Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council slams violence in HK

A spokesperson of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council has strongly condemned violent acts perpetrated at the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

Liaison office of central government in HK condemns violent acts

The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Sunday night has expressed the strongest anger and condemned violent acts perpetrated at the Liaison Office and the smearing of the Chinese national emblem.

Virtual singers from China and Japan perform together in Shanghai

Nearly 10,000 audience members attended a concert of virtual singers, including famous Chinese virtual idol Luo Tianyi and Japanese pop star Hatsune Miku, in Shanghai on Friday night.

HKSAR government condemns violent acts at the central government's Liaison Office

The government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) condemns violent acts at the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR on Sunday, a spokesperson of the HKSAR government said.

Sun Yang wins 4th straight 400m world title

China's Olympic champion Sun Yang won his fourth straight world title in the men's 400m freestyle on the first day of the swimming events at the 18th FINA World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea on Sunday.

China's Xie Zhenye wins men's 200m title in London with new Asian record

China's Xie Zhenye broke the Asian men's 200 meters record as he won the title in 19.88 seconds at the IAAF Diamond League in London on Sunday.

Residents of China's Hong Kong rally to appeal for peace, stability

The "Safeguard Hong Kong" massive rally is held in south China's Hong Kong. Over 300,000 people attended the massive rally here on Saturday to support the rule of law while opposing the use of violence.

Three men fined for smoking in Palace Museum

Three men have been fined for smoking in the Palace Museum, said Beijing police Saturday.

Li Na inducted into World Tennis Hall of Fame

Mary Pierce (R) of France and Li Na of China attend a press conference before the induction ceremony of the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport of Rhode Island, the United States, July 20, 2019.

TV series on China's manhunt for economic crime fugitives starts shooting

A new TV drama series based on China's manhunt operation codenamed "Fox Hunt," which targets economic crime fugitives, has started shooting.

Yunnan issues blockchain invoice for tourist attractions

The first blockchain-based invoice for tourist attractions in southwest China's Yunnan Province was issued at an international blockchain forum Saturday.

Tropical island landscape observed at Beijing's horticultural expo

Strolling through a corridor decorated with volcanic rocks and tropical flowers, a rainforest landscape with towering coconut trees and coral flowers and images of deep blue water appeared in Beijing's outskirts.

World's deepest underground laboratory starts new construction in SW China

The world's deepest underground laboratory in Southwest China's Sichuan province started construction on a major new physical research project Saturday, according to the laboratory.

Full Text: Historical Matters Concerning Xinjiang

The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China published a white paper titled "Historical Matters Concerning Xinjiang" on Sunday.

China's Li Na joins Tennis Hall of Fame as the first Asian-born player

After creating history by becoming the first Chinese and first Asia-born player to win a grand slam singles title, Li Na set another record of becoming the first Asian-born player to be enlisted into the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, on Saturday.

Chinese scientists identify new species of rare flying squirrel

Chinese scientists have recently identified a new species of a flying squirrel genus, the rarest and most wanted rodent in the world.

China's Ministry of Justice launches official website in English

The official English website of China's Ministry of Justice(MOJ) has come online, according a news release posted on the ministry's website.The website includes an introduction of the MOJ itself and China's law-based governance. It also integrates functions such as releasing legal information, explaining China's legal policies and providing legal services.

Xinjiang ethnic cultures are part of Chinese culture: white paper

The ethnic cultures in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region always have their roots in the fertile soil of Chinese civilization and make up an inseparable part of Chinese culture, a white paper said Sunday.

Islam neither indigenous nor sole belief system of Uygurs: white paper

Islam is neither an indigenous nor the sole belief system of the Uygur people, a white paper said Sunday.The introduction of Islam into Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China was related to the emergence of the Arab Empire and the eastward expansion of Islam, said "Historical Matters Concerning Xinjiang" released by China's State Council Information Office.

Multiple religions have long coexisted in Xinjiang: white paper

It has 24,800 venues for religious activities, including mosques, churches, Buddhist and Taoist temples, with 29,300 religious staff, said "Historical Matters Concerning Xinjiang" released by China's State Council Information Office.

Xinjiang has never been 'East Turkistan': white paper

Never in Chinese history has northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region been referred to as "East Turkistan," and there has never been any state known as "East Turkistan," a white paper said Sunday.　

Ethnic groups in Xinjiang are part of Chinese nation: white paper

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has been a multiethnic region and in close contact with the Central Plains since ancient times, a white paper said Sunday.

Panama says withdrawing flag from missing oil tanker in Hormuz Strait

Panama has begun the process of withdrawing the registration of an oil tanker called MT Riah, which was reported to have disappeared when passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the country's maritime authority said on Saturday. Enditem

China issues white paper on historical matters concerning Xinjiang

The State Council Information Office on Sunday issued a white paper on historical matters concerning Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China.

Residents of China's Hong Kong rally to appeal for peace, stability

More than 300,000 Hong Kong residents braved rains for rallies on Saturday afternoon to voice their strong opposition to violence and firm support for police.

China unveils new financial opening-up measures

China has announced a slew of new measures to further open up its financial markets, according to the office of financial stability and development committee under the State Council, the cabinet.

New York State's establishment of China Day celebrated in NYC

He noted that the resolution highlights the Chinese community's contribution to the development of the New York State and beyond, and gives them a fair appraisal in the past and contemporary American history.

China lifts restrictions on foreign participation in securities companies

China would lift the foreign ownership limits on securities, fund management and futures companies by 2020, a year ahead of schedule, the office of financial stability and development committee under the State Council announced Saturday.

Visitors attracted to China's 'natural oxygen bars' for recreation

China's "natural oxygen bars" reported booming tourism last year as more and more people are choosing to visit places that have fresh air, thick forests and are rich in negative ions.

Chinese banks establish 228,600 branches: report

The number of bank branches in China's banking industry hit 228,600 as of the end of 2018, a recent report showed.A total of 5,600 branches had been built in communities, while 2018 alone saw the renovation of 8,006 branches, according to a report released by the China Banking Association.

China's rural policy bank ADBC reports assets of 7.1 trln yuan

The Agricultural Development Bank of China (ADBC), the country's only rural policy bank, reported its assets reaching 7.1 trillion yuan (1.03 trillion U.S.

North China province seizes nearly 290 kg of drugs in H1

TAIYUAN, July 20 (Xinhua) -- Anti-narcotics police in north China's Shanxi Province busted 9,251 drug cases in the first half of 2019 with nearly 290 kg of drugs seized.

Children's book expo exhibits over 35,000 publications for children

BEIJING, July 20 (Xinhua) -- Over 35,000 copies of books are being exhibited at the 5th China Children's Book Expo in Beijing, including over 5,000 overseas titles, according to its organizers.

China solicits public opinions on draft revision of pig-slaughtering regulation

As long as a slaughterhouse discovers that it has produced unqualified or unsafe pork products, it should report the case and recall the products in time, according to the draft revision.

U.S. celebrates 50-year anniversary of human moon landing

The US space agency NASA on Saturday celebrated the moment astronauts landed on the moon for the first time 50 years ago, replaying online the original moon landing broadcast from July 20, 1969.

316,000 rally in HK in support of police, seek end to violence

This aerial photo shows thousands of people crowd around the vicinity of Tamar Park to take part in a peaceful rally, July 20, 2019.The rally started at 5 pm when well-known politicians, academics, celebrities, and representatives of ethnic minority groups were invited on the stage, sharing their thoughts and airing their common wishes.

China recycles 1 million junk vehicles in H1

China recycled 1.07 million scrapped vehicles in the first half of this year, up 22.8 percent year on year, data from the Ministry of Commerce showed.

China to improve judge selection system

China's top court on Saturday said it would improve the country's judge selection system to avoid judicial vacancies and more properly allocate personnel to courts at all levels.

Death toll rises to 15 from C. China gas factory blast

Fifteen people have been killed and 15 others severely injured after an explosion ripped through a gas plant in central China's Henan Province Friday, local authorities confirmed Saturday.

Revisiting moon no longer a lunatic idea for Chinese

In Beijing's Beihang University, imaginations of China's future lunar explorations are stored in three metal tanks.

Fossil discovery sheds light on early evolution of mammals

A Sino-foreign paleontological team announced Friday that they discovered a skeleton of a small-sized mammal ancestor, preserved with a tiny hyoid bone that helps mammals chew and swallow.

U.S. to send troops to Saudi Arabia amid regional tension

The U.S. military said on Friday that Pentagon has authorized the movement of military personnel and resources to Saudi Arabia to help deter "credible threats."

Beijing hits back at religion claims

Beijing on Friday hit back at US Vice-President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over their criticism of China's religious policies and the status of religious freedom.

China's space lab Tiangong-2 reenters atmosphere under control

China's space lab Tiangong-2 reentered the earth's atmosphere under control at around 9:06 p.m. on Friday (Beijing time), China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said.

Li urges all-out efforts in floods, drought

Li's remarks came as he inspected the Ministry of Emergency Management, where he presided over a meeting on work related to flood control and drought relief on Friday.

China reports first batch of second-hand vehicle export

South China's Guangdong Province has reported the export of 300 second-hand vehicles, signaling the first batch of used-car export in the country, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MOC).　

Death toll rises to 10 from Henan's gas factory blast

At least 10 people have been killed, 19 severely injured and five others are missing after an explosion ripped through a gas plant in central China's Henan Province Friday, local authorities confirmed Saturday.

State pension system 'stable' and sufficient

China's State pension system is "generally stable" and can pay for various social security programs in full and on time, You Jun, vice-minister of human resources and social security, said on Friday.

Women no longer regarded as less competent than men: study

A nationally representative study of gender stereotypes in the United States shows that women are no longer regarded as less competent than men on average.

Space lab returns to Earth after nearly three years in orbit

China's Tiangong II space lab made a controlled descent on Friday back into the atmosphere after a 1,036-day space journey, according to the China Manned Space Agency.