Quick question for you: who protects the blue skies, clear waters and green mountains we all enjoy? Now China has a new answer: the Ecological and Environmental Code. On Thursday, the 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, adopted the environmental code.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, saying the international community broadly agrees that the fighting must stop, and urging all sides to press the parties involved to halt military operations.
According to the 2026 Government Work Report, during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the proportion of days with good air quality in prefecture-level and above cities rose to 89.3%.
Have you used anything made in China? Which areas do you hope "Made in China" will become smarter in? Let's head to Chang'an Avenue and hear what Chinese and foreign passersby have to say.
China remains highly vigilant against and firmly opposes Japan's attempts to seek breakthroughs on the Taiwan question, a foreign ministry spokesperson said here Monday.
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.
"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.
As these advances continue, how can "AI+" open up new frontiers for consumption? On this topic, let's head to Chang'an Avenue and speak with both Chinese and international friends to hear their views.
"Two sessions" are coming. We are listening.The year 2026 marks the start of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), ushering in a pivotal period for building on past achievements and breaking new ground. So what new changes and opportunities will the next five years bring?
The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting on Saturday afternoon following U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran, amid escalating tensions across the Middle East.
Focusing on the post-election trend toward political rightward shift in Japanese politics, Chen Yang, a young scholar of Japanese affairs, and Shiro Hanatani, a local city councilor from Japan, shared their opinions.
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the latest cybersecurity package rolled out by the European Commission aimed at forcibly de-risking supply chains in the mobile networks, which some commentators say targets China.
Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, speaks during a UN Security Council meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, U.S., January 15, 2026."The Tribunal systematically adjudicated and exposed the crimes of Japanese militarism in planning, preparing for, and invading China and other Asian nations, as well as in launching the Pacific War," Sun said.
China blasted the "China threat" narrative and called for safeguarding the international law when commenting on the Greenland issue on Monday.
The second showcase of works from the "New Era, New Images" program, also known as the IP Plan, along with the launch of its third edition, was held in Beijing on Thursday. More than 200 participants attended the event, including Chinese and international industry professionals, scholars, government officials and media representatives.
At the very start of 2026, a president was seized by another president. Can anyone imagine such a surreal opening to the new year? The U.S. military launched a series of attacks against Venezuela on Jan. 3, seizing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Maduro made his first appearance Monday morning at a New York courthouse.
The forcible removal of Venezuela's elected president Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. military, followed by Maduro's transfer across borders to face what is presented as a judicial process, is, in the 21st century, a tragedy for humanity and a grotesque parody of the international order. Whatever the charges, whatever the justifications offered, such an act signals a readiness to abandon all restraint.
China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the United States blatant use of force against a sovereign state and action against its president, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Saturday following U.S. military strikes against Venezuela.
The past year has not been a peaceful one inside the United Nations headquarters in New York, as the world continued to be entangled in wars, humanitarian crises and growing geopolitical divisions amid mounting pressure on the multilateral system.
As 2025 draws to a close, a term originally from the gaming world, the “kill line”, has recently entered online discussions as a lens to understand U.S. social and economic vulnerability, sparking widespread debate.
The European Union should approach China-EU trade ties with pragmatism, acknowledging their mutually beneficial foundations and managing frictions through dialogue rather than allowing them to escalate, said market watchers and business leaders on both sides.
A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday reiterated that the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair, and resolving it is a matter for the Chinese people themselves, brooking no external interference.
Neil Labatt has lived more than one life — once a professional athlete on the ice rink, now a globe-trotting entrepreneur. As a child, digging in the backyard, he told his father, “I’m trying to dig a tunnel to China.”
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks concerning Taiwan have sent a gravely erroneous signal to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, blasting the Democratic Progressive Party authorities' disgraceful attempt to ingratiate itself with Japan.
Recently, many Japanese netizens have voiced strong discontent on social media over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on China's Taiwan. Takaichi's wrongful remarks have shaken Japan's political arena, creating a situation of "Japan against Japan." Former Japanese politicians, lawmakers and major Japanese media all have condemned the remarks.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states said on Tuesday that they reject any unilateral and coercive measures that violate international law or impede international cooperation.
The Global Leaders' Meeting on Women was held in Beijing during the golden autumn season from October 13 to 14. On site, China News Network reporter turned a rose into a microphone to interview female leaders and diplomats.
Denisa Saková, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Slovakia, praised China's women's rights protection at the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women on Monday, saying that China has been providing tangible support for promoting gender equality in many countries around the world, and expressed the hope that this process will reach every corner of the world.
“If you could go back to your twenties, what would you say to yourself?”
The Global Leaders' Meeting on Women is being held in Beijing from October 13 to 14. When female officials from various countries were asked what life advice they would give to women around the world, they answered: Listen to your heart and never give up. This message of encouragement is dedicated to every woman striving forward.
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