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Qiao Bai (Barrada), a Colombian who has called China home for 18 years, is a true admirer of Chinese culture. As a passionate musician, he is equally drawn to the guitar and the guqin. For him, combining the two instruments creates a perfect harmony—East meets West in a seamless blend of sound and culture.
The 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was held in Manhattan, New York, Wednesday, with new friend LABUBU making its debut in this year’s lineup.
All Chinese nationals trapped in the severe flooding in southern Thailand have been rescued with the assistance of the Chinese Consulate-General in Songkhla, the consulate said on Friday.
Colombian guitarist Qiao Bai (Barrada) shared a heartwarming story about a band performance: during a show in an ancient town, although the band played foreign songs, the elderly audience listened with remarkable focus. Their simple yet sincere attention deeply moved him. To him, Yiwu may be small, but it is full of surprises—friendly people, rapid development, and a strong sense of safety. This vibrant city has long held a special place in his heart as a truly "perfect city."
The 21st Chinese medical team assisting Guyana has recently donated urgently needed home non-invasive ventilators to two local impoverished patients. The donation was made through the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Guyana Limited–China Medical Team Assistance Fund, offering new hope for patients struggling with severe respiratory difficulties.
China on Thursday refuted comments by the leader of Japan’s main opposition party who claimed that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had “effectively retracted” her controversial remarks by stopping to refer to a specific contingency scenario.
The death toll from the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong has climbed to 128 as of Friday afternoon, Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said at a press conference, according to media reports. Tang also warned that more bodies may still be found.
Two directors of an engineering consultancy company were arrested by Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Friday for the fire that broke out in Wang Fuk Court, a residential area in Tai Po of Hong Kong, according to the ICAC.
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In the Hubei Provincial Museum in central China, there's an impressive artefact that's over 2,000 years old -- the Bianzhong of Marquis Yi of Zeng, the largest and most well-preserved set of bronze bells in the world!
Donations and emergency supplies have poured in from across the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao after a major fire at Hung Fuk Court in Tai Po on Wednesday left heavy casualties.
Qiao Bai (Barrada), from Colombia, has lived in China for 18 years. He has built a successful career while enjoying a rich and fulfilling life. Yiwu's diverse and inclusive vibe has made it easy for him to make friends, both Chinese and foreigners, and has given him a strong sense of belonging. As he puts it, "No foreigner coming here ever feels like an outsider."
"Chinese science fiction is rooted in a unique cultural soil. As long as the country continues to develop, it is only a matter of time before it expands beyond its core circles and reaches a global audience," said renowned Chinese science fiction writer Wang Jinkang in a recent interview with China News Network. From the perspective of a sci-fi writer, he shared his insights on the innovative path and internationalization process of Chinese science fiction.
China hopes that France will promote the healthy development of China-U.S.Wang made the remarks during a phone call with Emmanuel Bonne, the French president's diplomatic adviser. He hopes that France will encourage the EU to pursue a positive, rational policy toward China, uphold the basic principles of partnership, and adequately address economic and trade differences through dialogue and consultation.
"He relies only on continuously expanding military purchases and fueling confrontational sentiment, the cost of which will ultimately be borne by all the people of Taiwan," Ma said.
A Chinese defense spokesman on Thursday urged Japan to fully repent for its wartime atrocities and immediately halt "dangerous attempts" to revise its Constitution and expand its military.
Yang Fan, spokesperson for the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), speaks at a press conference in Beijing, China, November 27, 2025.Yang Fan, spokesperson for the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), speaks at a press conference in Beijing, China, November 27, 2025.
Japan will "be destined to pay a heavy price" if it crosses the red line on the Taiwan question, a Chinese defense spokesman warned on Thursday.Instead of repenting for its war crimes of invading and colonizing Taiwan, Japan is "taking an extremely wrong approach by suggesting military intervention into a so-called Taiwan contingency," he said.
China expressed serious concerns regarding certain content of the "Agreement on Reciprocal Trade" between Malaysia and the United States, and called for Malaysia to act in its own long-term interests by weighing the matters carefully and seeking a proper resolution, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
Zhang Di, chief macroeconomic analyst at China Galaxy Securities, said the equipment and high-tech manufacturing sectors remained the main drivers of industrial profit growth during the first 10 months.
As of 6 a.m. on Friday, the fire at Hong Fu Court in Hong Kong has resulted in 94 deaths, including a firefighter, according to local authorities.
The People's Liberation Army Publishing House has published a textbook outlining Xi Jinping Thought on Strengthening the Military.It reflects the historic achievements and transformations accomplished in building a strong military under the guidance of the thought. It was compiled by the Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission and serves as an authoritative textbook for political theory courses in military universities and colleges.
Beijing said on Thursday that it firmly opposes Tokyo's attempt to hype and trumpet the so-called notion of the undetermined status of Taiwan, which "just compounds its wrongdoing".
A portion of the city wall that once surrounded the core area of the Shimao site is seen in the picture."We also found a dynamic picture that diverse groups of people got mixed," Fu said. "It showed Shimao was probably more than just a political and military center of the region.
China's outbound direct investment will grow steadily this year, enabling Chinese companies to tap into wider markets and support longer-term economic expansion in host countries, said experts and business leaders.
The vital role of the heads of state of China and France in guiding bilateral relations within a rapidly changing international environment was highlighted on Thursday during a phone call between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to France's president.
China's defense ministry on Thursday condemned Japan for investing substantial funds to cultivate submissive attitudes toward Japan in China's Taiwan region, calling it a continuation of historical efforts to manipulate identity narratives in the region.
Jiang described the document as a timely declaration of China's firm commitment to safeguarding world peace and security, upholding the postwar international order, and supporting multilateral arms control processes.
Rescuers place an injured person in an ambulance on Thursday at the fire site in the Wang Fuk Court residential area in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district.Chan Long Hei / AP Above: People displaced by the blaze are housed in the Tung Cheong Street Sports Centre in Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Thursday.He also expressed hope for prompt assistance from the mainland in areas such as medical support and laboratory testing materials.
The letter to Xi from the 61 Sinologists further demonstrated the international community's strong expectations for China studies and underscored its value as a bridge between civilizations, added Xu.
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