-04-19/detail-ihfcrmac7246253.shtml</link>
<description>The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), a key gateway into China's vast consumer market and a platform for China to offer more quality consumer products to the rest of the world, is scheduled to conclude in the tropical island province of Hainan Saturday.</description><pubDate>2026-04-19 09:51:56</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Protection of cultural relics strengthened]]></title>
<column>Culture</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/news/culture/2026-04-19/detail-ihfcrmac7246240.shtml</link>
<description>In 2021, when archaeologists opened the Xuewei No 1 Tomb in Dulan county, Qinghai province, the tomb chamber was a picture of chaos. Many artifacts were missing, while others lay scattered in pieces, bearing clear evidence of repeated tomb raids.</description><pubDate>2026-04-19 09:49:47</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wulong's World Natural Heritage draws global travelers to Chongqing]]></title>
<column>Ecns wire</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-04-19/detail-ihfcrmac7246193.shtml</link>
<description>From rock specimens in a museum to towering karst peaks, from a sound-and-light landscape performance venue to a cave used for astronaut training - Wulong District of Chongqing, part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site "South China Karst" is accelerating its drive to become a "world-renowned tourist destination."</description><pubDate>2026-04-19 08:11:43</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Insights | Cutting-edge tech products wow international exhibitors at sixth consumer expo]]></title>
<column>Video</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/video/2026-04-18/detail-ihfcrmac7246142.shtml</link>
<description>Visitors say China is rapidly turning innovation into consumer products, driven by fast-changing demand and a massive market. From smart gadgets to culturally rich products, the event highlights how technology and tradition are coming together to shape China’s evolving consumer landscape.</description><pubDate>2026-04-18 22:32:16</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[More health insurance coverage for cancer patients in China]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-18/detail-ihfcrmac7245603.shtml</link>
<description>A six-week course of treatment for brain cancer at a hospital in China can cost about 54,000 yuan (about 7,870 U.S. dollars), a price that could be unaffordable for many families, given the country's per capita disposable income of 43,377 yuan in 2025.

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<title><![CDATA[China to carry out intensive space missions in 2026, says CNSA]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-18/detail-ihfcrmac7245514.shtml</link>
<description>China will carry out intensive space missions in 2026, including Tianwen-2's close approach and observation of its target asteroid, an official of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Friday.

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<title><![CDATA[CICPE 2026 in south China's Hainan FTP sees record int'l participation]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-18/detail-ihfcrmac7245341.shtml</link>
<description>The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), the first major international event since the start of island-wide special customs operations in Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), drew record-breaking international participation this week.

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<title><![CDATA[Insights | China a key partner as Hainan consumer expo unlocks new opportunities for investors  ]]></title>
<column>Video</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/video/2026-04-18/detail-ihfcrmac7245225.shtml</link>
<description>The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) opened Monday in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province. This year’s event marks the first edition since the Hainan Free Trade Port fully launched island-wide special customs operations in December last year. 

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<title><![CDATA[UN chief urges future guided by rule of law, not raw power]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-18/detail-ihfcrmac7245160.shtml</link>
<description>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on the international community to choose a future governed by the rule of law rather than one driven by raw power in The Hague, the Netherlands.

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<title><![CDATA[Iran says transferring enriched uranium to U.S. never an option]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-18/detail-ihfcrmac7245146.shtml</link>
<description>Iran will not transfer its enriched uranium to a foreign country, and sending it to the United States has never been under consideration, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Friday.

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<title><![CDATA[From green to digital intelligence: China–ASEAN's integrated upgrade]]></title>
<column>Ecns wire</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-04-17/detail-ihfcrmac7244508.shtml</link>
<description>As the digital wave converges with green development, China and ASEAN are forging a new model of high-quality cooperation. New energy vehicles are crossing borders, clean energy grids are increasingly interconnected, digital infrastructure is linking entire regions, and smart agriculture is transforming rural landscapes. At the same time, precision meteorology is enhancing public well-being, while joint ecological governance is protecting the shared environment. Driven by digital innovation and anchored in sustainability, China and ASEAN are deepening practical, multi-sector collaboration to shape a mutually beneficial and sustainable future for the region.</description><pubDate>2026-04-17 16:59:41</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete third series of extravehicular activities]]></title>
<column>Photo</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/photo/2026-04-17/detail-ihfcrmac7244379.shtml</link>
<description>The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's third series of extravehicular activities on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency.</description><pubDate>2026-04-17 16:22:30</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The 6th China International Consumer Products Expo opens to public]]></title>
<column>Photo</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/photo/2026-04-17/detail-ihfcrmac7244370.shtml</link>
<description>Visitors tour the exhibition halls at the 6th China International Consumer Products Expo, which opened its doors to the public in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province on April 16, 2026. </description><pubDate>2026-04-17 16:20:58</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[China-Vietnam Ties: From student to scholar: A Vietnamese teacher's China journey reflects closer educational cooperation]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-17/detail-ihfcrmac7244175.shtml</link>
<description>During their talks on Wednesday, top leaders from China and Vietnam agreed to strengthen collaboration across various fields, including youth exchange. A Vietnamese student who came to China nearly two decades ago is now shaping the next generation of engineers here. Her story offers a vivid example of how education cooperation between the two neighbors is turning into lasting people-to-people connections. Yang Jinghao has the story.</description><pubDate>2026-04-17 15:08:57</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[China Fruit Market: Durian shipments from Southeast Asia hit peak season as border clearance cut to 5-day delivery]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-17/detail-ihfcrmac7244174.shtml</link>
<description>As the tropical fruit season gets into full swing, markets for imported ASEAN fruit in southern Chinas Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region are bustling with activity.One day to harvest, fumigate and pack, then it leaves for China the next day.Five days, flat, and its ready here to sell.&amp;quot;.</description><pubDate>2026-04-17 15:08:57</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mexican authorities report possible oil spill detected near Pemex offshore Abkatun-Cantarell site]]></title>
<column>World</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/world/2026-04-17/detail-ihfcrmac7244172.shtml</link>
<description>Mexican authorities report possible oil spill detected near Pemex offshore Abkatun-Cantarell site.</description><pubDate>2026-04-17 15:08:18</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hainan Expo 2026: CCBC: We see growing positive momentum in China-Canada economic relations]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-17/detail-ihfcrmac7244159.shtml</link>
<description>With Canada serving as the Guest Country of Honor at this years Hainan Expo, China-Canada economic ties are seeing new opportunities emerge across various sectors.Our reporter Xu Yi spoke with a representative from the Canada-China Business Council for more insights.</description><pubDate>2026-04-17 15:07:11</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NDRC plans to unlock China's untapped market potential]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-17/detail-ihfcrmac7244158.shtml</link>
<description>With the boosting of domestic demand a key priority during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, China will formulate and release an implementation plan to aid in accomplishing that goal, Wang Changlin, deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission, said on Friday.</description><pubDate>2026-04-17 15:07:11</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[China-Spain Ties: Chinese Ministry of Commerce: Trade, investment cooperation gains momentum after Sánchez visit]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-17/detail-ihfcrmac7244161.shtml</link>
<description>China has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening economic ties with Spain following Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchezs fourth visit to China in four years.Chinas Ministry of Commerce highlighted steady progress in bilateral economic and trade cooperation.</description><pubDate>2026-04-17 15:07:11</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tech firm tops A-share rankings as China's market shifts toward innovation-led growth]]></title>
<column>China</column>
<link>http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-04-17/detail-ihfcrmac7244156.shtml</link>
<description>A high-tech company overtook a traditional blue-chip on Friday to become the most expensive stock in Chinas A-share market, underscoring a broader market shift toward innovation-driven growth.</description><pubDate>2026-04-17 15:07:11</pubDate>
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