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EconoScope | U.S.-Israeli war on Iran costs $2 billion per day, driving up global costs

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ColorWalk goes viral on social media

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Comicomment: Do not let the nuclear tide breach the rampart of peace
CIIE Stories | CIIE as a launchpad for expanding market opportunities
Through 'Jasmine Flower,' Yale voices meet Chinese youth in harmony
UN official: China's tech empowers the Global South
Exploring Tajikistan's snow-capped peaks and celebrating Persian New Year in the Pamirs
Insights | Emerging powers seek more say in international system, not to overturn it, says Singaporean expert Kishore Mahbubani

China

FM meets with DPRK counterpart, both pledge closer cooperation

FM meets with DPRK counterpart, both pledge closer cooperation

Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China is ready to work with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to consolidate the positive momentum of bilateral relations, deliver greater benefits to the two peoples, and jointly promote regional peace and development, during his talks with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui in Pyongyang on Thursday.

Chinese FM refutes reports claiming China plans to provide weapons to Iran

China refuted media reports that it is planning to supply weapons to Iran, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

China Vanke founder denies arrest rumors, former journalist urges public opinion to be restraint

Wang Shi, founder of Chinese real estate giant Vanke, has denied online rumors that he has been taken into custody.

EconoScope | U.S.-Israeli war on Iran costs $2 billion per day, driving up global costs

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is hitting ordinary Americans in their wallets, with rising gasoline prices, more expensive food, higher mortgage rates, and a surge in fertilizer costs.

Business

ASEAN finance chiefs stress resilience, integration amid global uncertainties

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional financial integration and resilience in the face of rising geopolitical and economic uncertainties on Friday.

Middle East conflict to weigh on Asia-Pacific growth: ADB

Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow to 5.1% in both 2026 and 2027, down from 5.4% in 2025, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and persistent trade uncertainty dampen the regional outlook, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday.

Mainland official highlights manufacturing strength after ZXMOTO win, urges cross-strait cooperation

The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office praised the growing global competitiveness of the Chinese mainland manufacturing and called for deeper cross-strait industrial cooperation, following a question about a Chinese motorcycle brand winning an international championship.

China's consumer market captivates global brands

China's consumer market captivates global brands

Travel

ColorWalk goes viral on social media

ColorWalk goes viral on social media

A new spring walking trend called “ColorWalk” has gone viral on Chinese social media, quickly gaining popularity among young people.

ASEAN finance chiefs stress resilience, integration amid global uncertainties

Roses cast a gentle hue over ancient town in Yunnan

China's Qingming holiday sees 845 million trips amid spring travel boom

Uzbekistan Airways resumes Sanya–Tashkent route amid rising demand from Russian-speaking markets

Uzbekistan Airways resumes Sanya–Tashkent route amid rising demand from Russian-speaking markets

'China spa' trend draws global tourists seeking deeper cultural experiences

'China spa' trend draws global tourists seeking deeper cultural experiences

Gallery

Return of the Yangtze 'basket ferry'

Chinese polar icebreaker returns home after fruitful Antarctic research outcomes

Wild alpine azaleas bloom in E China's Anhui

New Hung Hom Waterfront draws visitors

Championship-winning 820RR of ZXMOTOR surges in sales

'New Oriental Express' tourist train to debut in Xinjiang

Cargo throughput via Three Gorges Dam reaches 2.3 bln metric tons by end of March

World's first 10,800-car carrier heads for sea trial

Spectacular view seen as thousands of gulls soar over wetland in Hebei

Culture

Art Kathmandu 2026 opens, highlighting Nepal's artistic heritage

Art Kathmandu 2026 opens, highlighting Nepal's artistic heritage

Sabina Kafle, wife of Nepali Prime Minister Balenendra Shah, attended the opening ceremony along with hundreds of guests, including diplomats stationed in Nepal. After the ceremony, Kafle toured the exhibition with keen interest and listened to presentations by several artists.

China removes tens of thousands of 'AI-modified' videos in content crackdown

China's television regulator said it has removed tens of thousands of AI-altered videos and penalized multiple accounts as part of a campaign to curb problematic online content.

Chinese regulator urges TV industry to curb 'appearance obsession' after drama backlash

China's television regulator has urged the industry to curb "appearance obsession" and refocus on acting and storytelling, following criticism of a popular drama over excessive makeup, according to media reports.

China estimates 1,778 critically endangered pangolins in Guangdong

China has estimated the wild population of Chinese pangolins in Guangdong Province at about 1,778, marking the first comprehensive survey of the species in the region, authorities said.

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Lebanese PM urges national unity amid ongoing war

Apr 13, 2026

BEIRUT, April 12--Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Sunday that Lebanon is making efforts to halt the ongoing war and stressed the need to safeguard national unity and rebuild the state, Lebanons National News Agency reported.

U.S. signals add to instability in Hormuz shipping: report

Apr 13, 2026

The photo released on July 21, 2019 shows the British oil tanker"Stena Impero"surrounded by speedboats of Irans Islamic Revolution Guard Corpsin the Strait of Hormuz, Iran..A total of 172 crude oil tankers are currently en route to the region.

U.S., Iran fail to reach a deal after talks in Pakistan

Apr 13, 2026

The United States and Iran have failed to reach any agreement after 21 hours of talks that concluded on Sunday in Pakistan, putting a fragile two-week ceasefire at grave risk as the six-week-old conflict, which has killed thousands and sent global oil prices soaring, hangs in the balance.

Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine

Apr 10, 2026

MOSCOW, April 9--Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced an Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine, the Kremlin said Thursday.

Xi stresses deepening political rectification at training session for military officials

Apr 8, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged efforts to deepen political rectification in the military to maintain the purity and glory of the people's armed forces.

Trump threatens Iran could be 'taken out' in one night

Apr 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump threatened that Iran could be"taken out"in one night, saying that night"might"come Tuesday.

Nobel laureate calls for balance between AI technology and basic research

Apr 11, 2026

Although artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, the scientific research paradigm based on physical experiments must be upheld in critical fields, and overreliance on AI should be avoided, said Nobel chemistry laureate Arieh Warshel during an exclusive interview with China News Service at Southwest University in Chongqing on Friday.

China to advance space computing industry amid global race for tech edge

Apr 10, 2026

China is set to roll out policies to accelerate the development of the space computing industry, a strategic move that could reshape how data is processed in orbit and cement the nations position in the global technology race.

Mainland official highlights manufacturing strength after ZXMOTO win, urges cross-strait cooperation

Apr 9, 2026

The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office praised the growing global competitiveness of the Chinese mainland manufacturing and called for deeper cross-strait industrial cooperation, following a question about a Chinese motorcycle brand winning an international championship.

China probes online abuse targeting Olympic champion Quan Hongchan

Apr 8, 2026

China has launched an investigation into online abuse targeting Olympic champion Quan Hongchan, after a social media group was exposed for sustained harassment.

Eight Chinese paddlers make last 16 at ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup

Apr 2, 2026

Sun Yingsha of China hits a shot in the womens singles group match against Dina Meshref of Egypt at the ITTF Mens and Womens World Cup in Macao Special Administrative Region, April 1, 2026./VCG.Wang will face Felix Lebrun of France on Friday while Wen takes on Lin Yun-ju of Chinese Taipei.

1,790 athletes to compete at Sanya Asian Beach Games as final preparations intensify

Mar 26, 2026

With less than one month to go until the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Beach Games, organizers said the final phase of preparations is underway, with event coordination, venue construction, and services on track. Athlete registration has concluded, and the operational framework for the competition is in place.

Nobel laureate calls for balance between AI technology and basic research

Apr 11, 2026

Although artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, the scientific research paradigm based on physical experiments must be upheld in critical fields, and overreliance on AI should be avoided, said Nobel chemistry laureate Arieh Warshel during an exclusive interview with China News Service at Southwest University in Chongqing on Friday.

Insights | Experts extol tangible fruits from ties between China and ASEAN countries

Apr 8, 2026

China and ASEAN commenced their dialogue relations in 1991, and after more than 30 years of diligent collaboration, they have forged a solid, comprehensive strategic partnership.

China urges immediate ceasefire in Mideast

Mar 13, 2026

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.