
Protesters hold placards that read "Dismiss Yoon Suk-yeol immediately" on Monday during a demonstration against the impeached South Korean President in the capital Seoul, ahead of his impeachment verdict.Jung Yeon-Je/Afp
New engines set to drive innovation
China's latest commitment to advancing cutting-edge technologies — including quantum computing, artificial intelligence and 6G — will solidify its position as a global leader in innovation, and the strategic push will enable the country to navigate global uncertainties while sustaining its competitive advantage, experts and business executives said.
Calm urged as US, Houthis vow attacks
The international community has expressed concerns over both the United States and the Houthi group vowing escalation after US President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on Yemen, which has so far left 53 dead, including five children.
Separatist cyberattack team exposed
China's Ministry of State Security on Monday revealed the identities of four senior members of the "Information, Communications and Electronic Force Command" of Taiwan, which serves as the main component of the island's "Taiwan independence "separatist forces tasked with carrying out cyber operations against the Chinese mainland.
New plan in place to boost consumption
China's latest push to boost consumption — a top priority on the country's policy agenda for the year ahead — is expected to shore up consumer confidence, unleash domestic demand potential and inject strong momentum into highquality economic growth, said government officials and experts.
Tech powerhouses keen on China innovation
Editor's Note: This year marks a critical milestone as China concludes its 14th Five-Year Plan.
Tariffs expected to take a toll on US youths' health
The recent tariffs imposed on Chinese imports are creating more than just economic challenges for US families, but potentially harming their mental and physical health, with a disproportionate impact on youth from low-income households.
EU trying to deflect US' trade attack onto China will only worsen its plight
Among all the officials of US allies and partners that have tried to point a diverting finger at China as the target for US tariffs, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is undoubtedly the most incorrigible.
Rooted partnership
Since 1975 when China and the European Union's predecessor, the European Community, established diplomatic relations, China and Europe have shaped and implemented many strategies to create a long-term comprehensive partnership that benefits their economies and people.
Losar celebrations ring across Xizang autonomous region
Wearing traditional clothes, eating traditional food like guthuk stew, putting on spring couplets, raising prayer flags and setting off fireworks, residents in many areas of the Xizang autonomous region rejoiced with the coming of Tibetan New Year.
Documenting a grand journey
Daniel Newham from the United Kingdom and Cleo Luden from France are two expats who embarked on an exciting and immersive journey to discover Chinese culture last summer.