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The announcement of the resumption of bilateral relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which was brokered by China, is a significant development in the political landscape of the Middle East. As tensions between the two regional powers have been a sourc...

The double reduction policy, introduced to reduce the after-school tutoring and homework burden on students, will continue to be the top priority in education supervision this year, a notice said on Monday....

The Federal Reserve's meeting next week will be closely watched in light of recent bank failures in the US, as the central bank still is trying to get a handle on persistent inflation....

The initial public offering applications of 11 companies have been approved, according to the Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange on Monday....

German premium carmaker Porsche AG has started an ambitious program to ensure a long-term profit goal....

US President Joe Biden on Monday approved a massive oil drilling project in Alaska, a move that drew criticism from environmentalists for its potential climate impact....

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank will not affect China's banking industry but has highlighted the importance for banks of adhering to their primary business, serving the real economy, balancing their asset-liability structure and steering clear of ...

Ministers of health, water, sanitation and environment from 11 southern African countries have called for urgent action to facilitate cooperation and collaboration on the preparedness, readiness and response to address cholera epidemics....

In his debut before local and global media as head of government, Premier Li Qiang drew on the pool of experience and wisdom he has garnered from decades of work in the dynamic economic hubs of East China....

The State Council must take the lead in meeting the Communist Party of China Central Committee's requirement to promote research and studies, Premier Li Qiang said on Monday, calling for government officials to step out of their offices and interact m...

National legislators vowed to better heed the call of the people and address their concerns after being inspired by the speech delivered by President Xi Jinping at the closing meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress on Mond...

China will embrace a talent dividend to boost economic development, while the implementation of the employment-first policy remains one of the government's top priorities to stabilize the job market, said Premier Li Qiang....

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the country's largest State-owned commercial lender, has been making innovative explorations in aquaculture production to support the development of China's marine economy....

Banking institutions in Fujian province have strengthened financial support for local farmers and agricultural businesses through innovative methods of lending as they strive for rural vitalization....

The Chinese-style modernization that seeks high-quality development, common prosperity and friendly cooperation with other countries will benefit the United Kingdom, said Keith Bennett, a senior analyst on international relations and deputy chairman of th...

The private sector is playing a key role in stabilizing economic recovery, generating jobs and promoting innovation in China, and more efforts are needed to address challenges and difficulties faced by private firms and support the development of the priv...

The United States has benefited from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and other regional tensions by boosting its arms sales around the world, while Russia's arms exports plunged, according to the latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research...

Attracting foreign investment for research and development centers would be a critical strategy for China to upgrade its industrial structure, and enhance the synergies between domestic and international markets and resources, said national legislators an...

China's intensified push for the development of superfast wireless technology including 5G and 6G will further promote industrial upgrading and digital transformation in traditional sectors, providing new momentum for the country's economic growth...

China-made new energy vehicles are gaining in popularity globally, which automakers and experts said is a sign of the country's leading position in the burgeoning sector....

More efforts should be made in supply chains and innovations to fuel the high-quality development of the domestic dairy industry in China, which will bolster the development of farming and boost the nation's rural vitalization progress, said deputies ...

China's unswerving commitment to high-level opening-up is...

In 2011, Zeng Kai, from Linfen city, Shanxi province, attended one of the best outdoor rock festivals he had ever witnessed....

China is expected to cooperate with Bhutan this year to protect black-necked cranes along migratory routes as the bird's rising population has made conserving their shrinking habitats all the more urgent, according to a researcher....

Disabled people in remote villages in Zhejiang province have found extra ways to earn money in recent years as the country focuses on achieving common prosperity....

Alipay holds its leading position in China's third-party payment market, followed by WeChat Pay thanks to its huge customer traffic from the social networking platforms of WeChat, according to AskCI.com....

The life of a 53-day-old girl suffering from a congenital heart defect in Wuhan, Hubei province, has been saved by record-breaking surgery as doctors successfully performed a heart transplant....

On March 1, the Qingdao Maritime Court in Shandong province opened a space specifically to deal with maritime affairs in the Qingdao pilot free trade zone. The aim is to offer efficient legal services to support opening-up and enhance maritime law in the ...

China's central bank announced it had bought more gold — nearly 25 metric tons — in February, the fourth consecutive monthly increase, a move that experts said will constantly fine-tune the country's international reserves portfolio an...

The longest-ever joint military exercise kicked off by the United States and the Republic of Korea on March 13 is fueling fresh tensions on the Korean Peninsula, with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea signaling its response by testfiring two c...

Fresh data show that a growing number of rural migrant workers have been elected as deputies to the National People's Congress, the country's top legislature....

China's economy is set to rebound this year, and Haikou, the core area of Hainan Free Trade Port, is speeding up economic development, according to Ding Hui, mayor of Haikou and a deputy to the National People's Congress....

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for forming a mighty force for building a great modern socialist country and advancing national rejuvenation as the curtains closed on the annual "two sessions," which started a new chapter of Chinese ...

BEIJING -- World leaders continued to extend congratulations to Xi Jinping on his election as president of the People's Republic of China....

China will make further efforts to enable private entrepreneurs to grow and thrive, and the country's private enterprises will enjoy a better environment and broader development space, Premier Li Qiang said on Monday....

Opening-up is a basic State policy of China, and no matter how the external situation evolves the country will stay firmly committed to pursuing the policy, Li Qiang said at his first news conference as premier on Monday....

China will accelerate the development of the large-scale application of its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) in marketization, industrialization, and internationalization, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office....

Highlighting the significance of advancing whole-process people's democracy, China's top legislator called for great efforts to ensure the full implementation of the Constitution, with sound legislation to promote growth and governance....

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will attend the opening ceremony of the CPC in Dialogue with World Political Parties High-Level Meeting in Beijing on Wednesday....

China will focus on improving the quality of its economic growth and people's well-being while intensifying policy support to achieve the annual GDP target of around 5 percent, Premier Li Qiang said on Monday....

President Xi Jinping said on Monday that the people's trust is the biggest motivation that drives him to march on and is a great responsibility that he shoulders....