The flags of China and its Macao Special Administrative Region flutter above a bustling street in the city on Saturday, ahead of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, which falls on Dec 20. Huang Taiming / For China Daily
Opening-up to spur foreign trade growth
China will continue to advance institutionalized opening-up, broaden market access for global businesses and advocate free trade agreements, fueling its economic growth and bolstering multilateralism in 2025, market observers and business executives said on Sunday.
China, France vow to uphold cooperation
China-France relations have seen positive momentum under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, and the ties have emerged as a progressive force driving China-European Union ties while contributing to global peace and stability, according to officials.
Chinese youth embracing flexible jobs
Taking flexible jobs has become one of the most sought-after career choices for young Chinese people who wish to be in the driver's seat of their careers and value work-life balance.
County uses blue carbon trading to offset emissions
Editor's note: China Daily is publishing a series illustrating the country's efforts to achieve its carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals.
Hollowing out of tech pact symptomatic of US' problematic approach to China relations
That China and the United States on Friday signed a protocol to amend and extend the Agreement between the United States and China on Cooperation in Science and Technology for an additional five years, effective from Aug 27, 2024, is encouraging news.
Sino-US relations need new chapter
China-US relations are likely to enter a new stage of uncertainty when Donald Trump assumes office as US President on Jan 20.
Learning advantage
Botswanan received the fourth China-aided primary school in October, marking another step forward in the southern African country's educational development.
Pact renewal reflects wish to collaborate
The United States and China have renewed their long-standing science and technology agreement, marking a cautious continuation of collaboration amid heightened tensions.
Qingdao's sights set on ecological vitalization
This year, the Qingdao government has upheld the development concept centered on people and made continuous efforts in the environment, education, healthcare, sports and culture, enhancing service quality and efficiency.
Tailwinds favoring foreign trade enterprises
China will ramp up financial support, cultivate new growth engines, and strengthen services for foreign trade enterprises in order to unlock momentum and foster resilience in the country's foreign trade sector — a critical pillar underpinning overall economic growth, officials and analysts said.
It's time to guard against excessive RMB exchange rate adjustments
With the final chapter of the US presidential election now written and President-elect Donald Trump's strong return to politics, market concerns are rising that the United States might again implement policies that could weaken the Chinese yuan, or the renminbi.
Survival of fittest as market hots up
Vehicle sales are expected to hit a new high this year in China amid fierce competition, a trend that analysts anticipate will escalate in 2025 in the world's largest vehicle market.
Digging up our knowledge of the past
Fresh stories of Beijing's long history are gradually emerging, thanks to hard work by archaeologists. Details of new discoveries spanning 2,000 years from the Western Zhou Dynasty (c. 11th century-771 BC) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) have recently been released by the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau.
Theme parks more than play
Xiao Ru accidentally discovered her parents' new soft spot when she took them with her son to the Universal Beijing Resort earlier this year.
Spain reigns in remarkable year of soccer achievement
From the Champions League to the Olympics, via a commanding Euro 2024, Spain was the truly dominant force in club and international soccer this year, and put the individual cherry on the cake with Rodri winning the Ballon d'Or.
