Chinese rescue workers search for survivors on Sunday among the rubble of Sky Villa Condominium in central Myanmar's Mandalay city, two days after a magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck the Southeast Asian country.Miao Juesuo/Xinhua
China seen as a stabilizing force for world
As global markets grapple with rising uncertainties caused by surging protectionism, China has delivered its strong commitment to serving as a stabilizing force in an increasingly fractured world economy through expanding opening-up and creating a secure and predictable business environment, foreign business executives said.
China's path in fostering AI hailed at forum
China is fostering its own vision for the development of artificial intelligence through reliable and efficient applications of AI tools across a wide range of industries, a wise path that differs from that of the United States, said industry experts and company executives at the ongoing Zhongguancun Forum.
Young people go out of way to 'grab luck'
Thousands of years ago, along China's southern coastline, fishing communities would pray to Mazu, the folk goddess of the sea, for good luck when taking their boats to the waves.
SHENXIAN'S SUCCESS GROWS
In December last year, President Xi Jinping delivered important instructions on work related to agriculture, rural areas and farmers at the Central Rural Work Conference.
Global aid pours in for disaster relief
Countries and international communities including China, the United Nations and ASEAN are delivering aid to Myanmar while foreign rescue teams are racing to save more lives from among the ruins in Myanmar following Friday's powerful earthquakes.
Energy self-sufficiency pointer to secure future
Even as it navigates global uncertainties and supply chain disruptions, China has made significant strides in enhancing its domestic energy security, with the energy self-sufficiency rate rising to above 80 percent.
Economy hints recovery, but challenges persist
China's economy continued its recovery in the first two months, but challenges remain, including tariffs and insufficient demand.
US security alliances in Asia nothing but hollow promises in a losing game
When the current US president entered the White House, he spoke of a "new beginning" for US-China relations. Yet his administration is showing it is intent on inflaming tensions, pressuring Asian allies to weaponize their trade and security ties with the United States to contain China. The visits of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Japan and the Philippines have laid bare this cynical strategy — one that demands absolute loyalty from allies while offering them nothing but economic coercion and geopolitical instability in return.
Standing together for prosperity
China's two sessions have become one of the most closely followed political events in the world as China's policies can deeply influence the trajectory of the global economy. Some of the main takeaways from this year's Government Work Report include the government's commitment to promoting consumption and stimulating domestic demand, developing new quality productive forces, pursuing higher-standard opening-up and encouraging foreign trade among other things.
Portraying women of resilience
Three years ago, British actress Jodie Comer debuted in London's West End with the one-woman play Prima Facie, a production that earned her the prestigious Olivier Awards for Best Actress the following year.
Traditional crafts find modern place
In a side room of a Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)-styled courtyard adorned with red corridors, green wooden pillars and a gray-tiled roof, Lang Jiaziyu elicited gasps of amazement from the audience with his lifelike dough models.
