Comicomment: 'Overcapacity' accusation, another example of economic bullying

Some Western countries have lately accused China of "overcapacity." The " overcapacity rhetoric" seems to be an economic concept, but behind it is the intention to curb and suppress China's industrial development, and to seek a more favorable competitive position and market advantage for the United States. It is another example of U.S. economic coercion and bullying, aligning with its broader hegemonic ambitions.

China plans mission to bring Martian soil to Earth

China is likely to become the first country to bring Martian soil back to Earth in an ambitious science and engineering endeavor, according to a top space scientist.

China, U.S. launching new 10-year giant panda conservation partnership

The China Wildlife Conservation Association and the San Diego Zoo in the U.S. have recently signed an agreement for giant panda conservation, selecting a pair of giant pandas to be sent to the San Diego Zoo.

Digital payment services in Hong Kong expanded

The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu kicked off on Friday in Chengdu, Sichuan province, bringing the beauty and wonder of plants and flowers to millions.

Horticultural expo kicks off in Chengdu

The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu kicked off on Friday in Chengdu, Sichuan province, bringing the beauty and wonder of plants and flowers to millions.

Shanghai greets eager visitors from luxury cruise liner

Shanghai welcomed the largest number of travelers on a single cruise trip, as Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas arrived at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on Friday morning, according to official data.

Senior official reiterates pledge to safeguard IP

A senior official on Friday reiterated the country's commitment to protecting the intellectual property rights of private and foreign enterprises operating in China as part of a broader effort to create a pro-business environment and promote innovation-driven growth.

NEVs give the lie to 'overcapacity'

The last time Tan Siyuan, 24, a freelance business manager who also assists in his family business of industrial equipment in Shanghai, found himself lining up for hours was to lay his hands on the then latest iPhone X model.

Data security in focus for safe AI use

As generative artificial intelligence technology is expected to be quickly applied to various industries, greater efforts are required to ensure the safe and responsible use of AI.

New law protects academic integrity

Chinese lawmakers on Friday voted to adopt a law on academic degrees, aiming to ensure their quality and standardize the process of conferment, while protecting the legitimate rights of degree applicants.

Mutual progress key for relationship

President Xi Jinping has urged the United States to look at China's development positively and refrain from creating small blocs to instigate confrontation.

Beijing supports Palestinian unity

China firmly supports internal reconciliation among the different Palestinian factions through dialogue as part of Beijing's measures to promote an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, said Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Customs duties crucial for openness

The implementation of the law on customs duties is crucial for advancing high-level international openness, and fostering a market-driven and globally oriented business environment in China, said the country's top legislature.

Better biz climate prioritized

China will continue to ramp up efforts to optimize the business environment in a bid to further boost confidence and stimulate market vitality, the State Council, the country's Cabinet, said on Friday.

Chinese foreign minister receives written interview with Al Jazeera Media Network

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, received a written interview with Al Jazeera Media Network recently.

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday afternoon.

China Anti-Doping Agency releases statement following WADAl's launch of compliance audit

China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) issued a statement on Friday, following the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)'s launch of a compliance audit on Thursday.

China hopes U.S. can view China's development in positive light: Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Friday that China is happy to see a confident, open, prosperous and thriving United States, and hopes the United States can also look at China's development in a positive light.

Scholar: U.S. claims of 'China's overcapacity' baseless

Recent U.S. claims of “China's overcapacity” in the solar, electric vehicles (EVs), and lithium-ion battery sectors are baseless, an expert said in an interview with China News Network.

China hopes U.S. can view China's development in positive light: Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Friday that China is happy to see a confident, open, prosperous and thriving United States, and hopes the United States can also look at China's development in a positive light.

China, U.S. must decide the future path of ties, Wang tells Blinken

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday that China and the United States are facing a major question of whether pursuing the stable development of bilateral ties on a forward-looking path or repeating the downward spiral.

China's gold consumption rises 5.94% in Q1

China's gold consumption rose 5.94 percent in the first quarter of 2024 from a year earlier, thanks to surging demand for safe havens, China Gold Association said on Friday.

Xi meets U.S. secretary of state

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing on Friday.

Xi exchanges congratulations with Tanzanian President Hassan over 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday exchanged congratulations with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan over the 60th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties.

Travel to and from China rise during the May Day holiday

The daily average number of entries and exits at national ports during this year's May Day holiday, which falls from May 1 to May 5, is expected to reach 1.76 million, a 40.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

Mt. Qomolangma welcomes advanced 5G network

China Mobile launched its first 5G-A (5G Advanced) station on Mount Qomolangma, providing stronger support for tourism, mountaineering, scientific research and environment protection in the area, according to the company in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Wednesday.

Water burst kills three, injures 2 in Jiangxi

Three people were killed and two others injured in an accident on Wednesday at Longxin Mining Co in Yudu county, East China's Jiangxi province, said local authorities late on Thursday.

Beijing courts handled around 69,000 IP-related cases last year

Beijing courts solved a large number of intellectual property cases last year, including those related to new technologies and emerging businesses, with harsher punishment against IP violators.

Chinese FM meets Blinken

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday in Beijing.

China likely to become 1st to bring Martian soil back to Earth

China likely to become 1st to bring Martian soil back to Earth in Tianwen 3 science and engineering endeavor, top space scientist said.

U.S. household food insecurity a symptom of systemic social inequality: Australian expert

This data is symptomatic of a social settlement that is not meeting the basic expectations of a large proportion of people. The effects are multifarious, including spillover into the global sphere where domestic imbalances play out in attacks on other countries’ trade relations and productive capacities, according to Wariwick Powell.

World's first cable-stayed bridge in alpine canyon landscape

The 1,260-meter-long bridge is the world's first alpine canyon landscape cable-stayed bridge with sightseeing glass walkway and panoramic sightseeing elevator.

China successfully launches Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship

Shenzhou-18 is the 32nd flight mission of China's manned space program, the third crewed mission during the application and development stage of China's space station and the 518th flight mission of China's Long March series rockets.

Four swivel bridges rotate into place in Sichuan

The 76,000-metric ton bridges were successfully rotated to their targeted position after 66 minutes on Thursday.

Blooming flowers decorate Sayram Lake in Xinjiang

Blooming flowers along the shore of the Sayram Lake, adding colors to the alpine lake in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

China-Spain giant panda cooperation contributes to biodiversity conservation: spokesperson

Two giant pandas, Jin Xi and Zhu Yu, will depart from the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan Province on April 29 to begin their 10-year stay at Madrid Zoo in Spain, continuing the 40-year “panda friendship” between the two countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a press conference on Thursday.

Chinese Defense Minister holds talks with Kazakhstan president

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana on Thursday.

People in Tangshan welcome destroyer named after the city

People from Tangshan in Hebei province were filled with pride and excitement after the Chinese destroyer named after the city docked for the first time at its port.

China's renewables tech cuts costs

China's large-scale production of solar panels and electric vehicles has not only lowered costs but has also made green technology more accessible globally, industry insiders said.

U.S. campus protests of Gaza war lead to hundreds of arrests

Protests on U.S. college campuses over the Israel-Hamas war continued on Thursday, as one prominent university announced it would cancel its main graduation ceremony as a result.

CATL unveils super-long range EV battery

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd, the world's largest vehicle battery maker, unveiled its upgraded fast-charging, super-long range electric vehicle battery at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on Thursday.

High starting salaries bring cheer for job hunters

Finance related jobs were the most sought after in the first quarter of the year thanks to the hefty salaries on offer, while the services sector witnessed a huge jump in starting pay during the same period.

Domestic brands make steady march overseas

Domestic brands with unique features and high-quality attributes have been accelerating their pace of going global, and the trend has shifted from low-priced competition to branding development, and increasing applications of digital technologies.

Biden's proposed tariffs on Chinese steel criticized

U.S. President Joe Biden has proposed tripling tariffs on steel products from China, a further protectionist move that experts called a "nothingburger" and "show biz".

Bans on dormitory bed curtains spark online debate

Bans on students using bed curtains imposed by some universities have sparked fierce debate online, with many students urging universities to not over-manage their personal lives.

Chengdu to stage 'green' horticultural exhibition

The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu, scheduled to open on Friday in the capital of Sichuan province, fully incorporates a green and low-carbon approach, an expo official said.

Private firm working on new liquid-fuel rocket

Orienspace, a private space company that makes the world's mightiest solid-propellant carrier rocket, has begun to develop a new, liquid-fuel model, according to the new type's chief designer.

Pakistan seeks reset of ties in the Middle East

The latest visits of senior officials from Iran and Saudi Arabia show the further strengthening of bilateral relations between Pakistan and countries in the Arabian Peninsula and the wider Middle East to seek solutions to common challenges, experts say.

Procuratorates to strengthen IP protection

Procuratorial authorities will strengthen the legal protection of intellectual property rights and promote the construction of an integrated protection framework for intellectual property.

Ministry, experts decry EU's subsidy raid on Chinese firm

The European Union's protectionist measures against Chinese companies may not only jeopardize bilateral business ties but also prove counterproductive, analysts said on Thursday.