Premier Li Qiang shakes hands with Apple CEO Tim Cook on Sunday in Beijing before the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum 2025.Wang Zhuangfei/China Daily
Visits reaffirm commitment to ethnic areas
At the start of China's 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), President Xi Jinping made a fact-finding trip to Guizhou province, where people of ethnic minority groups account for more than 36 percent of the population and which is home to the last nine counties removed from the country's poverty list in 2020.
FMs vow to advance cooperation
The latest meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea has provided a timely and vital platform for the three neighbors to enhance mutual understanding and maintain the good momentum of trilateral cooperation, observers said.
Interprovincial marriage registration streamlined
Couples in China no longer need to return to their hometowns or places of household registration to marry, after a revision of the country's marriage registration policy.
Path to common development requires commitment to openness and collaboration
In a world increasingly marked by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, China has once again reaffirmed its commitment to openness, global collaboration, and sustainable development.
Japan, ROK should embrace multilateralism
Editor's note: Efforts to advance Asia-Pacific cooperation face challenges like rising geopolitical tensions, unilateralism and protectionism. In such circumstances, countries in the region should uphold multilateralism, free trade, and enhance cooperation through platforms such as Boao Forum for Asia for the betterment of the region. Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily.
DEEP IMPACT
The jagged 23-kilometer-long scar that the gigantic rig has left for mining zircon - which is used in ceramics and the building industry - is so big that it is visible from space.
India slaps 12% tariff to shield steel industry
India plans to impose a 12 percent "safeguard duty" on certain steel products for 200 days to protect its domestic industry from "serious injury" caused by a spike in imports.
Low-altitude economy on cusp of takeoff
China's low-altitude economy, a strategic emerging sector that is key to developing new quality productive forces, is poised to fly high following its inclusion in the Government Work Report for two consecutive years now.
Balance sought between govt intervention, mkt
What is China's new economic momentum? Recently, my colleagues and I conducted a study on the evolution of industries amid economic fluctuations.
Revised rules aim to boost China auto market
China's push to encourage the automotive industry is taking shape through measures including the expansion of trade-in policies, strengthening the used car market and easing purchasing restrictions, boosting confidence among automakers, dealers and consumers.
Digital nomads' shifting landscapes
Picture this: Trading the monotonous hum of fluorescent office lights for the soothing rhythm of tropical ocean waves or the quiet buzz of a cozy cafe in a centuries-old village.
Piastri hails 'mega' McLaren after China one-two
SHANGHAI �� Oscar Piastri hailed his "mega" McLaren after leading from pole to win the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of teammate Lando Norris.
