A traveler from Poland takes photos at the Yuyuan shopping center in Shanghai on Dec 4. China's visa-free policies, along with optimized payment options and other visitor-friendly services, have made traveling to the country more convenient, attracting an increasing number of foreign travelers.Chen Haoming/Xinhua
Xi's visits show care, concern for Macao SAR
When recalling the visit made by President Xi Jinping to the Premier School Affiliated to Hou Kong Middle School in Macao, Chao Lin-chai said she didn't realize that it had already been five years.
FM sets out foreign policy priorities
As senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi elaborated on China's diplomatic priorities and major events to be held in the coming year, analysts said China's stability and its policy consistency are "of the greatest certainty for the world".
Nation revises occupational disease list
Workers in the manufacturing industry who are experiencing pain or numbness in their wrists and emergency personnel suffering from PTSD will soon be eligible to apply for occupational disease certification and receive better compensation, according to an official document released on Monday.
ALL ABOARD SISTER-CITY EXPRESS
Editor's note: Amity between the people holds the key to sound state-to-state relations. China Daily will come out with a series of stories highlighting Chinese cities' special connections with sister cities, mutual understanding, trust and friendship between peoples of different countries and cultural backgrounds, and shining light on "city diplomacy".
European Union should not let anti-China hawks foul the nest
In the 15th package of restrictive measures it adopted on Monday, the European Council sanctioned 84 entities and individuals from different countries alleging they are providing material assistance to Russia's military in its conflict with Ukraine. Seven of them are from China.
Graduates must embrace AI revolution
Employment is the most basic component of people's wellbeing. So the annual Central Economic Work Conference held from Dec 11 to 12 stressed focusing more on an employment-first strategy and ensuring stable employment for key groups.
Germany's Scholz loses confidence vote
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote on Monday, paving the way for an early election in February.
Stimulating demand tops policy agenda
More policies are in the pipeline to supercharge domestic demand, with analysts forecasting a doubling of ultra-long special treasury bonds targeting consumption and an expansion of the scope of trade-in programs to encompass a wider range of product categories.
Making efforts to advance automation
A Chinese team made headlines at the 2024 International Convention on Quality Control Circles in Sri Lanka, showcasing innovative research capacity and inspiring leadership of a team member with unique life experiences.
The ties that bind
Chan Hou-fong, a 25-year-old cellist from Macao, was born in 1999 — the same year Macao returned to China.
Inzaghi hails players' resilience in Lazio rout
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has praised his players for standing up to host Lazio in a challenging opening half hour on Monday, before turning in one of the club's most dominant performances in Serie A.
People-centered urban governance put in spotlight
The 2024 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints opens on Wednesday in the national capital, gathering more than 170 international guests to discuss complaint handling, urban governance, digital innovation and Chinese modernization.
