Germany's conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz, accompanied by his wife Charlotte Merz, speaks to the media on Sunday in Berlin, Germany, after provisional results handed him victory in the country's national elections.Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters
China, Russia reaffirm their close relations
President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reiterated the long-term and strategic nature of bilateral ties, pledging that China-Russia relations will not be disrupted by external factors or any third party.
Silver travelers' tailored demands a sign of maturing market
Silver-haired consumers in China are seeking more than just sightseeing when they travel. They are also looking for enriching experiences that combine travel, learning and interactions, industry insiders and experts said.
Nation firmly opposes US' restrictions
China is strongly dissatisfied and has lodged solemn protests with the United States after Washington issued the latest restrictions on the two countries' two-way investment.
DeepSeek is reshaping AI industry
The rapid rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company, is reshaping the AI industry and prompting market players to explore new possibilities, experts said at the 2025 Global Developer Conference, which concluded Sunday.
Securing safe haven for green sea turtles
Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world.
Starmer, Macron expected to walk a fine line with Trump
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer and France's President Emmanuel Macron have been meeting with advisers ahead of important and difficult visits to the United States in the coming days, during which they will try to rebuild Europe's fast-eroding relationship with its traditional ally.
Shenzhen thinking long term
Shenzhen, a high-tech powerhouse in South China's Guangdong province, plans to launch targeted supportive policies, including 4.5 billion yuan ($630 million) in financial incentives, to drive the city's artificial intelligence and robotics sectors.
Market vitality fueling growth, novel trends
BEIJING — While insufficient domestic demand remains a challenge, China has seen its consumption sector, a key driver of economic growth, unleash more vitality in recent months, with hustle and bustle in the market and new demand fueling and shaping trends.
USTR public hearings nothing but circuses for ringmaster China hawks
The Donald Trump administration's campaign to streamline the federal government system should not only target the departments it regards as "useless" but also those it considers "useful".
Apt response
President Xi Jinping has mentioned on multiple occasions that changes of the world, of the times, and of history are unfolding in unprecedented ways, and the world once again stands at a historical crossroads.
Xinjiang's sands reveal fascinating finds
Archaeological surveys and excavations in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region over the past year have yielded a new understanding of the region's rich history as well as of the legacy of the ancient Silk Road.
Lantern fairs brighten Chinese heritage
Min Liuzhou, a primary school student, was pleasantly surprised to spot a certain book during his recent visit to Zigong, Sichuan province.
