Clockwise from top left: A traditional Chinese lion dance is performed at the New Year celebration at Times Square in New York on Sunday.Lev Radin/Sipa Usa Tourists enjoy the first sunrise of the new year on the Great Wall in Beijing on Monday. Ariel Schalit/Ap People celebrate the New Year in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. xinhua A fireworks display lights up the London Eye in the early hours of Monday. Li Ying / Xinhua
Importance of US-China ties in spotlight
As the heads of state of China and the United States exchanged congratulatory letters on the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties on Monday, analysts said managing differences and expanding practical collaborations would be the top priority for both sides this year.
Nation likely to maintain steady growth in 2024
China's economy is set to maintain robust and steady growth in 2024 as domestic demand further recovers, driven by ramped-up macroeconomic policy support and the deepening of industrial upgrading, senior experts said.
Rewards of e-commerce flow across border bridge
Dongxing, a county-level border city in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, is located on the banks of the Beilun River. On the other side of the river in Vietnam lies Mong Cai, with the two cities linked by a bridge.
Africa seeks to make climate needs known on global stage
In the year following Africa's hosting of the 27th United Nations climate summit, more commonly referred to as COP27, held in Egypt in 2022, the continent has endured a run of lethal and unprecedented extreme weather events.
Experts urge monetary policy easing
China may need to further ease its monetary policy early this year as domestic demand remains insufficient while low inflation and a stabilizing renminbi have offered more scope for policy adjustments, experts said on Monday.
Realty recovery forecast on optimized policies
The domestic real estate market had seen unprecedented adjustments and changes in 2023, and experts said they expect 2024 to be a year of recovery, propelled by supportive policies and increased investor confidence as the overall property market explores a new development model.
Another provocation by Manila shows it risks running foul of Washington's games
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has once again stressed that the country will take resolute measures in response to any provocation or violation of China's sovereignty, and that Beijing will firmly safeguard the country's sovereignty, territorial integrity and maritime rights and interests.
Piecing peace together
Currently, security risks in the Asia-Pacific region are rising. As part of its intensifying competition with China, the United States has been reinforcing its alliance system in the Asia-Pacific region by creating a number of mini-multilateral institutions — such as the US-Japan-Republic of Korea, US-Japan-India-Australia cooperation mechanisms and US-United Kingdom-Australia (AUKUS) partnership — to intervene in regional hotspot issues. This has resulted in intensified division and confrontation in the Asia-Pacific region and greatly undermined regional security.
Celebrating its leading role
It was early in the morning one Friday when the capital's Chang'an Avenue was already busy with heavy traffic. At the National Centre for the Performing Arts near Tian'anmen Square, a crowd was already forming.
