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China achieves key digital breakthroughs in 14th Five-Year Plan, ranks global second in computing power: official

China has made remarkable strides in digital infrastructure and technological innovation during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25) with its ...

US official touts controversial chip deal as 'model,' exposing Washington's 'economic extortion' of US firms and market-distorting tactics: expert

In a latest display of what an expert described as economic extortion, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has touted a ...

South Korean FM pledges to maintain China ties from perspective of seeking truth from facts; statement reflecting Seoul's growing emphasis on strengthening bilateral ties: expert

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Thursday pledged to maintain China-South Korea relations from the perspective of seeking truth ...

Shenzhou-20 crew to conduct spacewalk in coming days after unpacking new spacesuits
China's Shenzhou-20 crew will conduct their third extravehicular activity (EVA) in the coming days, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) ...

OP-ED

China-US academic exchanges must return to key heads-of-state consensus: CIS China editorial

For some time, the US has been interfering in normal educational and academic exchanges between China and the US under the pretext of “national security,” subjecting Chinese scholars and students to intrusive questioning, and even arrests and prosecutions ...

How do possible direct flights reflect a changing China-India dynamic?

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GT Voice: IPO boom reinforces HK's 'super-connector' role in intl fundraising

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China boosts aid to UN Palestinian refugee agency, urges global backing
China signed an agreement on Wednesday to contribute to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) and called for continued international support for the body, which says it faces an "existential crisis" from the war in Gaza and a severe funding gap.
Chinese researchers develop soft robot capable of operating in freezing environments as low as -50 C
Global athletes discover palette of charms in home of giant pandas
HKSAR LegCo nomination period scheduled for Oct. 24 to Nov. 6
A spokesperson for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced on Wednesday that the nomination period for the 2025 Legislative Council (LegCo) General Election will be scheduled for ...

They are just aimed at creating anxiety: Chinese FM responds to accusations that Chinese companies are building a network of ports to exercise control
In response to a media inquiry over US officials and analysts saying that Chinese companies have built up a network of ports around the world to exercise control over global ...

DPP 'kneeling to US' in tariff talks harms Taiwan economy: spokesperson
Asked to comment on US imposition of a 20 percent “reciprocal tariff” on the island of Taiwan, higher than the 15 percent rate on Japan and South Korea, and on ...

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Mango ice pops from China's Guangxi offer refreshing tropical treat
World's first humanoid robot teams play 5v5 soccer qualifiers in Beijing
US national debt hits record $37 trillion amid mounting fiscal concerns
The US government's gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, a record number that highlights the accelerating debt on America's balance sheet and increased cost pressures on taxpayers, the AP reported. The $37 trillion update is found in the latest Treasury Department report issued on Tuesday, which logs ...
China unveils new stimulus plan to subsidize consumption-linked loans
China's central government will offer interest subsidies for consumption loans for individuals and business entities in the consumer services sector for the first time, as a part of the country's ...

Two Chinese shipbuilding giants halt trading to form world's biggest
China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) and China Shipbuilding Industry Co (CSIC) halted trading of their stocks on the A-share market starting from Wednesday, paving the way for the emergence of ...

Strong return to Chinese market boosts Australian wine brand Penfolds' financial results
Australian wine brand Penfolds released its fiscal year 2025 results on Wednesday, with its return to the Chinese market being an important driver for growth.

LIFE

Exhibition on ancient Egyptian civilization opens at Shanghai Museum
Artists perfom an Egyptian-style dance at the Shanghai Museum at night in Shanghai, east China, Aug. 11, 2025. The exhibition, titled "On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient ...

Royal Scots recall Chinese aid in Lisbon Maru sinking
The Royal Regiment of Scotland on Tuesday posted a movie announcement with a synopsis about the award-winning documentary film "The Sinking of The Lisbon Maru" on its Facebook account.

A brief discussion on the evolution of crosstalk drama
Currently, when referring to "crosstalk drama" (xiangsheng ju), the term generally encompasses five types of works: First, a kind of comedian work integrating quyi (folk artforms including ballad singing, storytelling, ...
Macao receives Xian Xinghai items
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) of China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government on Wednesday held a donation ceremony for items related to Xian Xinghai, a late Chinese composer remembered by generations.
From young lead performer to viral star, educator Jiang enlivens ethnic dance
Chinese fighters claim 3 golds in 'wushu' at Chengdu World Games