Jean-Pierre Raffarin (front), former prime minister of France, and Chinese Ambassador to France Deng Li (second from left) attend an exhibition on China-France diplomatic relations in Paris on Wednesday. The exhibition, which features nearly 100 photos on bilateral exchanges over the past six decades, will run through March 29. The two countries established diplomatic relations in January 1964.Li Yang/China News Service
Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul engage in close exchanges
As the resumption of the leaders' meeting among China, Japan and South Korea last year has created momentum for renewed exchanges, Secretary-General of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat Lee Hee-sup said that more high-level interactions are underway, with a foreign ministers' meeting expected to take place in the near future.
Telecom firms scrambling to develop 6G
Chinese telecom companies are scrambling to deepen the research and development of 6G, as the world enters a crucial window of opportunity to identify potential technologies and formulate key standards for the next-generation wireless technology.
'Red capital' emerges as economic powerhouse
Ruijin, known as the "Red capital of China" and the birthplace of the Chinese revolution, is leveraging its tourism resources to fuel economic transformation and rural vitalization, said Yin Zhong, secretary of the Ruijin Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, in an exclusive interview with China Daily.
Strong development sees Shanxi flourish
Since the beginning of this year, the North China province of Shanxi has demonstrated strong development momentum, in terms of advancements in economic transformation and industrial upgrades; infrastructure construction; market resilience and opening-up to the outside world.
Toxic tariff policy heralds US recession and greater uncertainty for world trade
It is Washington's firm belief that the United States only stands to win in the tariff war it is waging against the rest of the world. That has made it addicted to weaponizing tariffs in a bid to "make America great again".
Palace Museum bridging civilizations
The Palace Museum in Beijing, which was called the Forbidden City, is an important repository of China's 5,000-year-old civilization and traditional Chinese culture. The establishment of the Palace Museum in 1925 marked the transformation of the former royal palace into a people's museum. Since then, the museum has been safeguarding the historical treasures of China and promoting dialogue among civilizations.
US tariffs to impact international trade
Participants in a discussion on the effect of US tariffs on China and other countries said it could have a lasting impact on the US economy, trade with key partners, including Canada, Mexico and Europe, and international relations.
Hotline reshapes megacity management
From broken hallway lights and insufficient parking to questions about policies and the installation of elevators in older residential buildings, Beijing's 12345 citizen service hotline receives an array of appeals and queries, playing a crucial role in urban governance.
Reforms help facilitate more M&A activity
China's stepped-up reforms to encourage mergers and acquisitions will provide strong support for industrial upgrading despite external challenges, while further efforts can be made to enhance the campaign, said a political adviser and veteran investor.
Working for a healthier, more efficient future
Editor's Note: This year marks a critical milestone as China concludes its 14th Five-Year Plan. To help in assessing the success of the process, we have asked multinational executives to share with our readers their insights about their business achievements in the past few years and further expectations in the years to come.
The personalities of puppets
On a bright afternoon in Beijing, stepping into a traditional courtyard just east of the Forbidden City feels like entering another world. Beyond the weathered rock garden, a mesmerizing interplay of light and movement unfolds, blending centuries-old artistry with modern innovation.
A celebration of culture in full bloom
As spring approaches, Shanghai is poised to be adorned with an array of flowers, captivating visitors worldwide with its unique charm. A series of events will offer a front-row seat to the splendor of the season.
Breathing new life into brushwork
In a quiet corner of Qianzhou ancient town, nestled in the mountains of Hunan province, 61-year-old Liang Desong often sits at his wooden desk for up to 10 hours a day.
The Loongs road to Milan starts here
Faster, fiercer and far more intriguing with the Olympics on the horizon — the endgame of short-track speed skating's 2024-25 season is serving up the closest possible test to the challenge that will face the world's best at Milano-Cortina 2026.
