Xi Jinping (center), chairman of the Central Military Commission, takes a group photo with other military leaders and two military officers who were promoted to the rank of general at a ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday. The promoted officers are Zheng Xuan (back left), political commissar of the Northern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army, and Ling Huanxin (back right), political commissar of the Academy of Military Sciences. Zhang Youxia (third right), vice-chairman of the CMC, announced at the ceremony the promotion order, which was signed by Xi. He Weidong (third left), another CMC vice-chairman, presided over the ceremony. Other members of the CMC, including Li Shangfu (second right), minister of national defense, Liu Zhenli (second left), Miao Hua (far right) and Zhang Shengmin (far left), also attended the ceremony.Li Gang/Xinhua
People-to-people exchanges key to US ties, Xi says
More than a century ago, some United States citizens began living in Kuliang, a famous summer retreat in Fuzhou, Fujian province, joining thousands of other foreigners. They later became part of the China-US friendship, working and living in harmony with local Chinese.
Home appliance industry embraces smart solutions for rapid development
Smart refrigerators that monitor the freshness of food, help order ingredients, and recommend recipes by analyzing dietary preferences have become part of daily life.
China, NZ agree to scale up trade ties
China and New Zealand have agreed to scale up bilateral trade and bolster cooperation in e-commerce, trade in services, the green economy and establish a dialogue mechanism for new energy vehicles, according to a joint statement released by the two countries on Wednesday.
Freshmen-to-be weigh up their major options
As high school graduates begin to consider which universities and majors they should choose, experts have cautioned that they shouldn't simply go after the current trendy courses.
BORN TO BE WILD
Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world.
Strategic independence promotes win-win China-New Zealand ties
When President Xi Jinping visited New Zealand in 2014, he wrote in a signed article published in The New Zealand Herald that "the two countries have set many records in China's relations with developed countries" and called for "an even better future" for bilateral relations.
Address by H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, at the Opening Plenary of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2023
Professor Klaus Schwab, Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum,
Bright future ahead for bilateral businesses
Business relations between China and New Zealand will be enhanced in the coming years by rising mutual investment, a complementary industrial structure and free trade deals, such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, said government officials and business leaders.
Tourism helps Sri Lanka make slow recovery
While Sri Lanka's economy has shown signs of life thanks to the revival of tourism, recovery remains slow because of challenges such as declining exports and loan repayments, experts have said.
'Debt traps' false criticism of lending
China's international lending and the Belt and Road Initiative have contributed to the world's growth instead of creating "debt traps" for other countries, experts and officials attending the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, said in Tianjin on Wednesday.
'She Sports' trend rings in big biz for brands
Full of youthful energy, Hu Rongfeng is a sociology senior at a top university in Beijing who can bust some killer jazz dance moves as well as urban dance styles from the likes of K-pop girl bands.
Museum's past inspires showcase of the future
The recently inaugurated National Natural History Museum of China in Beijing has inspired and motivated generations of young visitors over the past seven decades. Formerly known as the Beijing Museum of Natural History, the institution has developed from humble beginnings.
Time to slide with pride
China's wheelchair curling and para ice hockey teams were among the nation's biggest success stories at Beijing 2022.
Booming trade with Africa offers promising future
The third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo kicks off in Changsha, capital of Hunan province, on Thursday. This vital platform boosts China-Africa business cooperation and promotes high-level opening-up.
