Police officers try to keep demonstrators at bay on Sunday during a protest in Istanbul, Turkiye, after the city's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed on corruption charges. The demonstrations have spread to more than 55 of Turkiye's 81 provinces.Umit Bektas/Reuters
Talks in Riyadh aim for 30-day ceasefire deal
Negotiators from the United States and Russia met on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for talks aimed at achieving a partial ceasefire in the protracted Russia-Ukraine conflict, which started over three years ago.
Appliance maker Midea spreads regional footprint
Going overseas brings Chinese enterprises closer to Southeast Asia, further deepening understanding between the people, according to Jiang Xuan, regional head of the Midea Group.
China's development to bolster global economy
Faced with growing external uncertainties, China's focus on advancing its high-quality development agenda will not only bolster domestic resilience but also contribute to global economic stability and prosperity, senior officials and businesses executives said at the China Development Forum 2025 in Beijing.
Initiative to raise quality of seeds, crops
China has introduced its first batch of certified seeds into the market, marking a key step in improving seed quality and boosting crop yields. The initiative aims to raise seed standards, enhance agricultural production and strengthen the country's seed industry.
Inner Mongolia cuts water use in solar sector
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.
Talks seen as key for E. Asia collaboration
An annual meeting between foreign ministers of China, Japan and South Korea provided a great opportunity for the countries to present the world a constructive and forward-looking vision, Japanese experts say.
Income redistribution seen as urgent task
China should look beyond short-term stimulus and decisively redistribute incomes to expand consumption, especially by transferring more State-owned wealth to the social welfare system, leading economists and policy researchers said.
Retail giants bullish on consumption rebound
Editor's Note: This year marks a critical milestone as China concludes its 14th Five-Year Plan.
Crucial to maintain responsible and pragmatic momentum of ties
If acted on with sincerity, the outcomes of the recent meetings Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had with the Japanese side in Tokyo will mark a significant remedial step for relations between China and Japan. One that will have the positive knock-on effect of strengthening regional stability.
Full life-cycle focus
China's population development strategy is aligned with strategies to enhance people's well-being and talent training in terms of the goals, approaches and pathways. By pursuing a high-quality and multipronged population development plan, China has improved people's well-being and the basic public service system, while addressing the challenges of the demographic changes.
Treasured legacy worth protecting
For those traveling to the venerable Bingling Temple Grottoes, the journey itself is an experience.
Village savors its leading role
It's been a decade since theater director Stan Lai first brought a play to his father's hometown, in Huichang county, Jiangxi province.
