Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, attends a welcoming ceremony held by To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Monday.Luong Thai Linh/Afp
China, Vietnam to foster cooperation
President Xi Jinping emphasized on Monday the need for China and Vietnam, both beneficiaries of economic globalization, to strengthen strategic resolve, jointly oppose unilateral bullying practices, and uphold the global free trade system and the stability of industrial and supply chains.
Xi sees bright future with longtime friend
Over three decades ago, when President Xi Jinping — who was then the top official of Fuzhou, Fujian province — took an investment promotion trip to Malaysia, he was deeply impressed by two symbolic sites.
Macao to integrate more closely with Hengqin's development
Macao Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai on Monday highlighted closer integration with Hengqin's development, expanded tourism offerings and a more efficient government, during his maiden policy address.
China, Indonesia see friendship deepen
As China and Indonesia mark 75 years of diplomatic relations this year, the two nations are deepening cooperation in key sectors such as investment, energy transition and cultural exchange, reaffirming their shared commitment to regional prosperity and stability, according to officials from both sides.
By joining hands and strengthening cooperation countries can effect a meaningful sea change
President Xi Jinping's two-day visit to Vietnam, starting on Monday, is the first stop on his three-nation trip to Southeast Asia and his second visit to the country in less than 18 months. It reflects the smooth communication and coordination between the two neighbors that has injected strong momentum into their comprehensive cooperation.
Cooperation urged amid turbulence
For Vuk Jeremic, former president of the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly and former Serbian foreign minister, the storm is no longer distant — the world is in the midst of geopolitical turbulence, and while the roof is leaking, the time for structural reforms has passed — at least for now.
US tariff hike on small orders to harm trade
The United States government's latest move to raise tariffs on small packages and low-value items imported from China will disrupt normal international trade order and harm the interests of US consumers, while prompting Chinese cross-border e-commerce platforms to adjust supply chain networks and diversify their business layouts in emerging markets, experts said.
DHL chief says duties to boost Sino-EU biz ties
The United States' tariff hikes will provide ample opportunities for closer cooperation between China and the European Union, and adversely impact the competitiveness of US exports while creating opportunities for others, said a top executive of a German logistics service provider.
Tradition back in fashion
Photographer Ren Peng, 40, remembers the occasion as if it was only yesterday. Five years ago he visited the hometown of his friend Gu Yan, a member of the Lisu ethnic group, in Yanbian county, Panzhihua, Sichuan province.
Origin quest still inspires
Some names are synonymous with a particular field. Such is the case for Chinese paleographer Qiu Xigui.
Resilient Rory finally achieves the Grand Slam
The closer Rory McIlroy came to fulfilling his lifetime dream — winning the Masters — the more it kept slipping away. Sunday at Augusta National felt like his last 11 years in the majors, blunders mixed in with sheer brilliance.
