China's foreign trade started 2026 with strong momentum, posting robust double-digit growth in the first quarter (Q1), a performance that underscores the economy's resilience and reinforces its role as a key stabilizer for the global economy amid widespread volatility.
Israel-Lebanon direct talks at the ambassador level are underway on Tuesday at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C.
Almost 400 U.S. troops have been wounded in action since the United States and Israel launched joint military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, a spokesperson with the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Tuesday.
Chinese humanoid robots are becoming the "top choice" for global partners, thanks to their high availability, rapid technological progress, and competitive pricing, a Polish industry expert has said.
Israel and Lebanon laid out different expectations on a peace deal during talks here on Tuesday, with Israel insisting on Hezbollah's disarmament and Lebanon calling for a ceasefire and concrete measures to ease the severe humanitarian crisis resulting from the ongoing conflict, according to a statement from the U.S. State Department.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday he will push for a "grand bargain" with Iran as he is expected to lead potential fresh in-person U.S.-Iran talks which U.S. President Donald Trump has said could happen this week in Pakistan.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that the war against Iran is "very close" to completion.
Flowers are now in full bloom, making it the perfect time for an outing. Join Apinya Charunpumhiran, a Thai expert at the Center for Asia-Pacific of China International Communications Group, to discover the most beautiful spring scenery!
The recently concluded Qingming Festival holiday offered a vivid snapshot of the vitality of China's service sector.
IRNA citing diplomatic source: 'Continuous message exchange between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan regarding current developments after the Islamabad talks continues. In response to claims by some Pakistani sources or Western media about holding the next round of Islamabad talks, there is still no information about an agreement to hold talks in Islamabad or in other formats.'
China has unveiled a composite propulsion module for reusable spacecraft, marking a significant advance in the country's capability to manufacture large-scale composite structures for space applications, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
Visiting the Chinese capital, Beijing, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivered a speech at Tsinghua University on Monday, urging the international community to develop a more accurate and balanced understanding of China.
China's foreign trade got off to a strong start this year, with total imports and exports reaching 11.84 trillion yuan ($1.63 trillion) in the first quarter, up 15% year on year, according to officials on Tuesday.
China said on Tuesday that U.S. actions to block the Strait of Hormuz would only intensify tensions and undermine a fragile ceasefire.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal on promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, when meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in Beijing.
The U.S. blockade is dangerous and irresponsible, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday in response to a query that the U.S. military began blocking shipping traffic in and out of Iran's ports.
A Japanese Self-Defense Forces member who previously forced his way into the Chinese Embassy in Japan has been re-arrested on suspicion of weapons possession, Kyodo News reported Tuesday.
Spain opposes a "new Cold War," decoupling and severing of supply chains, and supports Europe and China in enhancing communication, mutual understanding and cooperation, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said when meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday in Beijing.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that any threat against the security of the Strait of Hormuz will have large-scale consequences for global trade.
U.S. and Iranian negotiating teams could return to the Pakistani capital Islamabad for peace talks later this week, Reuters quoted multiple sources as reporting on Tuesday.
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck northern Nevada on Monday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
Military actions in the Caspian Sea are "absolutely unacceptable," as such actions run counter to years of efforts by littoral states to strengthen security, said Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, national leader of the Turkmen People and chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, on Monday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy Shao Hong will attend the inauguration of President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou-N'Guesso in Brazzaville on April 16, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Tuesday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed the need for China and Spain to strengthen cooperation in fields including trade, new energy and intelligent economy, and to encourage exchanges in culture, education, scientific research and sports.
Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics said its H1 humanoid robot has reached a top running speed of 10 meters per second (36 km/h) during a test, a pace comparable to the top speed of Usain Bolt, the world's fastest sprinter.
China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, according to a plan made public by the State Council.
ASEAN foreign ministers voiced support on Monday for the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and called for safeguarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring its critical role in global energy security.
The 2026 session of Shanghai citizens’ night school kicked off simultaneously at 604 teaching sites across the city on Monday, attracting over 40,000 citizens. The curriculum not only covers traditional hobbies but also adds practical skills such as Chinese social platform Xiaohongshu operations and short-video editing.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gives a speech at Tsinghua University in Beijing, April 13, 2026.
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