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China-Laos Railway is accelerating the implementation of simplified customs clearance procedures for passengers to better facilitate bilateral exchanges, Yang Chengxin, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress and mayor of Kunming, capital of Yunnan province, said.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday stressed fully leveraging the unique strengths of enhancing political loyalty in the military, and called for concerted efforts to advance the modernization of national defense and the armed forces in a steady and sustained manner.
Over one third of China's major development targets for the 2026-2030 period will focus on resolving the pressing difficulties and problems that concern the people most, an official told a press conference Saturday.
Iran said on Friday that it has no plan to close the Strait of Hormuz and denied reports claiming that the country has fully blocked the strategic waterway.
When Lyu Yan arrived in Beijing for this year's national legislative session, her suitcase carried more than personal belongings.
Continued efforts will be made to further improve the quality and expand the size of the Chinese capital market during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, which is conducive to the development of new quality productive forces, said Wu Qing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
In recent years, China has continued to improve facilitation services for foreign visitors, introducing a range of measures in visa-free policies, mobile payments, tax refunds, and multilingual services to enhance travel and consumption experiences for international visitors. How is the experience of "traveling in China"? And what do Chinese people observe in this trend? Let's head to Chang'an Avenue and hear what Chinese and foreign passersby think.
The United States and Israel last Saturday launched "major combat operations" against Iran, plunging the war-torn Middle East into a new round of violent conflicts. Although the White House released an image claiming it was building a path to "peace through strength," such rhetoric is little more than a familiar justification for power politics and hegemonic ambition.
China will step up efforts to showcase its magnificent landscapes, rich culture, long history and vibrant modern life to people around the world, Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli said on Saturday.
China is stepping up policies to boost domestic demand and consumption this year to ensure it achieves its 2026 growth target and starts the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period on a strong footing, senior officials said on Friday.
The United States and Israel last Saturday launched "major combat operations" against Iran, plunging the war-torn Middle East into a new round of violent conflicts. Although the White House released an image claiming it was building a path to "peace through strength," such rhetoric is little more than a familiar justification for power politics and hegemonic ambition.
Criticism over the U.S. military action against Venezuela had barely faded when the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes against Iran last Saturday. Although the United States and Iran were still engaged in negotiations, Washington chose to pull the trigger, pushing the region once again toward the brink of war.
The joint military strikes launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran in recent days have triggered a sharp escalation across the Middle East and resulted in a tragic humanitarian disaster.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday stressed unswervingly following the path of health development with Chinese characteristics to ensure decisive progress in advancing the Healthy China Initiative during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
"Two sessions" are ongoing. We are listening. As lawmakers and political advisors gather in Beijing, intangible cultural heritage and the global reach of Chinese culture are once again high on the agenda.
The Press Center for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress holds a news conference on the economy at the Media Center's Press Conference Hall on Friday. Here are some of the highlights.
The 2026 national "two sessions" is currently underway, with the development of different ethnic groups being one of key focuses for many deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Meanwhile, it has also attracted the international attention.
Shanghai will take greater efforts to make its business environment and government services better, which is conducive to building more wholesome industrial chains, said officials and company executives.
Nuclear power has a vital role to play in satisfying the skyrocketing electricity demands of the artificial intelligence sector, and should serve as the reliable, zero-carbon backbone for the nation's rapidly expanding computing infrastructure.
The rapid expansion of US data center construction is creating new opportunities for Chinese heavy equipment manufacturers, and they arrived at North America's largest construction trade show to demonstrate how their portfolios are positioned to meet this growing demand.
BYD on Thursday unveiled its second-generation Blade Battery and flash-charging technology, which it described as a new major breakthrough in electrification, as the Chinese automaker seeks to address key pain points in China's new energy vehicle market.
China's largest coalbed methane field, the Daji Gas Field in north China's Shanxi Province, has exceeded an annual production capacity of 4 billion cubic meters (bcm), becoming an important new contributor to the country's natural gas supply.
China is raising its target for grain output and adopting more systematic measures to safeguard food security amid increasingly frequent extreme weather events and growing global uncertainties.
A glance at the Shougang Park, the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services.The unique industrial character is highlighted, focusing on the revitalization and adaptive reuse of industrial heritage to seamlessly blend with the fair's venues, thereby enhancing the overall quality of the park," Zhao said.
President Xi Jinping on Friday visited national political advisors attending a joint group meeting at the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
A 17-year-old high school student from Zhejiang Province has helped discover a new snake species after spending more than 40 nights conducting field observations in Kuocang Mountain.
2026 marks the 75th anniversary of Xizang's peaceful liberation. How has this plateau transformed over the past decades? And how should the world understand contemporary Xizang? In this episode of China Q&A, we have invited Pema Tso, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress and an anthropologist who has brought Xizang's story to the international stage, to engage in dialogue with Colin Mackerras, a renowned Australian sinologist and fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, to offer field observations and in-depth analysis.
The size of China's service sector is expected to expand beyond 100 trillion yuan (about $14.49 trillion) in the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), head of the country's top economic planner said Friday.
China's GDP is expected to grow by over 6 trillion yuan (about $869.6 billion) this year, head of the country's top economic planner said Friday.
After a days-long disruption, the first resumed flight from Dubai to Shanghai successfully touched down on Thursday evening.
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