President Xi Jinping, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attends a joint group meeting during the third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Beijing on Thursday.Xie Huanchi/Xinhua
Xi: Bolster role of education
President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for strengthening the role of education in supporting China's sci-tech sector and talent development, so that the nation can see its talent flourish, everyone can realize their potential, and every talent is put to the best use.
Cultural tourism inspired by commercial hits
Hidden within a village community in Gaoping city, North China's Shanxi province, the Tiefo Temple kept its exquisite 500-year-old painted sculptures low-profile for so long. It wasn't until August that its 72-square-meter main hall was opened to the public.
Cultural heritage weaves global success for Chinese fashion
Chinese designers have been making their mark on the global stage in recent years with high-quality products and innovative designs, often drawing on the country's rich cultural traditions and textiles to add splashes of flair.
Tech titans
The 2025 Mobile World Congress, or MWC, concludes on Thursday in Barcelona, Spain, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators to explore advancements in 5G, artificial intelligence, and advanced connectivity.
Growth target hailed as sign of confidence
China's 5 percent growth target for this year "signals strong confidence" in its economic prospects as the country prioritizes sustainable development despite external challenges, said global experts.
Market diversification helps counter tariffs
China's policymakers vowed during the two sessions to bolster policies for stabilizing foreign trade and support enterprises in securing orders and exploring new markets as escalating tensions with the United States due to Washington's tariff hikes dampen normal trade activity, analysts and executives said.
Military spending increase necessary to protect national security, core interests and global peace
China has announced that it will increase its national defense budget by 7.2 percent this year. This is the 10th consecutive year of single-digit growth.
Fragmented and restructuring
Editor's note: The world has undergone many changes and shocks in recent years. Enhanced dialogue between scholars from China and overseas is needed to build mutual understanding on many problems the world faces. For this purpose, the China Watch Institute of China Daily and the National Institute for Global Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, jointly present this special column: The Global Strategic Dialogue, in which experts from China and abroad will offer insightful views, analysis and fresh perspectives on long-term strategic issues of global importance.
Digging into Beijing's birth
Just over 3,000 years ago, the newly established Western Zhou Dynasty (c. 11th century-771 BC) included present-day Beijing area under the rule of a united central kingship for the first time.
STILL SINGING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Dutch musical actress Maya Hakvoort won the Shanghai Magnolia Stage Performance Award on Feb 27. She is one of a few foreign artists to have won the award at all 33 sessions.
Pop star returns to her ethnic Miao roots
Stardom often leads artists to chase the next big trend, but one female pop singer has embarked on a remarkable journey of reinvention.
