Trucks loaded with automobile parts are ready to leave Jingmen in Central China's Hubei province for Uzbekistan on Thursday. This freight transportation marks Hubei's first operation under the International Road Transport customs transit system, which is expected to shorten the transfer time to eight days. The system is based on a UN Convention implemented at global level in public-private partnership. It allows customs-sealed vehicles and freight containers to cross countries without border checks.Zhao Ping/China News Service
US urged to get back to equal dialogue
China has urged the United States to cancel its unilateral tariffs as quickly as possible, and get back on track to properly address differences through equal dialogue.
Macro policies in pipeline to boost growth
China may soon launch a comprehensive set of additional macroeconomic measures to cushion a potentially substantial demand shock due to the United States' tariff hikes, reiterating its commitment to the preset annual economic growth target, said economists and advisers who are close to policymakers.
More clinics to manage weight
All major hospitals will set up weight management clinics by the end of June as part of efforts to battle the escalating problem of obesity and help people who are overweight, according to a notice released by the National Health Commission and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Thursday.
Shanxi pours effort into ecosystems
Spring is a vibrant season in the North China province of Shanxi, where rivers and lakes are fuller with the thawing of ice and snow, trees along the banks begin to bloom and migrant birds return.
Entire world should act to end Washington's attempted looting
Including the additional hike yesterday, the punitive tariffs the US administration has levied on imports from China have soared to 125 percent.
Tariffs make US an isolated trade island
Editor's note: The US tariff escalation threat against China and other countries compounds its mistake and further exposes its nature of blackmail. China will resolutely take countermeasures to safeguard its rights and interests and maintain a normal international trade order. Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily.
EU to pause retaliatory tariffs on US
The European Union said it will press the pause button on its retaliatory tariffs against the United States just a day after the bloc's member states agreed on the first countermeasures against the US trade war and hours after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension of "reciprocal tariffs" on most for its trading partners.
BRI auto demand elixir for protectionism
Chinese vehicles are relatively immune from the United States' tariff impacts due to the limited number of such direct exports to the US and nearly nonexistent sales of domestic brands in that market, said Cui Dongshu, secretary-general of the China Passenger Car Association.
Nation edges closer to nuclear fusion
CHENGDU — Armed with cutting-edge fusion energy technologies and bold venture backing, a generation of young Chinese innovators is aiming to shrink the power of the sun into scalable, affordable and investable projects.
Drawing back the curtains
Over his decades-long career, Zhang Yimou — one of China's most prestigious directors — has experienced many triumphs, from accepting awards at international film festivals, to helming the opening and closing ceremonies of two Olympic Games.
African fashion is more than just clothing
Amid the vibrant energy of AW2025 Shanghai Fashion Week's MODE exhibition, Ann McCreath, founder of Kenya's KikoRomeo, meticulously arranged her booth. The brand, founded in 1996 and celebrated for its African identity and eco-conscious designs, was bustling as buyers and enthusiasts flocked to explore her collection.
New coach looks to lead China back to glory
A new head coach, a new coaching team, and a new generation of players — China's women's volleyball team is preparing to charge toward the podium at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics with "fresh blood", aiming to reinforce its dominance in Asia and maintain its status as a global powerhouse.
