Top: President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. Wang Zhuangfei / China Daily; above: President Xi Jinping meets with Brazilian Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. Shen Hong / Xinhua
Xi reaffirms good ties with Pakistan, Brazil
Beijing and Islamabad reaffirmed their ironclad friendship on Friday, with both sides vowing to continue enhancing high-quality cooperation on joint construction of the Belt and Road and stepping up the building of a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future.
May exports grow better than expected
China's exports grew better than expected in May, with analysts pointing to improved external demand and strong resilience in foreign trade, providing a solid base for achieving its annual economic target.
A nexus of travel, education and bilateral relations
As Central Asia emerges as a new hot spot for Chinese tourists, a reciprocal surge of curiosity toward China is flourishing among Central Asian people.
Businesses protest EU's protectionism
Chinese companies have expressed deep concerns over rising protectionism in the European Union, as the bloc ramps up its anti-subsidy probes targeting Chinese companies, especially those making clean energy products.
Ganju Opera's enduring legacy passes on
On March 22 at 6:50 pm, just 10 minutes before a Jiangxi Opera appreciation class was scheduled to begin, the lecture hall at Nanchang University in Jiangxi province was already packed with over 100 people.
Youth urged to bring talents to the countryside
Young Chinese people have shown an increasing willingness to learn skills that will help the country vitalize its rural economy — particularly through e-commerce.
Tai chi thrives with a French twist
Tai chi, an ancient martial art, is widely practiced across China. Though there are no formal statistics regarding the number of tai chi practitioners in the country, the martial art can be said to have enjoyed an enduring popularity over the years.
Digital detox aims to restore focus
Every so often, 31-year-old Chen Jiawen, a product designer at a technology company in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, sets aside a day for herself called Unplug Day.
High-tech sleep products come of age in China
It is said over 500 million Chinese adults usually have some difficulty in getting a sound sleep — and that has spawned a huge market, with products and services offering relief, in the process revolutionizing how people rest.
Kenya's coastline offers water sports lovers a place to shine
In addition to offering the best wildlife safari destinations, Kenya is known for its fantastic beaches along the east coast.
Dismal result leads to Seoul search
It's not entirely beyond hope, but it still seems pretty hopeless.
