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China urges Japan to address its wrongful rhetoric and action on Taiwan

China urges Japan to address its wrongful rhetoric and action on Taiwan

Japan should first and foremost address its wrongful rhetoric and action on Taiwan, and halt its reckless remilitarization drive, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday.

Putin says Russia, China actively expanding contacts in various sectors

Russia and China are actively expanding their contacts in politics, the economy and defence, while broadening humanitarian exchanges and encouraging person-to-person interaction, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday in a video message delivered ahead of his state visit to China.

Putin says Russian-Chinese ties reach truly unprecedented level

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a video address on Tuesday before his state visit to China.

Delegates call for AI cooperation, trade resilience at APEC SOM2 meeting

As the plenary session of the second Senior Officials' Meetings, or SOM2, of APEC 2026 opened in Shanghai on Monday, delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region are urging stronger collaboration on artificial intelligence, trade resilience, and multilateral cooperation in the face of global uncertainty.

Business

Michael Owen carries lychees and cheers at Guangzhou grassroots soccer match

When Michael Owen carried a shoulder pole to hand over lychees to players on Sunday at the Yuexiushan Stadium in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, cheers echoed throughout the stadium.

Dalian reels in the benefits as big-game fishing thrives

It's 5 am, and as the first rays of sunrise touch the waters north of Dalian, Liaoning province, several fishing enthusiasts board a yacht bound for a "sea ranch", hoping to land some big game fish.

Cambridge innovation hub sets ambitious growth plan

Cambridge Science Park, the United Kingdom's oldest and largest hub for science and technology innovation, is planning a 30-year expansion that would triple its capacity for research-focused companies.

China unveils domestically developed racing fuel aimed at replacing imports

China unveils domestically developed racing fuel aimed at replacing imports

Travel

Blending tea culture with travel

Blending tea culture with travel

When Derek Poskin first arrived in the historic canal city of Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, in 2016, he was tracing a poem by Tang Dynastypoet Li Bai and developing a growing appreciation for Chinese tea culture.

Hainan duty-free sales hit 22.22 billion yuan in six months under revised policy

Beijing restaurants see surge during May Day break

China railways handle 158 million passenger trips during May Day holiday rush

Brazil announces visa-free travel for Chinese citizens

Brazil announces visa-free travel for Chinese citizens

South Koreans' favorability toward China hits six-year high

South Koreans' favorability toward China hits six-year high

Gallery

Chinese Nobel laureate Mo Yan gives literary lecture in Sao Paulo

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for state visit to China

China launches Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite group

Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed railway tests full-line operation

Animation-themed equipment exhibition helps exhibitors expand diverse business opportunities

'Dopamine'-colored bus station in NW China injects vitality into Silk Road cultural tourism

China launches cargo craft Tianzhou-10 to send supplies for space station

China claims 12th straight men's title at table tennis team worlds

China claims its 7th straight women's title at table tennis team worlds

Culture

Temple of Heaven: The enduring architectural heart of Beijing

Temple of Heaven: The enduring architectural heart of Beijing

The Temple of Heaven, known in Chinese as Tiantan, is an iconic symbol of Beijing.The overall 28 pillars correspond to the 28 Mansions of ancient Chinese astronomy, a system used for celestial observations and calendar-making.

Michael Owen carries lychees and cheers at Guangzhou grassroots soccer match

When Michael Owen carried a shoulder pole to hand over lychees to players on Sunday at the Yuexiushan Stadium in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, cheers echoed throughout the stadium.

A young maestro on a global stage

Wearing a pitch-black dress shirt and dark-rimmed spectacles, 26-year-old Tarmo Peltokoski returned for his fifth curtain call before an enthusiastic audience that broke into sustained applause. It was an explosive mainland debut for the Gen Z conductor at the Xinghai Concert Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on April 26. Grasping the conductor's score of Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No 11 in G Minor, he held it high above his head before clutching it tightly to his chest. The audience reciprocated with passionate shouts of bravo.

Lollipop sparks tourism debate

A viral video of a costumed performer feeding candy to a tourist has forced China's immersive tourism industry to ask a difficult question: where does hospitality end and impropriety begin? A bell rings. A curtain parts. A young man in a crimson-and-black robe steps out, smiling. He lifts a red veil, bites a lollipop and leans toward a visitor.

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Putin says Russia, China actively expanding contacts in various sectors

May 19, 2026

Russia and China are actively expanding their contacts in politics, the economy and defence, while broadening humanitarian exchanges and encouraging person-to-person interaction, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday in a video message delivered ahead of his state visit to China.

Putin says Russian-Chinese ties reach truly unprecedented level

May 19, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a video address on Tuesday before his state visit to China.

Delegates call for AI cooperation, trade resilience at APEC SOM2 meeting

May 19, 2026

As the plenary session of the second Senior Officials' Meetings, or SOM2, of APEC 2026 opened in Shanghai on Monday, delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region are urging stronger collaboration on artificial intelligence, trade resilience, and multilateral cooperation in the face of global uncertainty.

Lebanese National Agency: 6 dead and 7 injured in night raid on home in Kafr Dunin

May 12, 2026

Lebanese National Agency:6 dead and 7 injured in night raid on home in Kafr Dunin.

Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of violating US-brokered ceasefire

May 12, 2026

Russia and Ukraine on Saturday traded accusations of violating a three-day US-brokered ceasefire but no major strikes were reported by the warring sides so far.

Israeli Army: We destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel measuring 120 metres in length in southern Lebanon using more than 20 tonnes of explosives

May 12, 2026

Israeli Army: We destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel measuring 120 metres in length in southern Lebanon using more than 20 metric tons of explosives.

Cambridge innovation hub sets ambitious growth plan

May 19, 2026

Cambridge Science Park, the United Kingdom's oldest and largest hub for science and technology innovation, is planning a 30-year expansion that would triple its capacity for research-focused companies.

Battery innovations take center stage at Shenzhen CIBF 2026

May 18, 2026

The 18th China International Battery Fair (CIBF 2026) was held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center under the theme "Connecting the World, Empowering Green, and Driving the Future" in Guangdong Province last week.

China launches 18 communications satellites into orbit

May 18, 2026

China launched a group of 18 communications satellites from the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center, a coastal spaceport in Wenchang, Hainan province, on Sunday night, deploying the ninth batch of space-based assets of the Spacesail Constellation in orbit.

Chinese motorcycle maker ZXMOTO claims fifth WorldSSP win of season

May 18, 2026

French rider Valentin Debise, riding for Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO, won the second WorldSSP race of the 2026 Czech Round at Autodrom Most on Sunday, securing the team's fifth victory of the season.

FIFA officials meet Chinese broadcaster over World Cup rights negotiations

May 15, 2026

FIFA officials visited Beijing on Thursday for talks with Chinese football authorities and state broadcaster CCTV as negotiations continued over television rights for upcoming World Cups, according to Chinese media reports.

FIFA website's lack of Chinese option draws criticism from Chinese netizens

May 13, 2026

The absence of a Chinese-language option on FIFA's official website has drawn criticism from Chinese netizens, as broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Chinese mainland remain unresolved.

Wang: Closing Strait of Hormuz serves no common interest

Apr 14, 2026

China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Monday that closing the Strait of Hormuz would run counter to the common interests of the international community, and achieving a full and lasting ceasefire through political and diplomatic means remains the fundamental way to resolve the crisis.

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.