Closer militarily between U.S. and Taiwan will eventually backfire: spokesperson

It will only heighten tensions and the risk of conflict and confrontation in the Taiwan Strait and will eventually backfire.

Chinese government releases IP progress in 2023

The progress China made in intellectual property (IP) in 2023 was released at a press conference of the State Council Information Office on Wednesday.

World's largest metamorphic rock oilfield begins drilling

Bozhong 26-6 in Bohai Sea, the largest metamorphic rock oilfield worldwide, began drilling on Wednesday, according to China National Offshore Oil Corporation.

China to launch 3 lunar probe missions within next 4 yrs

China has begun planning the construction of the world's first Mars sample laboratory and is also deepening the feasibility study of the Tianwen-4 mission, aiming for the exploration of Jupiter and its moons.

Chinese FM spokesperson refutes western accusation of 'overcapacity'

Chinese FM spokesperson refutes western accusation of 'overcapacity'

Giant pandas depart for Spain on Monday

Giant pandas Jin Xi and Zhu Yu are scheduled to depart for Madrid Zoo in Spain on Monday, commencing a 10-year stay, as announced by the China Wildlife Conservation Association on Wednesday.

New quality productive forces to power Pakistan and beyond, experts say

Pakistani China observers refuted on Wednesday negative narratives against the Chinese economy, saying Beijing's pursuit of high-quality development focusing on developing new quality productive forces has and will continue to benefit Pakistan and beyond.

China launches construction of cutting-edge marine research vessel

On Thursday, construction began on a new marine scientific research and teaching support vessel on Changzhou Island in Guangzhou, Guangdong province.

Accusing China of overcapacity a sign of protectionism: Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Some Western countries have lately been accusing China of “overcapacity,” which is baseless hype and a sign of protectionism, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a press conference on Wednesday.

Tesla job retractions leave Chinese graduates in the lurch

Many Chinese students nearing graduation have said on social media platforms that Tesla had retracted their job offers as the spring job hunting season draws to an end.

China Eastern Airlines to launch direct flights between Shanghai and Marseille

China Eastern Airlines will launch direct flights between Shanghai and Marseille, France, on July 2, becoming the first carrier to operate regular air routes between the two cities, according to the Shanghai-based carrier.

Beijing court sees rise in disputes involving digital economy

Beijing Haidian District People's Court saw a large number of intellectual property disputes regarding digital economy over the past few years, with more efforts undertaken to improve the quality of relevant case to serve the industrial development in a healthy manner.

Carbon goals bring new boon to energy firms

China's carbon neutrality plan is significant for building a green future, and will lay a solid foundation for the success of multinational energy companies in the country, a top executive said.

Insights丨Global experts highlight CRE's role in global logistics

As an extensive network of rail services connecting China and Europe, the China-Europe Railway Express (CRE) shows its unique significance as uncertainties like the Red Sea crisis are wreaking havoc on global trade.

Xi stresses building world-class military medical universities

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for building world-class military medical universities, stressing that they should serve the battlefield and troops, and embrace the future.

TikTok users troubled by potential ban

Americans expressed disappointment and concern regarding a bill signed into law by U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday that could lead to either the sale or ban of the popular social media app TikTok in the country.

China's UN envoy opposes weaponization of space

China's UN ambassador on Wednesday urged ongoing efforts to prevent outer space weaponization, to start prompt negotiations for a binding arms control treaty, and to ensure space remains peaceful for all member states and humanity.

Biden signs $95 bln foreign military aid package, TikTok bill

The United States' latest foreign military aid package has sailed through Congress despite some vociferous opposition inside and outside Washington DC.

TikTok to challenge bill in U.S. court

TikTok, owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, said it will go to court to challenge the legislation, which was signed by the United States President Joe Biden and requires ByteDance to sell its stake in the app or it will be blocked in the country.

China's Shenzhou-18 crew members meet press

Senior Colonel Ye, the mission commander, was also a crew member of the Shenzhou 13 mission that returned in April 2022, while Li Cong and Li Guangsu will be making their first spaceflight. All of them are from the post-1980s generation.

Zhongguancun Forum to kick off in Beijing

Themed "Innovation: Building a Better World," this year's forum is to be held at Zhongguancun International Innovation Center for the first time in Beijing from April 25 to 29. Covering an area of 65,000 square meters, the center is 12 meters high with 3 floors.

Wisteria flowers enter best viewing season in Beijing

Wisteria flowers are in full blossom, looking like a purple curtain at Yuyuantan Park in Beijing, April 24, 2024.

Former BOC chairman pleads guilty to graft

Liu Liange, former Party chief and chairman of Bank of China, pleaded guilty to accepting bribes totaling 121 million yuan ($16.7 million) and illegally issuing loans amounting to 3.32 billion yuan at a trial at Jinan Intermediate People's Court.

Solid growth projected for tourism this year

The tourism sector will continue to grow in the first half of this year, after a prosperous first three months, experts said.

More Chinese tourists tipped to visit Kazakhstan

Tourism industry insiders and experts are bullish on tourism cooperation between China and Kazakhstan this year — Kazakhstan's tourism year in China — after the two nations stepped up efforts to optimize visa policies to facilitate cross-border travel.

Breakthrough points to wearable batteries

Scientists at Fudan University in Shanghai have achieved a breakthrough in research on high-performance fiber batteries that could see people using their clothes and backpacks to charge mobile phones and watches.

Chengdu ready to lift curtain on horticultural expo

All preparations for the opening of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu on Friday have been completed and it is ready to welcome visitors from around the world, a senior expo official said on Tuesday.

Shore power fueling more vessels at port

A greater number of vessels operating in the Yangtze River Economic Belt are using shore power, signifying progress is being made on the low-carbon development of the belt across its nine regions.

China leads world in top sci-tech clusters

As China takes a leading role in technological innovation around the world, its efforts to help Chinese enterprises protect their intellectual property rights overseas have increased, an official from the country's top IP regulator said.

Draft to tighten anti-money laundering supervision

A draft amendment to the Anti-Money Laundering Law proposes establishing a monitoring body and improving the financial regulatory system.

Xi calls on Chongqing to write its chapter in Chinese modernization

Xi inspected southwest China's Chongqing Municipality from Monday to Tuesday.

Unjustifiable raids by EU condemned

The China Chamber of Commerce to the European Union, or CCCEU, condemned the European Commission's surprise raids of the offices of a Chinese company in Poland and the Netherlands on Tuesday in the name of investigating foreign subsidies.

China's performance strong in EV industry, report finds

Newly published figures in the International Energy Agency's annual Global Electric Vehicle Outlook show that in the first quarter of 2024, sales grew by about 25 percent compared with the same period last year.

Blinken's visit seeks to stabilize relations

Blinken was expected to meet with senior Chinese officials in Shanghai and Beijing to discuss a range of bilateral, regional and global issues, including the crisis in the Middle East, the Ukraine crisis, cross-Strait issues, and the South China Sea.

Beijing efforts in regional development hailed

.China will maintain the principle of wide consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, further link its goals with the regional development strategies of Southeast Asian countries and make joint efforts to build a better future for the interests of all people

Hotels in major Chinese cities suspend mandatory facial recognition

Multiple hotels across China have suspended mandatory facial recognition for guests who present a valid identity document when checking in, following Shanghai’s recent implementation of targeted regulations.

Two giant pandas to depart for Spain from China on April 29

Two giant pandas, Jinxi and Zhuyu, will depart for the Madrid Zoo in Spain next Monday for a 10-year residency, according to the China Wildlife Conservation Association on Wednesday.

World's biggest wheeled crane breaks barriers

At a 200-megawatt wind farm in Hengshui, the world's largest tonnage wheeled crane XCA4000 completed its first lift in March, lifting a 130-metric-ton nacelle, a 40-ton hub and three 95-meter-long blades weighing 28 tons each, to a height of 162 meters for assembly on the tower.

Beijing condemns U.S. and Japan cross-Strait interference

Beijing on Wednesday condemned the interference of the United States and Japan in the Taiwan question and called for non-support of "Taiwan independence".

Cross-Strait exchanges will have bright future says spokeswoman

The Chinese mainland will take proactive measures to promote exchanges and cooperation in various fields between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, including tourism, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

Chang'e 7 to survey the lunar south pole in 2026

China's Chang'e 7 robotic mission will carry six science payloads built by foreign scientists to the moon's south pole, according to the China National Space Administration.

Beijing improves services to facilitate film and television projects

Beijing launched its film and television production service mechanism on Wednesday amid the bustling atmosphere of the Beijing International Film Festival, aiming to provide related industrial units with enhanced and streamlined services.

HK's gateway advantage for Middle East explored in listing webinar

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's position as a gateway to the lucrative Asian market and its robust financial infrastructure were among the advantages cited on how it would add value to the diversification efforts of Saudi Arabia and the broader region.

Chinese defense minister to attend SCO meeting in Kazakhstan

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun will attend the meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan, from Wednesday to Friday, said the Ministry of National Defense.

China demands end to business discrimination by EU

China has urged the European Union to cease erroneous practices immediately, and to provide a fair and non-discriminatory environment for businesses from all countries operating in Europe.

Shenzhou XVIII's post-1980 astronauts set for launch

The three post-1980 generation crew members of the Shenzhou XVIII mission said on Wednesday that their similar professional backgrounds and mutual trust will help them complete all the objectives set for the mission.

Chongqing urged to boost modernization

President Xi Jinping has called on Chongqing, China's largest municipality in terms of both land area and population, to bear in mind the principle that cities should be built by the people and for the people, and to actively explore new ways for the modernization of governance in super-large cities.

Xi hails shared space progress

China is willing to work with Latin American and Caribbean countries to deepen cooperation in space programs for the interests of their peoples, President Xi Jinping said.

TikTok bill threatens to shut app out of U.S. market

The United States Senate passed legislation on Tuesday requiring widely used social media app TikTok to be divested from its Chinese parent company ByteDance or be shut out of the U.S. market, a move that Beijing has previously denounced strongly.

PBOC may up bond trading

China's central bank will likely increase the trading of government bonds as a liquidity management tool, yet such a move should not be misunderstood as quantitative easing, officials and experts said.