China, Russia should consolidate, expand bilateral relations: Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Tuesday that China and Russia should consolidate and expand bilateral relations and push for in-depth development of practical cooperation. Xi made the remarks when talking with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video meeting. Xi stressed that in the new year, he is willing to work with Putin to […]

Thailand’s PM uses AI video to reassure Chinese tourists amid safety concerns

Thailand has released an AI-generated video of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra speaking fluent Mandarin, despite not speaking the language in real life, in a bid to reassure Chinese tourists following concerns over safety and human trafficking along the Thai-Myanmar border, according to Bangkok Post. In the 1.32-minute clip, posted on the government's official Facebook page, […]

Indonesia hopes to enhance military cooperation with China, including personnel exchanges and joint exercises: Chinese defense ministry

Indonesia aims to further strengthen military cooperation with China, including personnel exchanges and joint exercises, high-level Indonesian military officials told Liu Zhenli, a member of the China's Central Military Commission (CMC) and Chief of the CMC Joint Staff Department, during Liu's visit to Indonesia. Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief General […]

China’s foreign trade sets new record of 43.85 trillion yuan in 2024

China's imports and exports grew by 5 percent year-on-year in 2024 to reach 43.85 trillion yuan ($5.98 trillion), with the total foreign trade volume setting a new record high, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Monday. In 2024, China's total exports grew by 7.1 percent year-on-year to reach 25.45 […]

Biden administration officials intensively visit ‘Indo-Pacific’ region; US wants to ensure allies continuously serve its strategic interests, says expert

Officials from the Biden administration, including Jake Sullivan and Antony Blinken, are intensively visiting the so-called Indo-Pacific region in the final days of Biden's term. A Chinese expert said on Sunday that these visits indicate that the US is concerned about whether its allies can continuously and relentlessly serve its strategic interests in the context […]

Xizang quake kills 126, all-out rescue effort underway

A total of 126 people have been confirmed dead and 188 others injured after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Tuesday morning, toppling thousands of rural houses on the northern slope of the Himalayas. The earthquake struck at 9:05 a.m. (Beijing Time), with the epicenter located in Tsogo Township, Dingri County, […]

Multiple legal, policy measures take effect in China

A set of legal and policy measures took effect in China on Wednesday as part of the country's efforts to advance high-quality development and high-standard opening up. These measures include the country's first energy law, a new regulation on data security, import tariff cuts on a large number of goods, and a free trade agreement […]