Vehicles burn on Monday in central Kyiv, Ukraine, after Russia launched targeted missile strikes on the city. The Kremlin said on Monday that the strikes were part of its special military operation. The strikes were seen as Russia's response to the explosion on a key bridge linking Russia to Crimea over the weekend. Gleb Garanich / Reuters
PLA remains powerful force for world peace
The PLA is a well-known abbreviation, standing for the People's Liberation Army, the Chinese military.
PARTY FORMS NEW FRIENDSHIPS WORLDWIDE
During the past decade, the Communist Party of China has expanded its "circle of friends" as it works to forge a global network of political party partnerships to advance the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Omicron BF.7 subvariant leads to outbreaks
At least three regions on the Chinese mainland have reported COVID-19 outbreaks involving the Omicron subvariant BF.7, increasing the pressure on local authorities in epidemic prevention and control.
Plentiful opportunities for growth keep nation firmly in German companies' sights
China will remain a key market for German companies as its economic resilience and large domestic market are vital for them to stay competitive globally, said experts and business executives.
Taipei's bet on external backers for independence push doomed to lose
Contrary to the claims of Washington and Taipei, it is not the Chinese mainland that is responsible for the current tense situation in the Taiwan Straits.
Far right taps jaded mood across EU
The success of far-right parties in recent elections in Europe can largely be attributed to the lackluster performance of the established parties that have traditionally formed governments in the region, experts say.
Central bank relaunches funding tool
China's central bank has relaunched a funding tool for policy banks to support infrastructure investment as part of the nation's accelerated efforts to ensure stable economic performance in the fourth quarter, experts said on Monday.
A different view of the capital
"My name is Bro Qiang, and I'm a Beijing swift. I was born at the Zhengyangmen Gate on the Beijing Central Axis," says the bird with human characteristics, not least language.
Hey, big spenders: Qatar woos the rich
With deluxe match packages selling for thousands of dollars and five-star hotels doing a brisk trade, a sheen of glamor coats Qatar's World Cup despite soccer's working-class roots.
