Professional models and local residents participate in a fashion show at the Wumeng Grass Plain Scenic Area in Liupanshui, Guizhou province, on Sunday. The event, which featured traditional costumes from the Yi, Miao, Bai, Bouyei and Dong ethnic groups, as well as contemporary ensemble, showcased the integration of ethnic culture and eco-tourism.Qiao Qiming/For China Daily
External shocks pushing shift of growth model
Despite facing mounting external uncertainties, China has the conditions and capabilities to offset the impact of the United States' tariff threat and is poised to see sustained growth this year, with consistent policies, an ultra-large domestic market, thriving technological innovations and a deepening of reform and opening-up, said economists and executives.
China, Indonesia hold ministerial talks
China and Indonesia pledged shared efforts to ensure the peace and stability of the South China Sea, expand security cooperation and uphold the multilateral trading system during their first joint meeting of foreign and defense ministers, also known as the "2+2" dialogue, in Beijing on Monday.
Eight regions report population increases
At least eight provincial-level regions in China reported growth in their resident populations last year amid rapid urbanization, according to data released by local authorities and experts.
Bid to force decoupling from China is only serving to decouple the US
It is not a secret that the US administration is preparing to put pressure on other countries in tariff negotiations, asking them to limit trade with China in exchange for US tariff exemptions.
Zero-sum is wrong answer to testing times
On April 2, United States President Donald Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs on the rest of the world. It immediately created a storm in the international economy. Stock markets began to take a steep dive, and the bond markets also began to fall.
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Envoy hails China's ties with Lebanon
Lebanon's ambassador to China has underscored the deepening ties between the two countries — a bond rooted in ancient history and bolstered by modern cooperation, especially the "small and beautiful" projects under the Belt and Road Initiative.
A-shares stabilizing amid trade tensions
With rising strategic importance in terms of improving expectations and boosting confidence, China's capital market now provides opportunities for both Chinese and foreign investors as global economic growth stagnates due to Sino-US trade frictions, experts said.
China's consumption engine gains momentum
HAIKOU — At the China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan province last week, crowds thronged exhibit halls packed with global brands showcasing a dazzling array of goods.
Preserving the Potala Palace
Perched on crimson shoulders, Potala ascends a celestial stairway. Alabaster walls cradle golden roofs. Ancient stones murmur mantras, corridors breathe incense.
Reading puts the world at your feet
The reading dialogue themed "The Power of Reading" was held at the center of Arabic studies in Beijing Foreign Studies University on Monday to mark the 30th World Book Day that falls on Wednesday.
Thunder rumble to record win
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series on Sunday, the fifth-biggest margin of victory in NBA postseason history.
