European leaders and officials pose for a group photo during a summit on the Ukraine crisis hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron (front row, center) at Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on Thursday. Leaders of nearly 30 countries plus NATO and European Union chiefs met for talks on security guarantees for a ceasefire between Russian and Ukraine.Ludovic Marin/Pool/Reuters
Innovation to further drive nation's growth
Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang said on Thursday that the Chinese economy is growing steadily with a stronger outlook despite many difficulties and multiple challenges, thanks to its increasing capacity to drive growth through innovation.
Losing your faculties? 'Hybrid' talents can create their own destiny
As a 25-year-old journalism and communication major, I've been wrestling with mixed feelings since hearing about Fudan University's cuts to liberal arts enrollments.
Forum focuses on cutting-edge technology
Advanced technology and top scientific achievements are in the spotlight at the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference, which opened on Thursday in Beijing, attracting over 1,000 guests from more than 100 countries and regions.
'Sky Net' drive snares more than 14,000
China has repatriated more than 14,000 fugitives from over 120 countries and regions in the past decade as part of a sweeping anti-corruption campaign, the country's top graft watchdogs said on Thursday.
Shanxi on track to making economic and cultural connections around the world
As one of the hubs of the ancient Silk Road, the North China province of Shanxi is playing an increasingly important role in the Belt and Road Initiative.
CRUMBLING CRESTS
Charles Kibaki Muchiri traced the water trickling across the surface of the Lewis Glacier with his fingers, showing how quickly climate change is melting away the huge ice blocks off of Africa's second-highest mountain.
European leaders meet over Ukraine's security
Leaders and senior officials of 31 European and NATO nations met in France on Thursday to discuss security guarantees aimed at preserving a future ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
Consumer expo expected to be biggest ever
The upcoming fifth China International Consumer Products Expo, to be held from April 13 to 18 in Haikou, Hainan province, is expected to attract the highest number of participants compared with past editions, which points to the confidence of global consumer enterprises in China, the Ministry of Commerce said.
Hegseth will recognize US' limits in its bid to contain China via regional division
Having already visited Europe, where he openly declared the United States' attention was focused on the Asia-Pacific and underscored Washington's singular fixation on China as a strategic competitor, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has embarked on a visit to Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines and Japan.
Double check
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.
Brightman set to dazzle in Sunset Boulevard
The room buzzed with excitement, every eye fixed on the door. As Sarah Brightman stepped into the spotlight, the air was filled with the whirl of flashing cameras capturing the arrival of the world-renowned soprano.
Sharing a grand collection
Fourteen years after the founding of their private Long Museum in Shanghai, Liu Yiqian and his wife Wang Wei decided to present some pieces from their most valued collection to the public.
