President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday, after the signing of a joint statement on establishing a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY
China, Azerbaijan elevate partnership
China and Azerbaijan elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on Wednesday, a move that marks the countries' commitment to enhancing all-around cooperation amid complex changes in the international landscape.
FM calls on EU, Britain to jointly uphold intl order
Amid the United States' indiscriminate attacks on other countries through its arbitrary imposition of tariffs, China is working with nations that support and benefit from the multilateral trading system to find the largest possible common ground to address the threats and challenges posed by Washington, analysts said.
Officials seek limited use of AI in judiciary
Senior judges from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization called on Wednesday for deeper exchanges and cooperation in the use of artificial intelligence in the judicial field, emphasizing the need to balance innovation with legal and ethical safeguards.
Talks with China will not materialize if the White House expects all get no give
So, good news. And bad news. Let's start with the good.
Time ripe for Global South to step up
The tectonic shifts in global trade are not limited to Washington and Beijing — their ripple effect is shaking the foundations of economies across the Global South.
London talks on Ukraine crisis downgraded as Rubio pulls out
LONDON/PARIS — Talks among US, Ukrainian and European officials on ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict faltered on Wednesday as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio abruptly canceled his trip to London, downgrading the negotiations.
Economists: Unite to oppose US tariff hikes
As the United States clearly leverages tariffs as a bargaining chip in its dealings with trade partners, the rest of the world must stand together to respond in a cooperative manner, rather than negotiate for Washington's mercy, economists have urged.
DEJI PLAZA AT PEAK OF CHINA'S LUXURY HILL
In a major shift in China's luxury retail landscape, Deji Plaza in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, achieved record-breaking sales of 24.5 billion yuan ($3.35 billion) in 2024, surpassing both long-time champion SKP Beijing and Shanghai IFC.
RESTORING A CITY'S CHARM
As night falls, an outdoor movie is playing in a public area in front of the Fisher Coffee shop on Shiquan Street in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, captivating residents.
Street singer busks his way into hearts
Luo Xiaoluo, a grassroots singer from Guilin in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, found his roots in Shanghai's streets to become a music sensation particularly popular among middle-aged and elderly audiences.
Stastny: 'We welcome the competition'
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis heads up a stellar cast of athletes kicking off the 16th Diamond League season in Xiamen, Fujian province, on Saturday, amid a changing landscape that has seen Michael Johnson launch his Grand Slam Track series.
