Neighbors prioritized in diplomacy
As President Xi Jinping starts a three-nation visit to Southeast Asia on Monday, observers at home and abroad said the latest move of head-of-state diplomacy is a testament to China's long-term commitment to deepening all-around cooperation with neighboring countries in order to safeguard peace and stability in the region and beyond.
China, Vietnam to consolidate trade ties
The economic and trade ties between China and Vietnam are expected to rise to a new level, driven by the two countries' highly complementary trade structures, Vietnam's modernization drive and the growing influence of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, according to market watchers and exporters.
Consumption potential big, experts say
China's super-large consumption market still holds enormous potential and serves as an important engine to drive economic growth, despite the increasing complexity and uncertainty of the external environment.
Zooming in on waist management
President Xi Jinping has called for the full protection of the people's health, saying that an all-round moderately prosperous society cannot be achieved without people's all-round health. Last year, the National Health Commission and other departments launched the "Weight Management Year" initiative, aiming to foster a societal emphasis over the next three years on weight management, healthy eating and physical exercise.
Old mines given new purpose
Editor's note: China Daily is publishing a series illustrating the country's efforts to achieve its carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals.
Neighborhood trip will help consolidate regional community with a shared future
Against the backdrop of rising global uncertainties, including aggressive unilateralism and protectionism, China's continuing advocacy for a shared future with neighboring countries demonstrates its unwavering support for multilateralism and economic globalization.
Beijing-Jakarta partnership beyond trade
Editor's note: This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-Indonesia diplomatic relations. Taking the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity, the two countries should strengthen cooperation on multilateral affairs and practice multilateralism. Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily.
SCORING AN OWN GOAL
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a 90-day pause on tariffs for more than 75 trading partners that "did not retaliate" after his sweeping duties went into effect.
China shows cultural depth at Osaka expo
The China Pavilion at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, opened on Sunday as the expo began welcoming visitors for its monthslong run, striking notes that well echo the message delivered a day earlier by Japanese Emperor Naruhito: a sustainable future for mankind.
Spotlight on AI as future game changer
Delegates and visitors to the Zhongguancun Forum, a key technology event held in Beijing recently, were in for a surprise when they arrived at the venue late last month.
United States tariff policies inevitable to fail
The United States has been imposing tariffs without regard for international trade rules or established practices.
Humanoid robots the new focus of automakers
Automakers are ramping up investments in the humanoid robotics field, a frontier where industry experts see an alignment with manufacturing.
Garden exhibition shows seeds of culture
In 1772, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), then just turning 60, had reason to be joyful after finally securing his dream place for retirement in the Forbidden City, the royal palace in the heart of Beijing.
Music festival shows spirit of band of brothers
Shen Lihui can still vividly recall the moment when Chinese rock band Omnipotent Youth Society's trumpet filled the air at Central Park in New York in 2014.
AI revolution is already underway in NBA
It's not a scene from the future, but a reality on the basketball courts of today.
